Bangor Building Firm Fined Over False Membership Claim

Knightsbridge Windows Ltd of Bangor has been fined £250 plus court costs after being convicted under the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 at Castlereagh Magistrates' Court on Friday 24 August.

The case was brought by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment's Trading Standards Service (TSS), after a member of the public expressed concern about the quality of the company's work.


Peter Rankin, TSS Investigating Officer, said: "The customer had chosen Knightsbridge Windows Ltd to install double glazed windows at her home because the advertisement in the Yellow Pages carried the emblem of the Federation of Master Builders. The customer therefore believed that the work would be carried out to a high standard.

"Members of the public often choose a company because it has membership of an accredited trade organisation. Making false claims of membership by builders and contractors is unacceptable, and Trading Standards Service will not tolerate such practices."

Members of the public concerned about the quality of building services provided or claims in advertising should contact Consumerline on 0845 600 6262.

(LC)