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  Jason Cummings November 14, 2011 at 5:47pm

  Ive been approached twice but steered clear due to no stockists in my working area that would hold any real stock from their range.
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  Craig McGibbon November 14, 2011 at 5:51pm

  Have been approached too and also interested in other members opinion

   
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  RICHARD BICKLER November 14, 2011 at 5:54pm

  Thanks, I have no issue with stock as my main supplier carries there range, thanks for heads up
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  Samuel Clark November 14, 2011 at 6:08pm

  I have also been approached but what do really get get for your money
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  RICHARD BICKLER November 14, 2011 at 6:13pm

  I think the layout isnt a great deal if you consider 1 job would more than cover the outlay, I suppose it depends on if you want others to do the marketing, how many other contractors are in your region as you may well get inudated with requests for work if there arn't too many..

  I think they don't want to flood the regions with contractors otherwise we are all competing for the same work.

  The reason I would sign up would be to complement our 2 existing landscaping and maintenance teams, as there is generally spin offs from each project we complete such as maintenance, lighting,irrigation etc...I am awaiting a chat with the rep before I take it further...
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  Paving & Landscaping November 14, 2011 at 6:53pm

   

  I was recommended via interline, I have had two meeting plus had my work checked out, apart from me saying I am bradstone approved I still don't really get it, I am having another meeting in a few weeks, I might do it as it is not much outlay and I do like and use Bradstone.
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  RICHARD BICKLER November 14, 2011 at 6:55pm

  Thats why these forums are great to share everyones opinions...
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  Mick Gammage November 14, 2011 at 7:19pm

  I had a meeting last week with the Bradstone assured contractors rep, a very nice guy and he explained everything you get which in reality is not a lot to be honest when compared to the Marshalls approved register for the same amount of money

  
  

  Bradstone Assured - the new approved garden and driveway installer scheme from Bradstone.
  

   

  10 things in the Bradstone assured contractors favour

  1. Your own Bradstone Sales Presenter to help you convert leads

  2. only a few approved installers in each area, they are aiming on approx 450 contractors nation wide, at this moment in time there are three contractors covering the same 3 counties I work in

  3. customer satisfaction post cards which if customer gives a good report this adds stars to your profile

  4. points for product purchased which can be redeemed for distinctive branded work wear  ( Bradstone branded work wear) this need re thinking in my opinion as there are only so many sweatshirts you can have in your wardrobe - every other paving manufacturer offers cash back rewards on products purchased

  5. Bradstone leads

  6. Your own portfolio page on the Bradstone website with installer contact details

  7. Bond Pay - A safe solution for paying and being paid for home improvments

  8. i'm sure Bradstone will think of something else to add soon

  9. as above

  10. as above

   

  value for money @ £300 plus VAT per year . . . hmm not really but they do manufacture good products

   

  I have the forms to complete but I have not made my mind up yet if I will be joining or not, I am much too busy at this moment in time anyway to take on any more work

   
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  RICHARD BICKLER November 14, 2011 at 7:41pm

  Thanks Mick, we are busy too just looking at options...
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  Paving & Landscaping November 14, 2011 at 8:15pm

  i was going to say about the gazebo. I don't care about the bond thing either, i just want to know it will get me good work, the website links will be good.