Solid craftsman or serious problems?
The new campaign will help consumers choose reliable and serious craftsmen when building or renovating. Serious craftsmen benefit consumers, the construction industry and society.
The cooperation partners behind the campaign are public agencies, entities operating in professional life, the construction industry, the real estate agency industry, the financial industry and organizations working for consumers.
The aim of the campaign is to reduce the demand for "junk" work in the construction industry. Together, the partners have created a guide that helps consumers choose artisans – safely, seriously and profitably.
The choice of artisans is very important
The construction industry believes that the importance of choosing a solid workforce is at the center of attention.
– The choice of artisans is very important to ensure the values inherent in the home. Experienced and qualified craftsmen help in the proper execution of the work. Changes to the Disposal Act that came into effect earlier this year mean that a homeowner must be able to document all work done on the home on the day the home is sold - the documentation now has a direct impact on the sale price. The price of a house increases if it can be documented that the work was carried out by skilled workers, says Marianne W. Røiseland, managing director of Pipe Contractors Norway, on behalf of trade associations.
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Choosing serious craftsmen ensures that the work is done properly
By working with a serious workforce, you not only reap a range of personal benefits, you also contribute to a healthy and balanced working life through fair play and good working conditions.
“We know that the vast majority of people want to do the right thing, but many people find it difficult to find the information and tools to ensure they choose good craftsmen. Selecting serious craftsmen ensures that the work is done properly, while helping to reduce the scope for the non-serious craftsmen. This helps to create a working life with fair competition by ensuring that taxes and all fees are paid. You can be sure that the craftsman has the right working conditions, that there is no fraud, social dumping or crime in working life, says Tax Director Nina Schanke Funnemark.
Tettpa – Guide
Tettpa is one of the measures in the government's action plan against social dumping and workplace crime. Most home and holiday home buyers in the country will be provided with information about the guide Tettpawhich will be sent as soon as the property is registered.
Tettpå will help you choose craftsmen - safely, seriously and cost-effectively. In the guide you will find e.g. tips, a checklist, and the benefits of choosing a serious job and making informed choices. The guide is available on skatteetaten.no/tettpa/veileder
Advantages of choosing serious craftsmen:
"You're doing the job right."
– You secure your right to complain
– Increases the value of the property on the day of sale
– You get simpler real estate loans
– When negotiating loan interest rates, you show stronger cards in your hand
– You are stronger in insurance settlements
– You avoid co-responsibility for taxes and fees
– You reduce the risk of delays in the construction project
– You achieve security in the entire “chain”; construction matters, taking loans, valuation, housing turnover, compensation cases and insurance settlements
Facts about Tettpa
Tettpå is an initiative of public institutions, entities operating in professional life, the construction industry, the real estate agency industry, the financial industry and organizations working for consumers. Tettpå is one of the measures included in the government's action plan against social dumping and workplace crime.
Read more about Tettpa: skatteetaten.no/tettpa
Facts about the Tettpå Campaign
It consists of three short "commercial films" made by the advertising agency Atyp! Skatteetaten, Byggmesterforbundet, EL & IT Forbundet, Nelfo and Rørentreprenørene Norge collaborated on and financed the films.
The videos can be viewed here:
Plumber: https://vimeo.com/user25585973/tettparorlegger
Electrician: https://vimeo.com/user25585973/tettpaelektriker
Carpenter: https://vimeo.com/user25585973/tettpasnekker
Contact details of relevant agencies and organizations:
Skatteetaten: Kristian Melsæter, [email protected], tel. 951 56 769
Rørentreprene Norge: Marianne W. Røiseland, [email protected], tel 951 16 078
Nelfo: Marius A. Saasen Strand, [email protected], tel. 930 46 932
EL og IT Forbundet, Ole-Marius Sandmo, [email protected], phone number: 416 04 433
Byggmesterforbundet, Mona Veslum, [email protected], phone number: 917 40 678
Source: skatteetaten
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