Whether you run a commercial building or own a home, you are likely to need to call out a mechanical and electric (M&E) contractor at some point. These services are the ones you use to maintain and manage mechanical and electrical systems in your building, such as heating, air conditioning, ventilation and plumbing.
Of course, when allowing a new M&E contractor into your home or commercial property, you want to be confident that they will do a good job and have the relevant qualifications to comply with regulations.
At DMA Property Solutions, we are highly qualified M&E contractors with all the required and necessary accreditations in the industry, demonstrating our commitment to reliable and compliant services, as well as our commitment to sustainability.
In this blog, we run through the different accreditations you should look out for, why you should look out for them and which ones we have.
There are several essential qualifications that M&E contractors should have.
Being a member of the NAPIT demonstrates the company's competence in their work and that they have the relevant insurance in place as well as compliant processes and procedures.
When you employ a NAPIT-qualified M&E contractor, you can be confident that they will do the job safely and legally. This means their work sits within health and safety regulations too.
As the responsibility of compliant and safe work lies with the installer, you should know that they will ensure their work meets regulations.
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) is specifically for the installation and maintenance of renewable energy installations, such as solar panels.
This isn’t a mandatory or legal requirement. However, it is a highly regarded certification scheme in the industry.
Why? Because it shows a company's commitment to quality designs and installations.
The MCS sets standards for work around these renewable energy solutions, which registered organisations must adhere to.
While this isn’t a legally required certification for M&E contractors, we recommend finding a company that holds it because it shows they will have high-quality equipment in their installations and that their work will meet the highest industry standards, so you will have an energy-efficient and high-functioning system – that's less likely to go wrong.
Plumbers and anyone working with gas appliances such as boilers and heating systems are legally required to be Gas Safe Registered.
Similar to the above qualifications and registrations, a Gas Safe Registration shows the competence and safety of the contractor working on your property.
As you will know, gas can be incredibly dangerous, especially when mishandled, which is why it is so important that the person completing any work knows what they are doing.
City & Guilds offer comprehensive training programmes to ensure those working with mechanical and electrical systems are highly skilled and up-to-date with techniques, tools and processes in their work.
This is also not a legal requirement, but it is an industry-recognised set of qualifications that you should look out for.
Having this marker against a business's name demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and staying up to date within their industry. So, you can be confident their work will meet current standards and regulations and will employ new technology and techniques for efficient work and performance.
A dedicated construction certification scheme, the Construction Skills Certification Scheme CSCS, means M&E contractors can provide proof of their skillset, knowledge and qualifications.
The scheme doesn’t provide training but provides relevant cards for contractors proving they have the required skills and accreditations to be compliant for the project.
Ensuring the M&E contractor you employ holds one of these cards means you can rest assured that they know what they are doing and their work will meet industry and health and safety standards.
The F-Gas Certification is needed when dealing with refrigeration or air conditioning. These systems utilise F-gases, which are powerful greenhouse gases that can cause damage to the atmosphere when not handled properly. This is why it is vital that your M&E contractor holds an F-Gas Certification.
This accreditation shows knowledge and training to comply with government legislation and laws with minimum hassle.
Like all the above qualifications, this certification means the M&E contractor will safely handle any F-gases in your system, and their work will meet standards and regulations.
These qualifications are important for several reasons:
At DMA Property Solutions, we offer a wide range of mechanical and electrical services, including boiler installations for your home or business, residential or commercial EV charging or solar panel system installations and domestic or commercial electrical services.
As we cover such a breadth of services, we hold a number of accreditations that cover all our work and provide assurances that we comply with industry and legal regulations and standards.
Qualifications we hold include:
So, no matter how big or small your job is, you can call on us to reliably complete the task, be it installation or maintenance.
We are available seven days a week too.
With over 15 years of experience and a team of highly trained professionals, our broad versatility makes us the go-to property maintenance team in Dorset, Wiltshire, and Hampshire.
Get in touch with us to learn more about our accreditations or our services. Call us on 01202 090010 or complete our online contact form to request a callback.
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