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# Skimming and Re-plastering: Trade Body Accreditation

The main trade bodies relevant to skimming and re-plastering work in the UK include the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), the National Association of Plaster Specialists (NAPS), and various regional construction schemes. The FMB is one of the most widely recognised bodies for general building work, including plastering, and membership indicates the tradesperson has undergone vetting, maintains insurance, and agrees to follow a code of conduct. NAPS specifically covers plasterers and offers technical standards and dispute resolution. Some plasterers may also hold qualifications from City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plastering, which demonstrates formal training. Additionally, some work may fall under the remit of local authority building control or, for certain projects, FENSA or NHBC standards, though these are less commonly applied to internal plastering alone. Understanding which accreditation a provider holds helps you gauge the level of quality, insurance cover, and recourse available if things go wrong.

To verify a provider's credentials, ask for their membership number with any claimed trade body and check it directly on that organisation's website—the FMB and NAPS both maintain searchable registers of accredited members. Request evidence of public liability insurance (usually a minimum of £1 million for plastering work) and employer's liability insurance if they have staff. Ask how long they have held their accreditation and whether they have had any complaints upheld against them. Many accredited bodies allow you to lodge formal complaints if standards are not met, which is a significant protection that unaccredited traders cannot offer. It is worth asking for references from recent customers as well, though these should be combined with formal accreditation checks rather than relied upon alone.

Accredited plasterers typically charge 10