Standards-Led Retrofit & Consultancy

Retrofit Accreditations and the Standards We Work To

Accreditation standards exist to protect you — they set the bar for quality, safety, and consumer protection in retrofit. Discover the frameworks and standards Compliant Retrofits works to on every project, and how they benefit your home, your tenants, or your organisation.

Why Standards Matter

Why Do Accreditations Matter for Retrofit Projects in Manchester?

Accreditation standards exist to protect you — they demonstrate a commitment to quality, safety, and consumer protection. When you choose Compliant Retrofits for your retrofit project in Manchester, you can trust that we follow industry best practices, government standards, and recognised quality schemes.

Certain accreditations are required for ECO4 and Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applications. We work to the standards behind these schemes and, where a scheme requires a specific certification — such as MCS for Boiler Upgrade Scheme installations — delivery is through certified partners, helping you access government funding for insulation, heating upgrades, and solar panels if you are eligible. Discover more about us or explore our services.

Standards are also what we teach. As retrofit consultants and trainers, we help other organisations work to and achieve these accreditations — from PAS 2030 certification support and ECO4 registration guidance to TrustMark registration pathways.
Frameworks & Standards

What Accreditations and Standards Do We Work To?

TrustMark

Framework We Work To

The government-endorsed quality scheme for home improvements, covering customer service, technical competence, and business practices. Required for many government schemes — we work to the TrustMark framework across every project.

PAS 2035

Standard We Work To

The specification for whole-house retrofit assessment, coordination, and monitoring, required for ECO4 and government-funded schemes. Our retrofit process follows PAS 2035 end to end.

PAS 2030

Standard We Work To

The installation standard for ECO4-funded work. We follow PAS 2030 standards proactively for all insulation, heating, and renewable energy installations.

MCS

Via Certified Partners

The certification scheme for renewable energy installations, required for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and SEG payments. Installations requiring MCS are delivered through MCS-certified installation partners, and we follow MCS installation standards across our renewable energy work.

RECC

Code We Follow

The consumer protection code for renewable energy — transparent pricing, a 14-day cooling-off period, and free dispute resolution. We follow the RECC Code of Practice proactively on every renewable energy project.

CHAS

Standard We Align With

The contractor health and safety assessment scheme required by many local authority and housing association contracts. We align our site and working practices with CHAS requirements.

ISO 9001 — Quality

Via Accredited Partners

Quality management systems that ensure consistent service. Our ISO consultancy is delivered through accredited partners who hold the certification — we advise and implement; our partners certify.

ISO 14001 — Environment

Via Accredited Partners

Environmental management systems that reduce environmental impact. Delivered through accredited partners as part of our consultancy services.

ISO 27001 & ISO 45001

Via Accredited Partners

Information security (ISO 27001) and occupational health and safety (ISO 45001) management systems — protecting your data and keeping working practices safe. Delivered through accredited partners as part of our consultancy services.

How we work with these schemes: we apply these standards and frameworks across our installation and consultancy work. Where a scheme requires a specific certification — such as MCS for Boiler Upgrade Scheme installations — delivery is through certified partners. ISO management systems consultancy is delivered via accredited partners; we do not certify organisations ourselves.
Standards In Practice

How Do We Apply RECC and MCS Standards in Practice?

Following a standard means building it into how every project runs day to day. Here is what the RECC Code of Practice and MCS installation standards look like when you work with us:

RECC Consumer Protection Standards We Follow

Transparent pricing — fixed-price quotes with no hidden costs

14-day cooling-off period — you can cancel within 14 days

Free dispute resolution — access to independent resolution if ever needed

Clear contract terms — no small-print surprises

MCS Installation Standards We Follow

Quality management systems across every installation

Installation standards for solar panels and heat pumps

Product certification requirements — certified equipment only

Commissioning and handover procedures — documented and signed off

On every project we work to recognised standards including the TrustMark framework, PAS 2035, PAS 2030, the RECC Code of Practice, and MCS installation standards — with MCS-certified installation partners delivering the work wherever MCS certification is required.
Who Benefits

How Do These Accreditation Standards Benefit You as a Client in Manchester?

For Homeowners

Confidence that your installation meets government standards

Access to ECO4 and Boiler Upgrade Scheme funding if eligible — installations requiring MCS are delivered via certified partners

Consumer protection through RECC-aligned practices

Quality assurance to the TrustMark framework

For Landlords

EPC improvement plans aligned with legal requirements (MEES)

ECO4 grant access for eligible tenants

Quality assurance for tenant safety

For Installers

PAS 2030 certification support

ECO4 registration guidance

TrustMark registration pathway

For Housing Associations & Local Authorities

PAS 2035 compliance for Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (formerly SHDF) projects

Work delivered to the TrustMark framework

Audit-ready documentation

Accreditation FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Accreditations

Is Compliant Retrofits MCS accredited?

We do not hold MCS certification ourselves. Installations that require MCS — such as solar panels and heat pumps under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme or for Smart Export Guarantee payments — are delivered through MCS-certified installation partners, and we follow MCS installation standards proactively across all of our renewable energy work.

Is RECC accreditation required for solar panels or heat pumps?

RECC is a consumer protection code for renewable energy customers, covering transparent pricing, a 14-day cooling-off period, and free dispute resolution — we follow the RECC Code of Practice proactively. MCS is the technical standard required for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and SEG payments, which is provided through our MCS-certified installation partners.

Do I need an accredited installer for ECO4 funding?

Yes. ECO4 requires PAS 2035 compliance and PAS 2030-certified installation. We ensure every project meets these standards, working with certified installers wherever certification is required.

What is TrustMark and why does it matter?

TrustMark is the government-endorsed quality scheme for home improvements. TrustMark-registered contractors meet high standards for customer service and technical competence, and many government schemes require TrustMark registration. We work to the TrustMark framework across all of our projects.

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Contact us today to discuss your retrofit project — standards-led and quality assured. Explore our services or call us on 0161 302 1985 for more information.

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