Installers Helping you resolve disputes as quickly  as possible.
Installers Helping you resolve disputes as quickly  as possible.

Why Dispute Assist?

CTSI approved

CTSI approved

Approved by CTSI, a must for Repair, maintenance, and improvement sector ADR provider.

Affordable

Affordable

Eliminate ‘who pays’ worries with nominal pricing.

Speedy

Speedy

We are the fastest provider in our sector, reducing stress and costs.

Equality

Equality

Binding escalated disputes means fairness for all parties.

Cashflow friendly

Cashflow friendly

Pre-event pricing for cashflow-neutral experience.

Legal compliance

Legal compliance

Meets ADR regulations 2015 for legal obligations.

Competitive edge

Competitive edge

Distinguish yourself with customer-focused service.

Admin-free

Admin-free

Seamless integration means paperless efficiency.

Boost reputation

Boost reputation

Swift resolutions mean brand reputation growth.

Zero setup, zero subs

Zero setup, zero subs

Easy, cost-transparent compliance. No hidden fees.

Simple registration

Simple registration

Register desired jobs, no complex setup.

Stand out value

Stand out value

Highlight customer care, beat the competition.

No hidden costs mean no nasty surprises.
No hidden costs mean no nasty surprises.

Pricing

Only pay for jobs you register

Ensures your costs are protected through seasonality. It also gives more options around how you share the nominal cost with customers.

No hidden costs

Our Dispute Resolution service is the only one in the UK that provides ADR as a pre-event purchased service. This means it’s cheaper and comes with zero hidden costs.

Pay by subscription

We are able to produce a subscription model for those companies or organisations who turnover less than £5m per year. If your turnover is more and you still want a subscription service, please get in contact with us for a bespoke price.

How the installer sign-up works

If you’ve got questions we’ve got answers.
If you’ve got questions we’ve got answers.

Commonly asked questions

Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers. If you need more information, please call us on 0161 676 0919 or email us below.

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What are your business hours?

We operate Monday - Friday, from 09:00 to 17:00. We are closed on Bank Holidays.

Where is your main office?

We operate a fully remote workforce, with a head office based in Manchester.

How much does ADR cost?

Our pricing list online and can be downloaded here.

What are the main advantages of using dispute resolution?

Both parties can negotiate using an impartial mediator in order to try and resolve the dispute.

It can prevent the dispute being elevated to legal proceedings/court which can be an expensive and lengthy process.

It can prevent further stress, upset and frustration.

ADR is quick so should reduce the time to resolve the dispute.

Who should attend the ADR process?

The company the complaint is against and the customer who has made the complaint. If the customer wishes to have a representative to act on their behalf, they will be required to provide authorisation to do this.

What happens if agreement is made on some issues, but not on others?

It depends on the circumstances as the purpose of mediation is to gain all the necessary information in order to gain an amicable conclusion between both parties, therefore, neither party can keep adding to their complaint as this can and will frustrate the process.

However, if there are further issues encountered when the contents of the agreement is being carried out, this will need to be reported to the mediator and a new agreement will need to be drafted and signed by both parties.

What is the difference between mediation and conciliation?

In ADR, mediation involves an impartial professional guiding parties towards a mutually agreeable solution through open dialogue, without legal binding. This 'soft' process challenges viewpoints and fosters compromise. At Dispute Assist, our mediators specialise in home improvement and renewable energy disputes, ensuring efficient, industry-focused resolutions.

Conciliation, a more assertive ADR approach, brings parties closer to resolving disputes outside court. An experienced officer proposes potential solutions if parties struggle independently. Dispute Assist excels in this, leveraging our industry-focused ADR Officers to facilitate fair settlements by drawing on their industry expertise.

What happens if my dispute is not resolved?

A couple of choices here. Continue utilising our service where we will escalate your dispute to arbitration or expert determination.

Alternatively, you can progress to the more expensive litigation route.

What is the maximum amount of time that can pass for a dispute to be raised?

6 years.

Is ADR compulsory?

Under the Consumer Rights Act of 2015, traders are required to'signpost' consumers to an ADR provider in the event of a dispute. 

Do we have to prepare anything in advance of using ADR?

Consumers and installers and businesses must provide the dispute resolution officers with evidence.

The officer will ask both parties for this information if required. On some occasions it is not always required if the complaint is something that can be done with just a couple of phone calls.

How long is the process likely to last?

The ADR process has a 90-day resolution time with extensions if necessary and both parties agree.

However, at Dispute Assist our aim is to resolve complaints quickly and fairly and our average dispute resolution time is industry-leading at just 5.6 days.

Will the agreement be binding on both parties?

Any compromise agreement is binding on both parties providing both parties have read, digested, and signed the agreement.

Should the dispute be escalated to arbitration or expert determination, the outcome is legally binding on both parties.

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