Why use Darfen?
- We are one of the UK's largest supplier and installers of perimeter fencing and access control
- We have an excellent reputation for providing quality and excellent value for money
- We have almost 100 years experience and successful trading behind us
- We are quality assured to ISO 9001: 2000
- Over 98% of customers in ongoing customer satisfaction surveys said they would be happy to use us again and recommend us to others
- We have branches nationwide and are never far away
- We offer a comprehensive after-sales maintenance service
- We are vetted and approved by independant vetting body constructionline
- We are approved with over 100 local authorities
A company you can trust.....
Darfen Durafencing is recognised by a number of trade associations and health & safety organisations which are listed below. The membership and certification held with each of these bodies reflects our commitment to providing an excellent service, and also makes Darfen a company who you can trust.
BSI EN ISO 9001: 2008
Darfen operates a quality management system which conforms to ISO 9001: 2008. Having been accredited with the international standard for a number of years our customers have the reassurance in knowing that they will always receive a quality service. Click here to find out more about BSI.
CHAS
Darfen are accredited with the Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme after demonstrating compliance with, and sound management of current health & safety legislation. The scheme is being used more and more by local authorities than ever to find reputable contractors like Darfen. Find out more about CHAS here!
Safe Contractor
Safe Contractor is a health & safety accreditation scheme for contractors and demonstrates to our clients that we have appropriate health & safety policies and procedures in place.
Constructionline
Constructionline is an independent vetting service for the UK construction industry with which Darfen is registered and approved. The government-backed service has approved Darfen as a suitable company to provide fencing services to the public and private sector.
Fencing Contractors Association
Customers can deal with us in confidence as a member of the FCA, the trade association for the Fencing Industry.
CSCS
Darfen Durafencing is committed to the Construction Skills Certification Scheme, and this is reflected in our Platinum Standard Certification. The Platinum Standard Certificate of Commitment recognises that we are competent and committed to Health & Safety in the workplace by having more than 95% of our workforce registered under the CSCS scheme. Click here to find out more about CSCS
Link Up
Link-up is the UK rail industry supplier qualification scheme which is part of the Achilles group. Darfen is a registered supplier with link-up, providing fencing and access control solutions to the rail industry. Click here to find out more about Achilles
UVDB
Darfen are fully registered as a supplier on the Utilities Vendor Database and as a result are able to provide a variety of fencing and access control services to the Utilities sector. Click here to visit UVBD's website
European Perimeter Protection Association
The EPPA is a voluntary organisation for the perimeter protection marketplace. Their key objective is to establish quality standards within the market and Darfen, as part of the CRH Group of companies, is a member.
CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme
All managers have successfully completed the recognized SMSTS course which covers all aspects of H & S including CDM 2007 regulations. Main Contractors can be reassured of our competence having further demonstrated a commitment to Health & Safety by completing this course.
UVDB Verify
Darfen are currently under assessment for UVDB
verify and 
assessment is due for completion in
the next two weeks. Utilities manage their supply
chain by using UDVB Verify to find competent
companies that have demonstrated sound
understanding and good internal practices of
all aspects of HSE & Q.
Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS)
Through constructionskills, the UK training organisation for the construction industry we are part of the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) demonstrating that our operatives have the necessary qualifications and experience to operate plant safely.
Lantra
Lantra is a skills council for the fencing industry to which 
Darfen are a member of. Lantra aims to improve productivity and performance of the labour workforce.
