NAS Certification for
Decorating Businesses.
Decorating contractors working for housing associations, FM companies, and main contractors need more than a paint brush. NAS business certification demonstrates your company meets independently assessed UK compliance standards — giving clients the confidence to put you on their approved contractor list.
Why Decorating Businesses Need NAS Certification
Decorating contractors working in occupied properties for housing associations or FM companies must demonstrate compliance with COSHH, data protection, and equality requirements — not just health & safety. NAS covers all of this through independent assessment.
NAS Basic — £349/yr
Health and safety policy and arrangements, risk assessments and method statements, COSHH, CDM duties, training, insurance and subcontractor checks — the SSIP core criteria.
NAS Bronze — £749/yr
Everything in Basic plus legal identity and licences, employers’ liability insurance, data protection, equality, complaints handling, employment terms and right-to-work checks.
NAS Silver — £950/yr
Everything in Bronze plus environmental and waste management, quality and corrective action, governance and conflicts of interest, competition law, pensions, working time and subcontractor approval.
NAS Gold — £1,150/yr
Everything in Silver plus 13 procurement modules: financial standing, anti-bribery and integrity disclosures, tax status, cyber security, ethical supply chain, sustainability and Building Safety Act readiness.
What You Get With NAS Certification
Certification goes beyond a certificate — it opens doors and gives you tools to grow.
Public Register Listing
Housing associations and FM buyers verify your NAS certificate on the free NAS register.
Planned Maintenance Tenders
Access live decoration and planned maintenance tender opportunities in housing and FM sectors.
Trade-Specific Questions
Your questionnaire includes questions for your trade, so the evidence you submit matches the work you actually do.
Assessor-Reviewed Evidence
An assessor checks your actual documents, so your certificate carries weight with buyers.
Expiry Reminders
Reminders before your NAS certificate, and dated documents you have submitted such as insurance, expire.
Annual Re-Assessment
Renewal includes a fresh evidence review, so buyers know your certificate reflects current documents.