KBSA
Decorating and interiors · Kitchen bathroom and bedroom retailer association
KBSA is a trade association for independent kitchen, bathroom and bedroom retailers. It has different membership levels; the level matters when comparing a showroom’s claims.
Checked Official sources below.
What it covers and whether it is required
Membership is voluntary. A retailer’s membership does not replace the qualifications or statutory registration needed by the installers working on gas or electrical systems.
Joining requirements and costs
KBSA’s published levels distinguish businesses by trading history, showroom and service provision and assessment requirements. Approved membership includes financial vetting. Check the criteria for the level claimed, rather than assuming every listed retailer has the same status.
Check the current fees with KBSA 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
Check the retailer through KBSA and ask whether consumer protection is included in your contract. Its official advance payment protection page says protection is optional for members, with separate conditions. Obtain the certificate and limits instead of assuming the logo means every payment is insured.
How to check a claim
Official member, card or certificate check: KBSA.
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 independent retailer sector. Confirm the showroom’s service area and the territorial and product conditions of any protection policy.
Common questions
Does every KBSA member automatically provide advance payment protection?
No. KBSA describes protection as optional for members, subject to particular arrangements. Confirm the actual policy and whether your contract is covered.
How do I check KBSA 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.