Federation of Master Builders Reviews 

At Alkemist Build and Decorate, we are proud to be vetted and approved members of the Federation of Master Builders. The vetting process is thorough, and it gives homeowners real confidence that they are hiring a reliable, qualified contractor.

Being listed on the FMB platform is a great opportunity for builders, as it adds credibility and helps us show clients that our work meets high standards. The support and professionalism of the FMB team have been excellent.

I recommend the FMB to contractors who want to build trust with customers, and to homeowners who want to hire a vetted, approved builder.

5 stars.

In our experience there is a very little value, we win most of our work by word of mouth and we have not yet had a customer who has come via FMB.

Generally we have also found that the average customer is not even aware to look at the FMB website for tradesman compared with other tradesman search companies.

There are some basics missing from their tool packs including site timesheets for staff / apprentices, snagging lists for customers.

We are only small construction company but each expense we make has to deliver value whether its materials, tools, insurance and subscriptions.

FMB will need to seriously drive alot more value for the builders and customers if they are to survive the current cost conscious economy we find outselves in.

It’s a lot of money for not much gain. I have been a member now for 12 months and had nothing from it other than an expensive social media platform

I had a very positive experience with the team. Everyone was friendly, professional and genuinely helpful throughout the entire process. They supported me at every stage, explained everything clearly and were always happy to answer my questions. I felt well looked after from start to finish. Excellent customer service and a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended!

FMB give a lot of support to construction firms and do a great job helping the construction industry.

I was the victim of fraudulent conduct by a member of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). The Federation subsequently closed my complaint without reaching, or at least communicating, a clear conclusion on whether the member's workmanship complied with the standards and requirements that FMB members are expected to uphold.
I also wrote to the Chief Executive seeking clarification and accountability regarding the Federation's handling of the case. Despite repeated correspondence, I have received no substantive response.
The Federation's failure to determine and communicate whether its member met the required standards, together with the Chief Executive's lack of engagement, raises serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and the effectiveness of the Federation's consumer protection and complaints processes.

We had the opportunity to have our work inspected by the Federation of Master Builders, and our experience has been very positive.

I believe this organisation offers a great opportunity, especially for companies and professionals who are starting their journey in the construction industry here in the UK. It provides an important sense of credibility and confidence for businesses looking to grow and establish themselves in the market.

From our experience, the FMB appears to be a serious, professional and trustworthy organisation that genuinely values and supports its members, partners and the people involved in its network.

We appreciate the opportunity to be associated with an organisation that promotes quality, professionalism and high standards within the construction industry.

I would certainly recommend them to other businesses looking to develop and build a strong reputation in the UK construction sector.

really helpful, good knowledge base and useful library of documents

Made the application process very clear and where very helpful throughout the process
Staff are always friendly and very proactive

We’ve had a very positive experience registering Greater Ltd with the Federation of Master Builders. A special thank you to Naomi for her support throughout the registration and inspection process. She was professional, approachable and helpful, explaining the requirements clearly and answering our questions.

We appreciate the guidance we received and are proud to now be FMB members. Thank you, Naomi and the FMB team!

45 years B.W. Weatherburn & son involvement FMB. Fantastic organisation. Thank you.

The FMB have always offered great service and on the rare occasion I’ve had to deal with any staff they have always been extremely helpful.

Provides useful information

I’m unsure what FMB actually does for me ? What do I get to benefit me and my company ? Over £900 per year ?

Beware, this is an organization run by builders for builders. It has little if any desire or commitment in assisting the public who have issues with one of their membership. Note that most of its (positive) reviews relate to their members NOT themselves. Closer inspection on reviews relating to themselves is somewhat less flattering. Our own experiences of dealing with them was both evasive and dishonest They failed to follow their own written procedures and allowed their offending member to ignore their own imposed deadlines on numerous occasions. They initially offered to send their own surveyor to inspect substandard work but then refused to do so on the pretexted the builder had said they instructed a third party, even though we informed them this was untrue They also refused to pursue their member to provide proof of this statement and closed our case. The company eventually disappeared from their membership register but FMB refused to confirm whether they had removed the company or if they had conveniently resigned to avoid further investigation. Our advice would be to not to regard membership of the FMB as any security that your chosen builder is reputable and certainly don't waste your time trying to get any redress through them should you have the misfortune of having an issue with one of their members. This organisation warrants some future investigation as it serves not real purpose in protecting the public and its professed roll in this process is very misleading

Really good experience from start to finish.

Clear guidelines, fast & easy communication and lots of helpful documentation.