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tileman · 07-12-2007

Hi, It's a while ago now, I think it was about £170 to join, I am 59 yrs old, self tought and good at what I do, I believe in doing a quality job for my customers, but without specific qualifications I thought is was too difficult to join.
However, I talked to tilers around and no one had joined.
Never see a van with the logo on it.
I don't think many people care if you are a member or not as long as you do a good job.
Regards john

**Holohana** · 07-12-2007

they have a golf section you can play in!!!

**Dan** · 07-12-2007

Been speaking to Mark Humphreys from PTS who is now on the board at The Tile Association and he tells me the benefits include the insurance and the simple fact that you are a member of the association.

Obviously the main thing here is the length of time you've been working. They'll allow you to join if you have an NVQ and Mark is working on trying to get some sort of teir perhaps where there could possibly be a chance of joining if you've be 'trained', and not just if you have "the qualifications". But it seems you would have to be in the trade for some time before you can join.

**Dave** · 07-12-2007

You also have to produce your accounts to show what you earn so they know what charge band you will be in.....this what they ask for...

How To Join The Tile Association

The Tile Association doesn't just accept anyone into their ranks providing they are prepared to pay. Every business wishing to join has its financial health and company reputation checked out. Fixers and tiling contractors will need to provide customer references and some projects may be inspected.
We will ask you for a copy of your latest annual accounts (you must have been trading at least two years) and a copy of your customer care policy. If you do not have a Customer Care Policy you will need to confirm your willingness to conform to the Tile Association Customer Care Policy.

**pjc** · 07-12-2007

no wonder your laughing Dave

**Fekin** · 07-12-2007

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Originally Posted by dhceramics

You also have to produce your accounts to show what you earn so they know what charge band you will be in.....this what they ask for...

How To Join The Tile Association

We will ask you for a copy of your latest annual accounts

Show total strangers your private accounts, where it's only ever the tax man and accountant that sees them, just to get a sh!te stickers for your van.

Numpties

Yorkie · 08-12-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

Been speaking to Mark Humphreys from PTS who is now on the board at The Tile Association and he tells me the benefits include the insurance and the simple fact that you are a member of the association.

Obviously the main thing here is the length of time you've been working. They'll allow you to join if you have an NVQ and Mark is working on trying to get some sort of teir perhaps where there could possibly be a chance of joining if you've be 'trained', and not just if you have "the qualifications". But it seems you would have to be in the trade for some time before you can join.

Purely PR

dizzytiler · 18-12-2007

Great Association - provides me with all the technical help I need, as well as legal information and money saving for my business

reggie92 · 05-02-2008

what do they do ?
how long do you have to be trading before you can join?
what are the benefits if any?

**Dave** · 05-02-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by reggie92

what do they do ?
how long do you have to be trading before you can join?
what are the benefits if any?

You will find all the info you need on the TTA here... http://www.tiles.org.uk/index.shtml

reggie92 · 05-02-2008

thanx mate
just getting use to thios amzing site
thanx again for the heads up

**whitebeam** · 06-02-2008

I know two tiler's with 35 year's behind them, Another with 30 year's experiance all have survived without any afiliation to any sign up's.