Arb Approved - is it worth it?

[chrisgilltreesurgery]

What ever i do the cowboys will always be far cheeper, aslong as i have something to set me aside from my main 2 competitors ill be happy with that.

 

Your very true about AAAC will never change the industry or see of the cowboys, nice thought though

 

Ill let you know how the assessment goes mate

[treeline tom]

Chris,

 

its been nearly 10 years since this thread. I stumbled upon it because im in the same position you were with all the same considerations. 10 years on, was it the right call?

 

tom

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Chris asked me to reply on his behalf...ABSOLUTELY worth it 😉

So much so he's currently having a break.

The "worth" differs from business to business n often associated with "the need (to be AC) which is often geographically influenced...also influenced by the drive n engagement of the business owner/ manager.

It is my hope that at some future date, following on from a change in the building industry, all bona-fide tree surgery businesses will need to be licenced to operate...n at this moment in time ARB Approval is the best option.)

...sorry Chris 😁

Cheers

Paul 

 

 

[John Shutler]

i’ve been arb arrived for the last 8-9 years and would say it’s been worth it. it’s opened doors to some work that i wouldn’t have got otherwise

[treeline tom]

Chris asked me to reply on his behalf...ABSOLUTELY worth it [emoji6]
So much so he's currently having a break.
The "worth" differs from business to business n often associated with "the need (to be AC) which is often geographically influenced...also influenced by the drive n engagement of the business owner/ manager.
It is my hope that at some future date, following on from a change in the building industry, all bona-fide tree surgery businesses will need to be licenced to operate...n at this moment in time ARB Approval is the best option.)
...sorry Chris [emoji16]
Cheers
Paul 
 
 

Cheers buddy,

We’re based down near Lyme Regis and there’s a whacking great hole between the two nearest AAC crews so I’m hoping it will be beneficial to us. Like a few people say, it’s also nice to hold yourself to a higher standard.

Think I’ll give it a go.

[Chipperclown]

Interesting thread but could somebody  please explain to me (as I sincerely don't understand) what happens once you have achieved the AA approval? 

 

 

[skyhuck]

28 minutes ago, Chipperclown said:

Interesting thread but could somebody  please explain to me (as I sincerely don't understand) what happens once you have achieved the AA approval? 

 

 

They send you some stickers for your pickup.

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

29 minutes ago, Chipperclown said:

Interesting thread but could somebody  please explain to me (as I sincerely don't understand) what happens once you have achieved the AA approval? 

 

 

The business is entered on the AA website 'Find a Tree Surgeon' and hopefully new business comes your way...but you need to self promote too. You can also access CHAS / SAFEcontractor etc. without further audit. You're also then subject to an annual audit, alternating between a desktop exercise , mainly checking H&S compliance, and a visit checking all aspects including on site.

 

Not sure I've answered your question specifically so please ask again  

[benedmonds]

Becoming ARB approved is challenging and not cheap. The assessments are truly mauling, someone spends all day pulling every little thing you do apart and finding every little fault, it is something I dread.

 

 It doesn't necessarily make you a better tree surgery company, but it does make sure you keep upto date with all the back room stuff that is easy to neglect.  You might not think all that is necessary but if anything goes pear shaped ticking all the boxes and working to best practice will help.

 

We do get some calls from the AA web site, and some clients insist on  being approved, which is good.  I will always tell prospective clients if they are getting multiple quotes to go to the AA site.

 

If I was an owner operator company where I was on-siteall the time, I wouldn't bother. But as an employer responsible for others it is an audit to ensure you are doing what is required.

 

And you get some stickers..

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

PS ...and we send you some stickers for your pickup