Introduction
If you are a construction client and are looking to check if the contractor you are looking to employ is SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) registered, look no further! We will show you how to determine if someone is SSIP registered, giving you the peace of mind you need before starting your project.
Contractor
If you are a contractor looking to become SSIP registered, you will need to select an accreditation company. The accreditation companies we work with are:
CHAS
PQS
ConstructionLine
Safe contractor
SMAS
CQMA
Builders profile
Evetta
Other
The most expensive is CHAS, and the least costly is PQS. Due to the Deem to Satisfy system by SSIP, a PQS accreditation is equivalent to a CHAS accreditation, and for a small fee, you can obtain certificates for both.
The driver for selection is normally your customer; if they insist on CHAS, you can get accredited with PQS and request a certificate for CHAS within the process.
Independent Advice
Feel free to call us, and we can advise you on the best selection for your needs. We have completed thousands of applications and understand the market inside out. We don’t mind which company you select; the assessment process is the same, thanks to SSIP.
Checking if a contractor is SSIP registered is straightforward
Go to the SSIP website and click onto the SSIP Portal.
In the search section type in the contractor name and press enter. If they are registered, the SSIP website. portal will give you the registration and renewal date details.
In order to find out the details and check it is the correct company you will need:
- Company full registered
- Registered address
Contacting the company and requesting a copy of their SSIP certificate and any additional and relevant documentation is also advisable. They should be willing to provide you with this information if they are a reputable company.
If you are not happy with the work someone has done for you this would not fall under SSIP. You would need to go to trading standards if you cannot resolve the issue with the company. Trading standards website
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