As a consumer, it is important to research the installer that you are going to use for your home improvement project as you want to be sure that they have the memberships that they say they have. Unfortunately, there are some installers that falsely claim to be a member of DGCOS. If this has happened to you as a consumer or if you suspect an installer is purporting a DGCOS membership, please read …
Read MoreNew Government guidance published on 20th July unveils that using arbitration or mediation will become mandatory in the home improvement sector. The guidance states, “For the used car and home improvement sectors, where consumers often make large, important one-off purchases, the government will make it mandatory for businesses to take part in arbitration or mediation where disputes arise over …
Read MoreThe National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) are winners of this year’s BUILD Magazine Awards – Best Home Improvement Advocacy – UK. The NHIC is the umbrella organisation for the UK refurbishment, maintenance and home improvement sector. Established in 1974 by Lord Ezra Kt MBE, it is the longest-serving voluntary membership organisation supporting the domestic RMI and broader Home Improvemen…
Read MoreFaisal Hussain, DGCOS Chief Executive, has recently been appointed as a Non-Executive Director for the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC). The NHIC, established in 1974, is the umbrella organisation for the UK refurbishment, maintenance, and home improvement sector. It represents the whole home improvement and RMI sector and helps to ensure that home improvement and domestic RMI remain a pri…
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