Fensa has issued its 15-millionth certificate to Shropshire-based Starbrite Windows. The achievement marks the start of Fensa’s 20th anniversary year. Fensa is a government-authorised competent person scheme for the installation of replacement windows and doors.
Starbrite Windows is an original Fensa member (it joined since the scheme when it began in 2002). In the two decades since, it has never failed a Fensa assessment. “We’re proud to say we’ve had a 100% pass rate on all our jobs inspected by Fensa,” said Colin Nutall, Starbrite Windows’ director.
“We’re a family business, trading for over 30 years,” Colin added. “90% of our business comes from customer recommendations. The introduction of Fensa 20 years ago was such a positive move forwards for the industry. Being a member means our customers can be reassured our work complies with building regulations, is energy efficient, is registered with the local council and that our Fensa-approved installer’s guarantee is backed by insurance.”
Fensa is the largest and claims to be the most popular competent persons scheme in the glazing sector. Lis Clarke, operations director for Fensa and the British Fenestration Rating Council, said: “It’s fitting that our 20th anniversary year begins with us issuing our landmark 15-millionth certificate to an installer that has been a Fensa member since day one, and is receiving yet another Fensa certificate, demonstrating their competency and consistency.
“We’re really proud to have served all our members for two decades, helping businesses win more work thanks to the well-known Fensa certificate homeowners receive when they choose a Fensa-approved installer. Our mission at Fensa has always been – and continues to be – to improve door and window installations across the country by professionalising installers and protecting homeowners.”
Each Fensa-approved installer, whether a large, national brand or a small, local company, is assessed regularly, to ensure its compliance to building regulations is continually maintained. As well as saving installers the time and hassle of registering their installations with local councils themselves, Fensa-approved installers gain access to exclusive benefits, including free lead generation on the Fensa website and exclusive discounts on fuel and purchases.
