Why Choose a Painting and Decorating Company That Belongs to the FMB?

When choosing a painting and decorating company, you want to know that the people working on your property are experienced, professional and committed to doing a good job. One way to gain additional reassurance is to look at the industry memberships and standards a company works to.

At David Banks Painting & Decorating, we have been members of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and TrustMark for 10 years. As a family business established in 1974, we believe these memberships are an important part of giving our clients confidence in the company they choose.

What does FMB membership mean?

The Federation of Master Builders is a trade association for building firms across the UK. It has membership requirements designed to help ensure that its members operate professionally and maintain appropriate standards.

Being an FMB member is about more than displaying a logo. Members are required to follow a code of practice covering areas such as customer service and professional conduct, and the FMB carries out checks as part of its membership process.

For clients, this provides an additional level of reassurance when appointing a contractor. You want to know that the company you choose takes its responsibilities seriously, from the way a project is managed to the standard of work delivered.

The added reassurance of TrustMark

TrustMark is a government-endorsed quality scheme for businesses working in and around the home. It helps consumers identify businesses that meet recognised standards for technical competence, customer service and trading practices.

Our association with TrustMark complements our FMB membership and reflects the importance we place on professional standards and responsible working practices.

Why this matters when choosing a decorator

Painting and decorating involves much more than applying paint. Proper preparation, attention to detail, suitable materials and a clear understanding of the client’s requirements all contribute to the finished result.

Just as important is the way the work is carried out. Clients need clear communication, an understanding of timescales and confidence that their property will be treated with care.

We bring more than 50 years of experience to our work across London, including residential properties, schools and commercial buildings. Our FMB and TrustMark memberships provide additional reassurance alongside that experience.

10 years of membership – and over 50 years in business

David and Sam of David Banks Painting and Decorating standing outside a front door — David and Sam, David Banks Painting & Decorating

We are proud to have maintained our FMB and TrustMark memberships for the past decade. They form part of our commitment to running a professional decorating business and giving clients confidence in the team they appoint.

Whether we are working in a private home, a school or a commercial property, our approach remains the same: understand the brief, communicate clearly and deliver the agreed work to the required standard.

If you are considering a painting and decorating project, it is always worth checking a contractor’s experience, credentials and professional memberships before making your decision.

David Banks Painting & Decorating
Established in 1974.