Rogue Traders

Imposters portraying themselves as master craftsmen are costing the public and insurance companies millions in lost revenue per year.

As a result of this, faulty workmanship is exposed and your dream home that you invested your hard earned money in will fast turn into a nightmare. There are no short cuts and paying a cheaper price from the cheapest quote does not necessarily mean you will get a quality tradesmen from an experienced and reputable roofing company. A recent Lloyds TSB insurance report indicated that rogue traders in the building industry cost britons over £1.36 Billion each year in botched jobs and will take a further £2 billion to rectify the work.

All this has an adverse effect on the customer through stress, hardship and misplaced trust and also gives reputable companies cause to be concerned as it is giving the industry a terrible name.

Be on the lookout for cowboy fitters and be advised to make measurable precautions before you sign a contract allowing a builder to complete an installation or a remedial repair on your home.

Ask informative questions relating to their trade, such as:

• Do you have public liability insurance?
• How long have you been trading?
• Are you registered?
• What associations are you members of?
• Can I see a portfolio of past projects?
• What kind of guarantees can you offer me?