TrustMark, Basingstoke Videos

We are TrustMark - the only UK Government-Endorsed Quality Scheme for work carried out in and around the home. Since we started in 2005, we have been working to help drive-up standards across the industry and improve the protection offered to homeowners when having work done. We license and work with our network of Scheme Providers – accreditation bodies and trade associations – who commit to meeting the operating requirements of our Quality Scheme. In turn, our Scheme Providers license and work with their TrustMark Registered Businesses to ensure they commit to and maintain the required standards of technical competence, trading practices and customer service. Elivate Ltd has been a member of the Federation of Master Builders since June 2016 and through that membership became a member of TrustMark over 2 years ago. We sat down with Mark from Elivate and Steve, a homeowner who used a TrustMark Registered Business, to see how TrustMark and our Registered Businesses assure homeowners

Are you involved in marketing green heating or insulation products for people’s homes, such as heat pumps or solar panels? The Competition and Markets Authority has shared compliance advice to help you make sure your product claims are complying with consumer law https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marketing-green-heating-and-insulation-products

Are you interested in a self-build? With the Self Build Wales Scheme, building your own home has never been easier. You can either apply for an available plot on their website, use your own land to build on, or build on available land you’ve found. The builder you use must be TrustMark Registered. We can help you find a tradesperson who is skilled, trained and competent to carry out the work you need. Find out more here about the Self Build Wales scheme https://bit.ly/3y5TFwS

All TrustMark Registered Businesses have access to a Business Portal, a free resource to promote their business and manage customer communications. Create your personalised profile and stand out from the crowd. Highlight the trades you specialise in, show what locations you cover, upload images, select your contact preference, access guidance and our latest offers. Watch our video and unlock the full potential of your Business Portal. Sign in or claim your Business Portal here https://www.trustmark.org.uk/business/sign-in

Builders in Wales – do you want to develop your portfolio in self-build and custom-build projects? The Self Build Wales scheme is designed to help Welsh builders as well as homeowners, offering: Access to jobs with pre-agreed designs and planning permission in place 👷 Government funding is secured upfront with direct payments made to you 🔐 Local opportunities for local accredited builders 🏘️ Support structure for early disputes (should they arise) 📖 To be eligible for the scheme you must be TrustMark Registered. Apply today to join TrustMark https://bit.ly/4ao5coG

This week is #NetZeroWeek and TrustMark is passionate about supporting homeowners to live more comfortably in their homes whilst reducing energy bills. Our homes use 35% of the UK’s energy and emit 20% of our carbon dioxide emissions, so it is crucial we retrofit our existing housing stock. We have calculated that making 9.1M homes more energy efficient (from EPC rating D to C) could reduce the UK energy bill by up to £4.5bn. So what is retrofitting, how does it work and what are the benefits? Watch our video below

What Can you Save With TrustMark?
We’ve heard you loud and clear. We regularly survey our TrustMark Registered Businesses to understand how we can better improve our offering and make your lives easier. Over the last 18 months, our membership team has been working hard to source new offers, exclusive to employees of TrustMark Registered Businesses. Whether you work in administration or are an installer, if you work for a business that is TrustMark Registered you have access to the following: The AA UK – Save money on your business breakdown cover ARMD – Save money and protect your tools/van with their unique tool protection package easyToolhire – Save 20% on all hire tools and equipment Fuel Card Services Ltd - Save up 10p per litre and access to 24/7 account management My Staff Shop – Save on your everyday shopping and special occasions, such as food shopping, holidays, dining and much more Octopus Electric Vehicles – Help transition to net-zero with cost-effective vehicle leasing options Wickes TradePro – Get 10% off every time you shop with Wickes TradePro Mellor Finance Training – Save 75% off on-demand finance training. Go at your own pace on any device with access to the internet We have more exciting offers in the pipeline, stay tuned and make sure to claim your Business Portal to access!

Trained life coach and grief counsellor Jeff Brazier shares his tips on wellness and Mental Health. Our partner Wickes is proud to have Jeff as their now Well-being Ambassador. Jeff discusses how you can help: Be a role model Communicate honestly Give people an opportunity to talk https://www.wickes.co.uk/jeff-brazier

Trained life coach and grief counsellor Jeff Brazier shares his tips on wellness and Mental Health. Our partner Wickes is proud to have Jeff as their now Well-being Ambassador. Jeff discusses: How talking can help you take control, feel supported and validated How shared experiences can help give you perspective Normalising supportive conversation https://www.wickes.co.uk/jeff-brazier

Trained life coach and grief counsellor Jeff Brazier shares his tips on wellness and Mental Health. Our partner Wickes, is proud to have Jeff as their now Well-being Ambassador. Jeff discusses: Talking about your stress with others Getting the right amount of sleep, exercise and nutrition Giving yourself time to react to situations Using social media responsibly https://www.wickes.co.uk/jeff-brazier

Trained life coach and grief counsellor Jeff Brazier shares his tips on wellness and Mental Health. Our partner Wickes, is proud to have Jeff as their now Well-being Ambassador. Jeff discusses: Addressing work-life balance and finding what's important to you Making sure your workload is manageable & realistic Being disciplined and making time for you Creating a clear distinction of time for work & time for work https://www.wickes.co.uk/jeff-brazier

How do you implement an emerging technology strategy? Here is a recommended 10-point roadmap of the steps that could be taken – for a business of any size including an SME https://www.trustmark.org.uk/articles/how-to-implement-an-emerging-technology-strategy

We were delighted to announce in December that our CEO, Simon Ayers MBE, had been recognised in the King's New Year Honours 2024 for his services to consumer protection. We had the pleasure of catching up with Simon recently to discuss his commitment to raising standards in the domestic repair, maintenance, and improvement industry. He emphasised the crucial role of collaboration with TrustMark Registered Businesses, our Scheme Providers (which include trade associations and certification bodies), and other key partners in achieving these goals. We look forward to building on this momentum in the year ahead. Continuing to raise standards and improve consumer protection

📢 How Digital Twins are transforming the home repair, maintenance and improvement sector 📢 Imagine a virtual replica of your home that learns your habits, predicts problems before they happen, and helps you optimise energy use. That's the power of digital twinning in residential properties. While more common in commercial spaces, digital twins are making their way into our homes, driven by the growing focus on energy efficiency and Net Zero goals. The benefits for homeowners, tradespeople, developers and architects are plenty and the future of living is connected and intelligent. Digital twins are a key piece of the puzzle, helping us create homes that are more efficient, comfortable, and sustainable. Ready to learn more? Check out this insightful article: https://www.trustmark.org.uk/articles/does-digital-twinning-have-a-role-in-home-rmi

The UK is experiencing a surge in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), with an annual growth rate of 12.7% from 2023 to 2028. It is projected to be a market volume of £1.7B by 2028. This technology is increasing in popularity in the home repair, maintenance and improvement sector to enhance customer experience and streamline processes. Whether you’re a homeowner or tradesperson, discover the benefits of using this technology https://www.trustmark.org.uk/articles/ar-vr-what-is-their-role-in-home-rmi