Britains Got Building Talent

Jan 2010

Rogues are giving Britain's tradesmen a bad name. Builders have been voted the fourth least trustworthy profession in the UK, even though 96% of homeowners are happy with the work carried out*.

In response, TrustMark - the Government backed, not for profit quality mark for tradesmen - is launching a nationwide search to find the top UK tradesmen and is calling for all tradesmen and homeowners to log onto www.100tradesmen.co.uk and get involved.

Roman Russocki, Chief Executive of TrustMark, says: "From carpenters and electricians, to glaziers and roofers, this is the chance for local tradesmen to shine. By establishing the top 100, we want to highlight the best that British tradesmen have to offer and give them the recognition they deserve. Even Simon Cowell would be hard pressed to be critical of the quality of work we're expecting to be entered".

If you're a tradesman who feels proud of your work go to www.100tradesmen.co.uk to nominate yourself or alternatively if you're a homeowner who has been impressed by the standard of work carried out, you can also recommend this tradesman through the same site.

The No1 tradesman will win £4,000 and the top 10 will receive a year's membership of their relevant trade association**. A further £1,000 is also up for grabs by a homeowner if they recommend the No1 tradesman.

Tradesmen only have a month to sign up for their chance to become 'UK's Top Tradesman 2009'.

The tradesmen will be assessed by members of the National Home Improvement Council, the Electrical Safety Council, the Chartered Institute of Building and TrustMark, and the winners will be announced this November.

For more information about 'Britain's Top 100 Tradesmen' and to nominate, please visit www.100tradesmen.co.uk.