APN Membership Packages
Choose the right APN membership route for your business, from Verified Member status and professional profile visibility through to future Referral, Growth and Priority Partner opportunities.
Architectural Partner Network (APN) is being built in stages, with membership options designed to support suitable residential professionals at different levels of visibility, credibility and future referral involvement.
APN Membership Packages are structured across four levels, allowing suitable businesses to choose the right route for their current needs and future growth plans. Some members may start with Package 1 for credibility and profile visibility, then apply to move into Package 2, 3 or 4 as the wider referral platform develops.
The current phase focuses on APN Verified Member status, professional profile pages, badge use and business credibility. From January 2027, the wider APN referral platform is planned to introduce Referral Partner, Growth Partner and Priority Partner opportunities for suitable businesses, subject to category, territory and availability.
APN is not being built as a mass lead-selling website or generic trade directory. The aim is to create a curated residential partner network for contractors, surveyors, builders, trades, consultants and home improvement specialists who want to present their businesses properly and prepare for future homeowner introductions connected to residential project activity.
Package 1 — APN Verified Member
Start with APN Verified Member status to strengthen your professional image, support homeowner trust and position your business inside the Architectural Partner Network.
Best for businesses that want professional credibility, badge use and a profile within the Architectural Partner Network.
APN Verified Member status is the entry-level membership route for suitable residential professionals who want to strengthen their business image and become part of the network before wider referral opportunities open.
Verified Members can benefit from a professional APN profile page, verification review and use of the APN Verified Partner badge across suitable business marketing, subject to APN membership terms and badge-use rules.
This package is designed for businesses that want to look more credible, more established and more professionally aligned with residential project work.
It may be suitable for contractors, surveyors, builders, trades, installers, consultants and home improvement specialists who want APN status and profile visibility, but do not yet require active referral positioning.
Typical benefits may include:
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APN Verified Member status
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professional APN profile page
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use of the APN Verified Partner badge
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credibility and profile visibility
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category and service presentation
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potential future upgrade route
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preparation for wider APN opportunities
Package 2 — APN Referral Partner
For suitable businesses wanting future homeowner introduction eligibility by category and territory.
APN Referral Partner status is intended for businesses that want to move beyond profile visibility and become eligible for suitable homeowner introductions as the wider APN referral platform develops.
Referral Partners are expected to be positioned by category and territory, helping APN match relevant homeowner project needs with suitable service providers.
This package is likely to suit businesses that are ready to respond professionally to homeowner enquiries and want to be considered for project opportunities connected to the design, planning and pre-build stage.
APN Referral Partner status will be subject to approval, suitability, category availability and territory availability.
Typical benefits may include:
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all relevant Verified Member benefits
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referral eligibility where suitable
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category positioning
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territory positioning
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future homeowner introduction opportunities
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stronger APN partner status
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upgrade pathway to Growth or Priority Partner status
APN Referral Partner status does not guarantee enquiry volumes, project values or appointment levels. It provides eligibility for suitable introductions as the network develops.
Package 3 — APN Growth Partner
Best for established residential businesses that want stronger visibility, enhanced positioning and a more active role within APN.
APN Growth Partner status is designed for businesses that want more than basic referral eligibility. It is intended for suitable residential professionals who want stronger category visibility, improved profile presentation and a more developed position inside the Architectural Partner Network.
Growth Partners may be better suited to businesses with a stronger operational base, clear service offering, good presentation standards and capacity to handle relevant homeowner enquiries professionally.
This package can help suitable businesses strengthen their visibility across APN while preparing for future project opportunities connected to residential design, planning and pre-build activity.
Typical benefits may include:
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all relevant Verified Member benefits
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enhanced APN profile presentation
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stronger category visibility
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improved territory positioning
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future homeowner introduction eligibility
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potential inclusion in selected APN category pages
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greater preparation for referral activity
APN Growth Partner status will be subject to category fit, territory availability, suitability and approval.
Package 4 — APN Priority Partner
For selected businesses in premium or competitive residential project categories.
APN Priority Partner status is intended for suitable businesses operating in higher-value or more competitive categories where stronger positioning may be required.
Priority Partner opportunities may be particularly relevant to businesses involved in house extensions, loft conversions, garage conversions, garden buildings, windows and doors, approved inspectors, structural engineering, party wall services, kitchens, bathrooms, HVAC, roofing and other key residential project services.
This package is expected to be more selective. It may involve premium category positioning, territory consideration and stronger referral visibility where suitable.
APN Priority Partner status is not intended for every business. It is designed for carefully selected partners who can support homeowners professionally and respond effectively to higher-value residential project opportunities.
Typical benefits may include:
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all relevant Verified Member benefits
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priority category positioning where available
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stronger territory consideration
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potential premium project relevance
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enhanced profile visibility
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future homeowner introduction eligibility
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stronger APN partner status
Priority Partner status will be subject to approval, category suitability, territory availability and APN’s wider referral strategy.
Which APN Package Is Right for Your Business?
The right APN package depends on what your business needs now and how you want to position yourself for the future.
If your immediate priority is credibility, profile visibility and use of the APN Verified Partner badge, APN Verified Member status may be the right starting point.
If your business wants to be considered for future homeowner introductions, Referral Partner status may be more suitable once the wider referral platform opens.
If you want stronger category visibility and a more developed APN presence, Growth Partner status may be the better route.
If your business operates in a premium residential project category and wants stronger positioning where available, Priority Partner status may be the most appropriate option.
Many businesses may start as Verified Members and later apply to upgrade as APN develops.
Membership Is Subject to Suitability
APN is being built as a curated partner network, not an open directory.
Membership and package availability are subject to suitability, verification checks, category fit, territory availability and APN’s wider network requirements.
This selective approach is part of the value of APN. The aim is not to create the largest possible list of contractors, surveyors, trades and service providers. The aim is to build a credible network of suitable residential professionals who can support homeowners responsibly.
Not a Mass Lead-Selling Platform
APN is different from ordinary lead generation websites, shared lead platforms and generic trade directories.
The network is not designed around selling the same enquiry to endless companies. It is being built around professional credibility, verified status, profile visibility and carefully developed homeowner introduction routes.
This is why APN Membership Packages focus on more than just leads. They are designed to help suitable businesses strengthen their professional image, build trust and prepare for future residential project opportunities.
Prepare for the January 2027 Referral Launch
The wider APN referral platform is planned to open from January 2027.
The current phase gives suitable businesses time to establish their profile, prepare badge use, strengthen their credibility and position themselves ahead of future Referral, Growth and Priority Partner opportunities.
Early membership can help approved businesses build their presence within the Architectural Partner Network before some categories and territories become more competitive.
Apply or Register Interest
If your business works with homeowners, residential property projects or home improvement services, APN Membership can help you strengthen your professional image and prepare for the next stage of the Architectural Partner Network.
Start with APN Verified Member status or register your interest in future Referral, Growth or Priority Partner opportunities.
Partner FAQs
What APN Membership Packages are available?
APN is being structured around Verified Member, Referral Partner, Growth Partner and Priority Partner routes. Verified Member status focuses on credibility, profile visibility and badge use. Referral, Growth and Priority Partner opportunities are expected to relate more directly to future homeowner introductions as the network develops.
Which APN package should I choose first?
Many businesses may start with APN Verified Member status to establish their profile, badge use and credibility before applying for future Referral, Growth or Priority Partner opportunities.
Does APN Membership guarantee referrals?
No. APN Membership does not guarantee referrals, enquiry volumes, project values or appointment levels. The network is being built around suitability, professional positioning and future homeowner introduction opportunities where appropriate.
What is the difference between a Verified Member and a Referral Partner?
A Verified Member receives professional status, profile visibility and potential badge use. A Referral Partner is expected to be positioned for future homeowner introductions in suitable categories and territories once referral activity opens.
What is an APN Priority Partner?
An APN Priority Partner is expected to be a more selective membership route for suitable businesses seeking stronger positioning in premium or competitive residential project categories.
Can I upgrade my APN package later?
Yes, the intention is that suitable businesses may be able to apply to upgrade as APN develops, subject to suitability, category availability, territory availability and approval.
Is APN a lead generation website?
APN is not designed as a mass lead-selling platform or generic trade directory. It is a curated partner network focused on verified status, professional credibility, profile visibility and future homeowner introductions for suitable residential professionals.