
Apply for PDA membership
It doesn’t matter whether you are a sole trader or a large company. We value all our members, because in the PDA, everyone matters.
Become part of the PDA
Enquire now to gain access to a wealth of help and support, member discounts and a listing on our member’s directory. Plus, be tender ready with a trade body membership.
Some of our popular benefits include:
The PDA is also a Trade Association member of Build UK, Trade Association Forum (TAF), and Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC).
FAQ’S
Established in 1894, we are the only UK-wide trade and employer’s association for the painting and decorating industry.
We represent the UK’s insured, professional painters and decorators – from sole traders to SMEs and multinational painting contractors.
- Check you fulfil the membership criteria.
- Complete the online application form.
- The PDA will contact you with further information.
- When you commit to membership, we will check your public liability insurance and references.
- If you’re approved, you will be sent your Membership Pack and can access all our services.
For more information, please call us on 02476 353776 and a member of the team will be happy to help.
As a non-profit organisation, the PDA reinvests membership fees to provide support, benefits, and trade discounts for members.
Membership starts from just £20.00 per month, with costs varying depending on the size of your business – whether a sole trader or larger company.
If you would like to learn more about our fees, please enquire with us direct on 02476 353776 or email [email protected]
*The Commercial Legal Expenses cover provided with membership levels 1 to 5 does not cover any claim relating to or arising from any cause, event or circumstance occurring before, or existing at, the start of your PDA membership and which has or which you knew, or should reasonably have known, may give rise to a dispute, legal proceedings, HMRC investigation or a claim.





















