BIFIS (formerly BiKBBI)

Decorating and interiors · Fitted interiors professional institute and installer register

BIFIS is the British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists, formerly BiKBBI. Its current name reflects a wider fitted interiors remit, while its register remains relevant to kitchen, bedroom and bathroom installation.

Checked November 2026Official sources below.

What it covers and whether it is required

Registration is voluntary professional and business recognition. It does not replace Gas Safe registration or the correct electrical certification for specialist work within an installation.

Joining requirements and costs

Businesses use BIFIS’s current installer or retailer joining route and provide the compliance evidence required for their category. Confirm the current insurance, competence, conduct and checking requirements rather than relying on an old BiKBBI application document.

Check the current fees with BIFIS (formerly BiKBBI) before applying. Ask whether the quotation includes application, assessment, renewal and any per-job charges. Use published fees or ask for a written quotation.

What it means for homeowners

Use the current BIFIS register to check the installer or specialist retailer. Its consumer services include advice, feedback and inspection information. Agree installation responsibilities and specialist subcontracting in writing; registration is not a blanket insurance policy for the finished room.

How to check a claim

Official member, card or certificate check: BIFIS (formerly BiKBBI).

Match the record to the named person or contracting business. Check the current scope, not just a logo on a van or an old certificate. If the public record does not show the detail you need, ask the body to confirm it before appointing the business.

Where the scheme applies

UK fitted interiors sector. Check the business’s service area and local Building Regulations and specialist trade requirements.

Common questions

Has BiKBBI changed its name?

Yes. The institute’s official announcement records its change to the British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists, BIFIS. Use the current register and rules.

How do I check BIFIS (formerly BiKBBI) status?

Use the official verification service linked in this guide. Match the person or legal business name, current status and relevant work category. For a guarantee, check the document issued for your contract as well.

Official sources

Sources checked November 2026. Scheme rules can change; confirm current requirements before applying or signing a contract.