APHC provides a comprehensive range of membership benefits for plumbing and heating contractors
We have been representing and supporting plumbing and heating companies of all sizes, from sole traders to large organisations since 1925. Being a member of APHC distinguishes professional plumbers and heating contractors from rogue traders so your customers can rest assured that work done by an APHC member will comply with best practice and current legislative requirements.
As an APHC member you get access to a range of exclusive membership benefits that have been designed to help you save time and money, expand your knowledge and skills, improve your sales and enhance your professional image:
APHC Exclusive Saving Scheme: APHC Offers 4 U
Save money on leading brands
APHC Offers 4 U is a unique member discount scheme allowing members to save money both online and offline in your local area and at leading retailers via two saving platforms.
1. Digital Vectis Card: APHC members can make savings on the high street with our Digital Vectis Card app. Discounts are available on travel, shopping, eating out, home and garden, attractions and days out, health and beauty, motoring, insurance, finance and utilities. APHC members will automatically receive a FREE Digital Vectis Card subscription (automatically renewed every year you are in paid membership).
2. APHC Offers 4 U: APHC Offers 4 U is a website where you can browse through more offers; purchase reloadable cards to top up at reduced rates and make savings from household names.
Other Membership Benefits Include:
Core Benefits
Discounted Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme certification.
Our logo can be used as an independent ‘stamp of approval’ to differentiate you from competitors.
You'll receive a quarterly magazine, email newsletters, e-bulletins and social media posts.
Exclusive Benefits
A library of hundreds of ready-made and approved business documents.
You'll be added to our 'Find an APHC member' database which has daily visits from the public.
Tailored insurance solutions specifically designed with contractors in mind.
Free advice on any technical enquiry or legal issue you may have.
Online courses at a discounted rate for APHC members and a £150 training reward.
Watersafe accreditation, Legionella Risk Assessment and Disinfection, MCS and CPS.
A unique member discount scheme for you and your organisation.
Exclusive discounts on fleet breakdown cover for APHC members.
Offers on mobile card readers and discounted transaction fees.
Discounted branding services from two industry leaders.
Discount off an award-winning dedicated tool insurance system.
Discount off laptops, desktops, monitors, and accessories.
APHC's chosen Fuel Card provider can help you save up to 10p a litre.
A discounted and dedicated debt recovery service, on a no win, no fee basis.
Protect the life you love with access to one of the UK’s leading protection brokers.
Free access to the Driving for Better Business programme and resources.
Fixed low rates on vehicle loans from the UK’s only trade association bank.
Discounts on business broadband and mobile phones.
Reduced rate fee on an award-winning automatic enrolment pension scheme.
Discounts on Professional Power Tools, Measuring Tools & Accessories.
What our members say...
If you’re a plumbing and heating contractor running your own business in England or Wales then you can join APHC and gain membership benefits
Licensed membership
Gain technical and business support and use the APHC logo as an independent stamp of approval.
Certification schemes
We operate a Microgeneration Certification Scheme and a Competent Persons Scheme to self-certify plumbing and heating work under Building Regulations.
Legionella inspection scheme
Demonstrate your compliance with the Code of Practice.
Professional plumbing training courses
We deliver cost effective plumbing training courses.
