Consumers

Connect with fitted interiors specialist retailers and contractors, browse useful information or arrange an inspection.

Find or validate

If you are looking for a professional fitted interiors tradesperson in your area, or want to validate the credentials of a BIFIS registered business, you can do so here.
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Guidance

Whether you are about to embark on a home improvement project, your project has already commenced or your work has been completed, we have complied a host of useful documents, links and guidance to support you.

Find a retailer

Search the register of BIFIS Retail Installation Standards Partners - reputable national, regional and independent fitted interiors retailers who only use BIFIS registered installation specialists to ensure their customers have peace of mind.

Inspection

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists provides access to a national network of independent specialist inspectors who deliver a range of inspection services to support all parties. Inspection is available to consumers, retailers, manufacturers and tradespeople.
Why use a BIFIS specialist inspector?
Independence
Inspectors are independent industry specialists. Their reports are built from ethical foundations, with clarity and fairness at the heart of their motivation.
Credibility
We are a government sanctioned not-for-profit institute. Professional integrity is what we stand for, which is recognised within the industry we represent.
Professionalism
BIFIS inspectors have conducted hundreds of inspections nationally. They know what they are doing and are good at what they do.
Inspection services and fees
£155
+ VAT
Ideal for less complex installation issues, where an independent opinion is needed on points that can be demonstrated via an online session. This service includes a digital report and a recording of the session, highlighting the points raised and providing an expert opinion on the required remedy.


✅ Online inspection
✅ Ideal for quick opinions
❌ Not suitable for disputes
VIRTUAL
£375
+ VAT
An onsite inspection for more complex, multi-point installation issues. This service includes a independent installation expert attending site to carry out a full inspection, followed by digital report including photography, and an expert opinion on the points raised with suggested remedial for remedy.


✅ In person inspection
✅ Perfect for peace of mind sign off
❌ Not suitable for disputes
LITE
£750*
+ VAT
This onsite service is intended for cases that may be heading for, or already involved in, legal proceedings and includes all elements of the standard inspection service along with a comprehensive court-ready inspection report completed by an ‘expert witness’. 



✅ In person inspection
✅ S35 compliant legal report
✅ Includes fault & remedy opinion 
DISPUTES
Not sure if you need an inspection?


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