Keep up to date with news and features from Coastal Fencing Services http://www.coastalfencing.co.uk Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:12:18 GMT We are pleased to say that we have been assessed and are part of the ‘Buy With Confidence’ scheme by Trading Standards. This means you can be reassured that you are employing a reliable and honest contractor to carry out your fencing and decking requirements. The ‘Buy With Confidence’ scheme is a list of traders approved by Trading Standards Authorities to provide a reliable and quality service. The ‘Buy With Confidence’ scheme was first launched by Hampshire Trading Standards in 1999. At around the same time, Devon Trading Standards initiated a similar scheme called 'CustomerFirst'. The two schemes became successful, and were also adopted by neighbouring Trading Standards Services. As the schemes grew larger and began sharing information, it became clear that there were benefits to working together under the same rules and branding. The two schemes merged formally in 2008 as 'Buy With Confidence', by which time over 20 local authorities were participating. In order to become a ‘Buy With Confidence’ member, a business must first apply or be recommended to join the scheme and must then pass a set of tailored background checks. Membership of the scheme is not given lightly - amongst other checks, each applicant will have their complaints history reviewed and will receive a visit from Trading Standards. Good references are required from previous customers and applicants must agree to abide by the scheme's code of conduct, which requires them to follow the letter and spirit of the law. Criminal records disclosure may also be required in some circumstances. Only if all the scheme requirements are met, will a business be granted membership, and their conduct will continue to be monitored thereafter. Our team have passed the CRB check process and assessed and we are very pleased to be able to trade as a Buy With Confidence Scheme Member. Please view further information at www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk http://www.coastalfencing.co.uk/fencing.html Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:24:32 GMT Coastal Fencing Services are now able to offer a new fence paint spraying service which is available in a range of colours. Please enquire for further details. http://www.coastalfencing.co.uk/index.html Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:24:39 GMT We are pleased to launch our new website this week which enables us to provide our customers with a more up to date, interactive and informative site. There are new features such as our 'Latest News' page which we will use to keep you updated with any interesting projects we have completed or for any special promotions which we may be running. There is also an option to be able to easily share our website with your friends using the 'Add this' toolbar which you will find at the bottom left hand side of each page and there are new photo galleries to showcase our portfolio of work.