The function of the DPA is to provide contact details of professional contractors to members of the public or commercial companies that require our member services.
We are also available to provide information about companies and manufactures and their products. The DPA has extensive knowledge of the industry and can also advise if a quote is fair and reasonable and if the company offering that quotation is solvent.
Simply email any supporting information for a free opinion or assessment, we can also recommend one of our members to provide an alternative quotation.
Using a DPA member eliminates so many risks associated with Yellow Pages or the internet.
Membership of the DPA is open to individuals, surveyors, existing damp proofing companies and organisations. They must have a professional attitude and an interest in achieving and maintaining our standards of customer service and property care.
If you’re considering Damp Proofing, Structural repairs, Basement Conversions or Timber Treatment is absolutely essential to use a Member of a professional Trade association.
If a contractor is not an Association member there’s normally a reason and that could be failing entrance requirements or vetting process.
Using a DPA member gives you full reassurance of technical ability and that prices are fair and reasonable.
The DPA has the most rigorous standards required for its membership in the UK.
The DPA is a non profit making organisation of absolute principles. The DPA is funded by the industry and is backed by a £100,000 bond to meet any commitment.
Where possible we are internet based but are always just a phone call away by calling 0800 622 6573 anytime 9-5 x 7 Days.
We believe that choosing an DPA Member will eliminate the risk of inviting companies, with no back ground checks, into your property.
A cowboy could NOT pass entrance to the DPA. Our background checks and trading rules protect the public from such risks.
Using a DPA member gives you the complete confidence that if in the unlikely event something goes wrong, we are here to resolve that issue, and ultimately to uphold any guarantee for a member, and if necessary will fully compensate you financially.
Click here to request a member in your area. We aim to provide details within 12 hours and a phone call guaranteed within 24 hours to arrange a survey (not applicable during Public holidays).
You can be reassured the member in your area is professional and will not over charge you. He must abide by the DPA code of practice for your protection.
The DPA is in business to reassure the public that our members must deliver their promises in full or face expulsion.
Clients, members of the public, building societies, banks, building inspectors, heritage organisations, councils, housing associations and other money lending associations can be assured that our members will deliver the highest standard of customer care and quality in the remedial treatments industry.
All our members are fully trained in all aspects of structural dampness and remedial treatments and have passed the most intensive integrity checks ever imposed on any contractor in our industry.
The members of the public and others can be reassured that in the event of any DPA members cessation of trading for whatever reason, the DPA will provide compensation to meet any future guarantee claim, for up to the sum of £10,000 (full members only)or undertake all re-treatment works (including re-plastering if applicable) for free.
