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About us The Federation of Master Builders is the largest trade association for the UK construction industry and a not-for-profit organisation that is run by members for members.
Our mission We support small and medium-sized construction companies to grow and manage their business by providing a wide range of support services such as contract templates, unlimited expert advice, online training, and access to a community of fellow professional builders.
Our members must pass an independent inspection and strict vetting process before they join the FMB to ensure they meet the high standards expected of a Master Builder company.
We also connect clients with professional, local builders they can trust through our free Find a Builder service. Our series of ultimate guides for home renovation projects helps clients to understand what to expect during a building project.
Resolved the issue quickly, Hassle free communication.
When ever you contact F M B they are always able to help in one way or the other
Thank you FBM for your promotion about my account and for all messages and emails
Always great advice Helps get good deals on materials etc and gives customers more confidence in your company highly recommended
Always helpful with issues and do what they can to assist in any issues suffered
i get very few enquirys from fmb only seem to get them when my yearly subscription is getting due
I used ABS Basement Systems in Edgeware for converting my damp basement into a habitable, comfortable living room. The team, led by David have been faultless and brilliant from day one. The advice and workmanship has been so diligent and professional. I am delighted to have found them and am using them on another damp project in my house because I know the job will be done to the highest of standards with great customer service.
Lee Building Contractors Ltd Have been with FMB for over 25 years
To be honest we are not receiving any jobs from FMB. You took away the opportunity for choosing leads which was a driving factor for us. That platform was fair but now it seems that only certain companies are getting the Jobs. From experience, we discovered that joining Checkatrade and being a member of FMB does not work, as some people couldn’t understand why we were with a lower standard platform than FMB and didn’t employ us. This resulted in us leaving Checkatrade. Please bring back live leads on a permanent basis! Thanks Stonebeauty.
The government need to engage more with FMB a and take cognisance off what we say
We have been Members for a long time now, it gives our Customers peace of mind, knowing we operate to the highest standards, thanks to the reputation of the FMB.
We have recently passed an inspection on one of our projects in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside to confirm that we continue to meet the high-quality standards required of a Master Builder. Being vetted and independently inspected regularly builds confidence with our customers. We are proud to be members of the FMB and happy to meet their strict qualifying criteria to support the building trade.
The thing I love about the FMB is the more you get involved the better your business is and the more support you get from the great bunch of builders that are the Master Builders. It's run by us for us and to help better the whole industry. Get involved to get more out.
Very helpful throughout joining
Tracey Dilworth from QASS was ever so helpful following a dispute with a client which lead to them raising a complaint against our company with the FMB. Tracey was incredibly professional, helpful and represented our company's case from a real understanding of the building trade and construction industry which resulted in ensuring the claim was closed off in a fair manner. Thank you Tracey.
We have been a member of the FMB for the past few years and came to a disagreement with our customer. After many attempts to resolve the matter with the clients, we were unsuccessful and agreement was not found. Contacting the dispute team, our case was passed to Tracy Dilworth at QASSS who helped us to resolve the matter ultimately. Tracy thank you so much for all Your help!
Dealing with everyone involved in the process of applying to join the federation, was so pleasant and easy, yet so professional throughout. All of whom I spoke with or met, were incredibly welcoming.
I employed a builder, member of the FMB, who are specialising in high-end renovations, to refurbish the kitchen and ground floor cloakroom. The work carried out was very much substandard and I was charged extortionate rates for materials supplied e.g.£267.73+VAT for two sheets of plywood 2440x1220x18mm. I contacted the FMB and was referred to QASSS because of the complexity of my case. I provided all the evidence requested by QASSS, copies of documents, emails, photos, videos... After two and a half months, my case was passed to TD. Aggressive, unpleasant and definitely not a mediator. All the information I had supplied on the request of QASSS, was deemed opinion based and therefore could not be taken into account for mediation. (even the cost of the plywood) Since, I have received a copy of the certificate issued by the FMB for the works carried out. The certificate dated 21st April states : 'Work in progress, satisfactory. No pictures supplied. The works were 'finished' and the FMB issued the certificate without any evidence. I did contact the FMB as I was here that day and didn't meet the inspector. Eventually, I was told this was a video inspection. I asked for a copy of the video and was told there was no video
Great service. Excellent to work with would highly recommend.
marc reardon
Jan 08,2024Great organisation which instills confidence for your clients