APHC certification

APHC certification is membership of the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors, a long-established UK trade body representing competent plumbing and heating businesses. Members are vetted on technical competence, financial standing and customer service, and are required to follow a code of practice. APHC accreditation is commonly referenced alongside Watersafe and gas safety schemes when homeowners select contractors for bathroom, kitchen and drainage works across Greater London. While not a statutory scheme, APHC membership provides additional consumer assurance and access to dispute resolution. Practical implications for homeowners include the ability to verify a contractor's status on the APHC website and to access redress through the association if work is disputed. APHC is regularly referenced in trade press alongside CIPHE and the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering.