Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Roofing Trade Association in Colchester
Established in 1985, we are one of the UK's most respected roofing trade associations with over 40 years of industry experience. Our members represent leading roofing contractors committed to maintaining high standards of workmanship and customer service. We provide insurance-backed guarantees to protect consumers and ensure peace of mind. Our organisation operates under strict codes of conduct and is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority to issue guarantees. We maintain a comprehensive member directory and offer guidance to help consumers choose reputable roofing professionals.Our team enforces rigorous standards through regular inspections and disciplinary procedures. We provide educational resources including guides on roof types, costing, and avoiding doorstep pressure selling. Our services extend across the UK with a focus on consumer protection and industry excellence. We handle complaints through formal procedures and maintain transparency about member performance. Our association actively promotes best practices and technical compliance with current building regulations.
Services
Trade Membership
Insurance-Backed Guarantees
Code of Conduct Enforcement
Complaints Handling
Member Directory
Consumer Education
Contractor Accreditation
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience regulating roofing contractors
- We provide FCA-authorised insurance-backed guarantees for consumer protection
- Our members adhere to strict codes of conduct and technical standards
- We maintain a comprehensive, verified directory of accredited contractors
- We enforce rigorous disciplinary procedures for member compliance
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority
Services
Trade Membership
We offer professional accreditation to roofing contractors meeting our strict standards. Members gain access to industry resources, insurance-backed guarantee schemes, and inclusion in our public directory. Our membership programme ensures consistent quality across the UK roofing industry.
Insurance-Backed Guarantees
We provide FCA-authorised insurance-backed guarantees for roofing work. This protects consumers against defective workmanship for up to 12 months. Our guarantees require members to maintain public liability insurance and adhere to strict claims resolution procedures.
Code of Conduct Enforcement
We enforce comprehensive conduct standards covering quotations, deposits, work execution, and safety compliance. Our members must follow detailed protocols for contracts, advertising, and customer interactions to maintain membership.
Complaints Handling
We manage a formal complaints process for consumer issues with member contractors. Our procedures include investigation, conciliation, and disciplinary actions up to membership termination. Consumers receive clear guidance on raising and resolving complaints.
Member Directory
Our online directory provides verified listings of accredited roofing contractors. Each entry includes contact details and membership status. The directory updates daily to reflect current members and their compliance standing.
Questions
How do I verify a roofer's accreditation?
Check our online member directory at www.corc.co.uk for verified listings of accredited contractors.
What protection does your insurance-backed guarantee provide?
Our guarantees cover defective workmanship for 12 months, subject to FCA regulations and member compliance.
How are complaints against members handled?
We investigate all complaints through formal procedures, including potential disciplinary action up to membership termination.
What standards must members meet?
Members must comply with our code of conduct covering contracts, safety, insurance, and workmanship standards.
How long has the association been operating?
We have been regulating UK roofing contractors since our establishment in 1985.
