APLUS approved plumbers

How can I become an APLUS approved plumber?

• Complete the form below and email to us at: aplus@anglianwater.co.uk together with the other listed requirements.  Once your application has been assessed, you will be sent details of how to pay the joining fee of £180 (includes VAT).
• Provide proof of accepted formal qualification in plumbing as listed on the application form.
• Provide proof of a water regulations qualification.
• Along with your application please email a passport style photo of yourself for your identity card.
• Forward copies of your current Public Liability Insurance cover for a minimum of £2 million if sole trader or £5 million if a company. 

Please note that Anglian Water holds no responsibility for the cost of any work carried out by an approved plumber/contractor.

If you would prefer to apply by post, please send all documets listed above to the address on the application form.

Apply to become an APLUS approved plumber

• Application form (pdf, 0.17MB)
• Terms & Conditions (pdf, 0.31MB)
• APLUS / WaterSafe Recognised Plumbing Qualifications

• All Approved Plumbers must have passed an NVQ level 2, 3 or craft certificate in plumbing and have an accompanying endorsed Water Regulations certificate. The full list of qualifications accepted is on the WaterSafe website here.
• If you are an experienced plumber without these qualifications, you can take the BPEC Experienced Worker Qualification to join WaterSafe. Please note the Experienced Worker Qualification is no longer available to new learners and the last certification date is 31st August 2022. 
• If you are a business you must have at least one qualified individual who is recognised by WaterSafe for every five employees undertaking water supply installation work. WaterSafe approved businesses must commit to send only qualified and WaterSafe recognised individuals to respond to WaterSafe-generated work.
• The plumber must live in the Anglian Water water region to be eligible for APLUS membership.

APLUS members only

Order your 'Certificate of Compliance' pads here:

• Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations certficates must be used on every occasion where an internal or external plumbing system has been installed.