TrustMark and HSE to Develop ‘One-Stop Shop’ Home Improvement App

A NEW ‘one-stop shop’ home improvement app is being developed by TrustMark, together with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), aimed at helping consumers to better understand the process, requirements and considerations for having home improvements done in their property.

Working in close collaboration with the HSE, TrustMark believes that the app will assist in broadening consumers’ knowledge and confidence in dealing with and asking questions of tradespeople. They hope it will help to drive-up professional standards and Health and Safety practice amongst tradespeople.

Home Improvement App

The app will be available to download for free on Apple and Android devices and will provide information and guidance on all types of home and garden improvements.

Content will include information for homeowners on

• • planning a project
  • finding skilled and competent tradespeople
  • agreeing a contract
  • project timelines
  • example costs
  • planning permissions
  • building regulations
  • insurance requirements
  • Health and Safety

The content will be developed over time with partners to provide consumers with more confidence to undertake home improvements.

The app will be developed using The Stationery Office’s Mobile App platform, which has already successfully provided the HSE Small Business App and the top-ranking DVSA Theory Test Kit App. It is expected that the App will be available later this year.

TrustMark is the only Government-endorsed Quality Scheme covering work carried out in or around the home.

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