Trade association

Federation of Master Builders

The UK's largest trade association for small and medium building firms. FMB members are independently inspected before joining and agree to a code of practice.

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4,809tradespeople with a FMB record in the public data we track

Based on public register and directory records collected up to 27 Jun 2026. Not an official membership count.

Check a specific trader

Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current FMB status on the official register, then run their name through our Cowboy Checker to see their reviews, credentials and company record in one place.

Where FMB holders are

  • UK4,809 on record

Trades that hold it

Builder · 3,991Roofer · 57Landscaper · 4Cleaner · 3Bricklayer / Mason · 2Loft Conversion Specialist · 1Carpenter / Joiner · 1Painter / Decorator · 1

FMB holders with review evidence

These businesses hold a current FMB record and have customer reviews we can show — a small slice of all holders, not the register itself.

Common questions

What is Federation of Master Builders?

The UK's largest trade association for small and medium building firms. FMB members are independently inspected before joining and agree to a code of practice. (Trade association.)

How many tradespeople hold Federation of Master Builders?

We track 4,809 tradespeople with a Federation of Master Builders record, based on register and listing data collected up to 27 Jun 2026. This reflects the public records we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.

How do I check whether a specific trader holds Federation of Master Builders?

Check the official register at https://www.fmb.org.uk/find-a-builder/, or look the trader up on MyTrustedTraders — profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.

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We show what the public records say, with dates — a listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a trader is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.