Grow your business in Kent with our trusted badge
Our membership is well known across Kent for promoting safe, local traders — helping you stand out when quoting for jobs.
We provide all the branding you need, including vinyl stickers for your vans — all for an unbeatable £30 a month.
Last year we had a reach 6.7million with our marketing and an average of 2,500 people searching for a trader in Kent each month.
Who can apply?
For a business to be eligible to apply for Trading Standards Checked, you must fulfil the following criteria:
Be based in Kent or perform a significant workload in the county
Provide home improvement or maintenance services
Be committed to providing a safe and trustworthy service to the residents of Kent
"I totally recommend any new businesses or even established businesses to join Trading Standards Checked. "
Matt - Invicta Security Ltd
The application process
Before you apply
Gather digital copies of your documents
Remember the form of ID must be a different document to that for proof of address for all owners / directors on the application form. You cannot use one form of identification for both name and address.
Accepted proof of IDComplete the online form
Fill in the form and submit your documents
If you need any assistance with this step, please contact us on 03000 421870.
Vetting Checks
Sit back and wait for us to complete our checks
You should hear very soon if you have been successful but please allow up to 10 days. If you haven’t heard from us by then please contact us on tschecked@kent.gov.uk or 03000 421870