I've only just seen this thread..
I have no idea what the other schemes are like when they visit, what they ask to see, what there technical departments are like, how easy they are to communicate with etc etc so its difficult to rate Stroma without a comparison. Also, I would think that 'to a degree' the assessment varies depending on who the actual assessor is, regardless of the scheme. Although I would like to think that the scheme has some bearing on the visit as they must have some 'values or rules' that are instilled into the assessor at least a little.
I have been with Stroma for just over 2 years now and have had 2 visits. I should have had a third by now but they are not the best at communication and have not contacted me or asked for this years ÂŁ288, so I am just letting it run and I will see if I am still able to notify when I have a notifiable job to do!
The assessor I have is called 'Nigel', they have other assessors but not too many I think. He is very thorough (which I like) and has spent 3/4 of a day each time (approx).
Just before the second visit they tried to charge me ÂŁ576 for the visit, saying it would be a day. I declined and spoke to the boss who apologised and was charged ÂŁ288. The point being, I think they may have been having some teething problems and the price is now set at ÂŁ288.
I wonder how long they will keep the price at ÂŁ288, but from what Richard says it may stay at that price, who knows?
I'd be interested to know what you think of them Spartykus, and if you think they differ (for better or worse) from the other schemes?
Good luck Murdoch, and let us know how you get on with them. On the whole I cant complain, especially at ÂŁ200 cheaper than the rivals.