If you are looking for a professional builder, the FMB is the place to start. As the building industry's largest trade organisation, representing over 13,000 small and medium-sized companies throughout the UK, the FMB promotes standards of excellence and helps its members to continually improve levels of business performance and customer service. Our members are carefully vetted before they are allowed to join, and are required to adhere to a strict Code of Practice.

For details of our membership criteria, Code of Practice and other guidance on choosing a professional builder - and avoiding the rogues - click on the appropriate link.

Membership Criteria Only those builders and specialists who can prove their skills and good business standing are accepted as members of the Federation of Master Builders. Read more...		What Do Customers Say About the Find A Builder Service? "Your service is first class - I feel more confident in choosing one of your members." RF, Harrow. Read more...
Plain English Contracts Do you need a contract for building work? The simple answer is yes. Read more...		MasterBond warranty Ensure your building work is covered, even when the job's done. Read more...
About FMB MasterBond Builders FMB MasterBond was one of the first and is the largest scheme to be part of TrustMark. Read more...		About TrustMark TrustMark is an independent initiative created jointly by Government, industry and consumer groups. Read more...
Dispute Resolution Service The FMB sets high standards that builders must meet in order to become members, we therefore take any complaint against a member very seriously. Read more...		How to spot a cowboy Cowboy builders are very much in the minority, but they are out there, so how can you protect yourself. Treat them with suspicion if they . . . Read more...
Code of Practice FMB builders work to a strict code of practice which they commit to every year when they renew their membership. The code of practice covers their relationship with customers throughout the building process. Read more...