What type of Member do I need?

A ‘PCA Contractor’ is a company providing services to the domestic and/or commercial market within the sectors represented by the PCA. They can provide customers with diagnostic investigation services backed by a written survey report and quotation for any necessary works. All member contractors have signed up to a voluntary Code of Ethics and have been assessed by the PCA as being capable of undertaking repair and rectification work to the highest standards.

A ‘PCA Independent Surveyor’ is an individual who offers a specialist surveying service and has no Commercial Link or interest with any organisation or individual that derives profit or gain from the undertaking of building preservation work.

A ‘PCA Freelance Surveyor’ is an individual who offers a specialist surveying service but has a declared Commercial Link with one or more organisations or individuals that derive profit or gain from the undertaking of building preservation work.

A ‘PCA Independent Consultant’ is an individual who offers a specialist building preservation consultancy including surveying and site investigation services but will not provide estimates for rectification or undertake any repair works.

Consultants are deemed to have the ability to act as an independent witness in litigation cases and are able to produce CPR 35 compliant reports in accordance with civil procedures.