Why
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Since
1999, apbs has been
providing a comprehensive domestic and commercial building
maintenance and repair service within the Home Counties.
Our organisation is
led by two working directors - Colin Allum and Tony Davitt
- supported by two part-time administrators. Colin and
Tony liaise directly with clients, manage the daily work
schedules and oversee the quality of workmanship ensuring
work is completed on time and to the high standards expected
by our customers.
Teamwork is key - it is
encourage actively and one of the main reasons for our ongoing
success. Our team of 11 long-standing employees comprises:
- 2 Qualified plumbers (plus one apprentice who will complete training
end of 2009)
- 2 Qualified carpenters
- 2 Qualified NIC registered electricians
- 2 Qualified wet trades bricklayers
- 2 Highly experienced jobbers
- 1 Qualified painter and decorator
(copies of all employee trade certificates are held at our offices)
 
Each employee is provided
with a fully-tooled vehicle, mobile phone and carries an apbs identity
card at all times.
No member of our workforce is ever requested to do a task for which they do
not hold up-to-date qualifications or relevant experience.
We have twice-yearly appraisals and training needs analysis in place and encourage
our workforce to update their skills on a regular basis.
We are currently in the
process of obtaining CRB clearance for all our employees
and expect to be fully CRB cleared in the New Year (2010).
We do our utmost to adhere to all legislative
policies and working practices. Our policies are up-to-date
and reviewed regularly, and our commitment to moral
and ethical environmental issues is not only in place
but we have ongoing aspirations to do more to support
local and global initiatives.
Being 'asbestos aware' is essential in the building trade, both for
the safety of our employees and the general public. Each of our employees has
been on an Asbestos Awareness course and is fully conversant with the safety
requirements involved.
We are very proud to have an ongoing contract delivering the Council's
'Staying Put' initiative, which enables disabled clients to remain in their
own homes. This contract involves refurbishing and adapting bathrooms and kitchens,
building extensions for wet rooms, fitted ramps, electric stair climbers, and
much more
(see testimonials)
This ongoing contract includes general housing repairs, planned maintenance
and a 24-hour call-out service covering plumbing, carpentry, electrics and
drains (high-powered jetting unit). ...our
job is to excel
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Customer Care Policy
- First class
workmanship
- Efficient time-keeping
- Effective and economic operational methods
- Safe working practices adhering to Environmental and Health
and Safety legislation
- Respect and courtesy at all times - Monitored aftercare service
Our determination
to deliver an exemplary service has rewarded
us with excellent customer feedback, please see
for yourself: testimonials.
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As we live, employ and work locally,
we firmly believe in supporting and
giving back to the local community.
To this end, we have supported local
and national charitable initiatives.
Annually we champion Children in
Need and locally we subscribe to
Aylesbury Football Club, who
run a yearly children's football
tournament. In 2009 we organised a
charity golf day to raise funds for our
local hospice 'Florence Nightingale'
successfully raising over £2000.
( more )
We also provide effective
work
experience for local school children
(more)
See our Environmental Policy
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