Painting and Decorating Association
Decorating and interiors · Painting and decorating trade association
The Painting and Decorating Association represents painting and decorating businesses. It provides business support and a dispute service, alongside its membership standards.
Checked Official sources below.
What it covers and whether it is required
Membership is voluntary. It is not a statutory decorator’s licence or automatic insurance for every decorating contract.
Joining requirements and costs
The published membership criteria include relevant qualifications or experience, trading history, customer references and agreement to the rules and Code of Practice. Applicants should confirm current insurance requirements and supply the evidence requested for their business.
Check the current fees with Painting and Decorating Association 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 member directly with the PDA and agree preparation, repair, materials, finish and access in writing. Its mediation and arbitration service has its own terms. A dispute service is different from a guarantee that pays for every defect or unfinished contract.
How to check a claim
Official member, card or certificate check: Painting and Decorating Association.
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 painting and decorating sector. Product safety, work at height and hazardous-material duties still apply to the job and location.
Common questions
Does PDA membership mean a quotation includes all preparation work?
No. The contract should state the preparation, repairs, number of coats and materials included. Membership cannot replace a clear specification.
How do I check Painting and Decorating Association 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
- Painting and Decorating Association: paintingdecoratingassociation.co.uk
- Painting and Decorating Association: become a member
- Painting and Decorating Association: join the pda
- Painting and Decorating Association: pda mediation arbitration service
Sources checked November 2026. Scheme rules can change; confirm current requirements before applying or signing a contract.