What is a Safe Contractor accreditation?
Safe Contractor accreditation is a UK health and safety assessment that verifies a contractor’s competence, policies and procedures, helping businesses demonstrate compliance, gain buyer confidence, and access tender opportunities with clients who require recognised safety standards.
- Fast Turnaround. Documents ready in 5 days
- Fixed Fees. There are no hidden charges
- Trusted, friendly consultant.
Trusted by hundreds of UK companies and growing.
The benefits of using Seguro for your Safe Contractor application
We have over 20 years experience in the industry and successfully complete over 500 applications every year.
- Fast turnaround time
- Friendly dedicated consultant
- Fixed Fees, No Hidden charges
- We put your needs first, not costs or complexity.
- Our goal is to make accreditation simple, clear, and stress-free.
- We listen, guide, and deliver with care.
Why apply for your Safe Contractor accreditation?
Safe Contractor accreditation gives your business recognised proof of health and safety competence, increasing credibility with clients and buyers. It helps you access more tender opportunities, reduce repeated pre-qualification checks, demonstrate legal compliance, and reassure clients that your systems effectively manage risk and protect your workforce.
Safe Contractor accreditation requirements
Health & Safety Management
- Health & Safety Policy
- Risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
- Training and competence records
- Accident reporting procedures
- Site management systems
Company and Financial Information
- Business structure and ownership
- Public and employers’ liability insurance
- Financial declarations or accounts
Compliance and Governance
- Legal compliance
- Modern slavery and equality policies (where applicable)
- Environmental considerations
What we need to start your Safe Contractor application
Engaging in our services ensures that you have all the paperwork necessary to complete the assessment, as well as a Safety Consultant to provide advice.
The step-by-step Safe Contractor application process is:
- Register on the Safe Contractor portal
- Upload the required documents we helped create.
- Assessor reviews evidence
- Respond to any feedback
- Receive your Safe Contractor certificate
Most applications take 7–14 days if the documents are correct.
Once approved, you receive:
- Your digital certificate
- Safe Contractor logo for marketing
- Listing in the SSIP online directory
Accreditation lasts 12 months.
How much does Safe Contractor cost?
Seguro Costs
- Fixed Fee for helping with your accreditation, which will depend on the number of your employees.
- eLearning may be required
Safe Contractor Costs
- Standard
- Assisted
- Express
- Premier
The cost of your Safe Contractor accreditation is based on the size of your workforce, so there’s no one-size-fits-all price.
We’ll ask a few simple questions and provide you with a clear, accurate cost breakdown, so you know exactly what to budget, with no surprises and no obligation.
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