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£99INTRODUCTORY OFFER
£1If all you require from us is a product, like Contractors’ All Risks or Public Liability, you will be a CRL Associate with lifetime membership.
Read MoreSAY HELLO TO YOUR NEW BUILDERS' MATE
They say that when it comes to getting a job done it’s who you know not what you know that counts.
At CRL we believe that both are equally important. That’s why being a member of the CRL Approved Network not only offers you valuable connections with other industry professionals and the potential opportunities they bring but also educational tools, via the CRL Academy, to ensure you stay up to date with the latest industry knowledge. These are just two of the many benefits the CRL Approved Network has to offer. From free industry publications to partner promotions to quality endorsements, our network is built around you.
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Only builders and developers with a proven track record and who pass our rigorous standards and assessments can be a member of the CRL Approved Network register.
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The packages
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£195If you are a professional builder building your own property with our Structural Defects Insurance you will fall in the CRL Self-Build category.
Or, if it’s your property but you don’t work in construction, you may find that your contractors will qualify for our seal of approval.
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£495 £1185FOR 3 YEARS
(equivalent to £395 per year)
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If you purchase Structural Defects Insurance and are working on commercial projects you will be classed as a CRL Approved Builder and be graded either Silver, Gold or Platinum.
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The benefits
CRL Quality Endorsement
We will add you to the CRL Approved Network register to provide you with official endorsement from one of the industry’s most respected experts in structural defects insurance.
Loyalty Discounts
We love to reward our customers. So, to keep things simple, we have devised a loyalty discount that does exactly what it says – rewards your loyalty. If you come back for more, we will give you more, up to 15% more as a reduction on premium for Structural Defects Insurance to be exact. Join us today and start earning your discount.
CRL Academy
To ensure your career stays on track, we offer all members free CPD training and access to educational webinars, videos and e-books.
Partner Promotions
A network is all about connections so we will use ours to put you in touch with useful products and services.
Marketing Tools
We provide you with tools to help you market your project from Homeowner leaflets and guides to site marketing materials.
CRL Awards
All of our Builder/Developer members receive a nomination for the CRL Awards, designed to reward your quality standards within the industry.
Frequently asked questions
WHY DO I NEED TO REGISTER TO THE CRL APPROVED NETWORK?
Only builders and developers who are members of the CRL Approved Network can sell homes with the CRL official endorsement. CRL Approved Network members also receive a range of benefits, see above for more details.
HOW MUCH IS IT TO JOIN THE CRL APPROVED NETWORK?
Membership fees for the CRL Approved Network are simple. We offer flat-rate annual fees and the chance to make savings with our three-year membership. Find out which fee is for you above.
ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONAL COSTS INVOLVED WHEN I BECOME A MEMBER OF THE CRL APPROVED NETWORK?
No. You pay the simple, flat rate annual fee that suits you. The only additional cost is to register an SPV against your master membership agreement. There are no hidden costs – no up-front security to pay and no guarantees to provide.
DOES CRL SET A QUOTA LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF PLOTS THAT CAN BE REGISTERED IN ANY GIVEN YEAR?
No, CRL does not impose any limit on the number of plots you can register with us.
DOES CRL INCREASE THEIR REGISTRATION FEE AT RENEWAL IF MORE PLOTS ARE REGISTERED?
No, CRL does not increase its renewal registration fee if you have registered more plots. We want to encourage and support your growth, rather than increase your membership fee!
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO APPLY BEFORE I AM REGISTERED?
You can apply online or via our dedicated customer service team on 0800 772 3200. All new members will be thoroughly checked to ensure they meet the CRL Approved Network standard. We use a sophisticated set of online assessment tools that allow sign up to our membership programme to be completed in a matter of minutes online or by phone.
IF I WANT TO GET INSURANCE COVER WITH CRL DO I HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CRL APPROVED NETWORK?
Yes, only construction professional, builders and developers who are members of the CRL Approved Network can purchase construction insurance products from CRL. CRL offer Structural Defects Insurance, Contractors’ All Risks, Employer Liability, Public Liability, Surety Bonds and Developer Insolvency.
DO I HAVE TO SET UP SPV'S UNDER OUR MAIN COMPANY REGISTRATION?
Yes, for an additional fee of £200 you can register an SPV under the membership terms of your master membership agreement.
WILL THERE BE ANY OTHER BENEFITS ADDED TO CRL APPROVED NETWORK?
This is a new programme just launched. It will be under constant review for further benefits that would be advantageous to our members.
