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ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANISATIONS
This feature is proudly sponsored by the Glass & Glazing Federation

Demand for approved installers never been so high

The last two years have shown , that despite a pandemic , homeowner demand for a FENSA certificate and installers looking to become FENSA Approved has never been so high .

The FENSA community now totals more than 6,500 installers across England , Wales & Scotland issuing well over 500,000 FENSA certificate to homeowners every single year , with over 15 million certificates issued since 2002 .

Over the years , FENSA has expanded it ’ s offering to their Approved Installers and the largest community in the glazing industry now also has access to a raft of exclusive benefits that help them save money and win more work .
LEAD GENERATION
Every FENSA Approved Installer receives free customer enquiries that come directly from the FENSA website . Leads sent straight to your inbox and every single installer has log in details provided for a dashboard where you can manage those leads . Did we mention it ’ s free ?!?!
FENSA FINANCE
FENSA Finance provides homeowners with the option to pay for a window and door installation on their home using finance , via the FENSA website . It means that all FENSA Approved Installers are able to tell customers they can pay for their installation using finance if they wish . All they have to do is go via the FENSA website . And , because
of our partnership with finance experts Improveasy , it means the homeowner speaks directly to them and the installer doesn ’ t need to get involved with the paperwork .
FENSA RECYCLING SCHEME
FENSA Approved Installers now have the opportunity to have their used uPVC frames and surplus aluminium collected for free across England , Scotland and Wales . With homeowners rightly becoming ever more concerned by the impact of plastic waste on the planet it is increasingly important that every business does its part .
Every installer taking part in the scheme receives a certificate at the end of the year showcasing their green credentials to customers and giving them a leg up in the process . It also saves them money on skip hire every month .
In addition , as aluminium is such a valuable commodity , our partners Alutrade will pay for any surplus aluminium frames and off cuts they collect from you . Not only is it environmentally friendly , it ’ s profitable at the same time .
FENSA TRAINING ACADEMY
The skills shortage across all trades has been well documented and the glazing industry is no different . We need to attract a new generation of
workers into the sector and then ensure they ’ re trained to the highest standards .
The FENSA Training Academy has a whole host of courses available at discounted rates that are relevant and suitable for your business . Not only that , the vast majority can be run around your business , either remotely , or in the evenings or weekends .
We know there ’ s always a debate about the value of training , but by investing in your staff you ’ ll stand out from the crowd and ensure your reputation goes from strength to strength .
BUILDING REGULATION ADVICE
When the new building regs for Docs F & L came into effect in June this year it was imperative that FENSA provided clear guidance on what was expected going forward .
As such , new installer guides were produced explaining precisely what was required and how this may affect an installation .
In addition to that we now have homeowner guides available to download that explain
why trickle vents may need to be installed as well as running regular free webinars for the FENSA community on just how the changes may impact their business . It enables every FENSA Approved Installer the confidence to show homeowners their work will comply with the latest regulations .
The benefits mentioned are just a small selection of what is available to every FENSA Approved Installer . It ’ s why we have such an active and engaged community . Now more than ever , with the cost of living crisis , families investing their money in having new windows and doors installed want to know they ’ re being fitted by a company at the top of their game .
Not only that , they want the FENSA certificate which is so important when it comes to buying or selling a home . It ’ s why we ’ ll continue to add new and improved benefits for our installer community to help them save money and win more work .
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