We are delighted to share some exciting news with our customers, clients, and industry partners: Jacksons Fencing has officially been awarded Specialist Contractor status by the Association of Fencing Industries (AFI).

This achievement marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to delivering the highest standards of quality, safety, and professionalism across every project we undertake.

What this accreditation means

The AFI is the UK’s leading trade association for the fencing sector, representing contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers, and promoting excellence throughout the industry.

Within the AFI’s Certified Contractor Scheme (CCS), contractors are assessed and certified at one of four levels: General, Commercial, Major Projects, and Specialist. Each level requires clear evidence of technical competence, training, regulatory compliance, and the ability to deliver projects of increasing complexity.

Being upgraded to Specialist means we have demonstrated the capability to undertake complex, technical, or logistically demanding fencing installations, meeting the AFI’s highest standards for professional competence and quality.

Why this matters

Trusted quality and assurance

The AFI’s certification scheme helps end users confidently identify fencing contractors who meet robust industry standards. This accreditation gives you peace of mind that our work has been independently assessed and meets strict technical, safety, and regulatory criteria.

Capability for more complex projects

As a Specialist contractor, we are recognised as being able to deliver advanced and demanding fencing solutions, whether for residential, commercial, industrial, or high security applications. This ensures we can support a far wider range of project requirements with confidence and precision.

A stronger competitive edge in tendered work

More public sector and commercial tenders now specify AFI certification as part of their procurement process. Our new Specialist status positions us to take on a wider variety of these opportunities, broadening the services we can offer to clients with strict or specialised project needs.

A reflection of our team’s dedication

Achieving Specialist status is not a box ticking exercise, it is a testament to the ongoing hard work, professionalism, and technical ability of our entire team. Every member of staff has contributed to reaching this standard, and we are proud to have this independently recognised by the UK’s leading fencing authority.

Find out more about our other accreditations and memberships including Cyber Essentials Plus.