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Nail The Rogues


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How to spot and avoid rogue traders

How to spot a rogue trader 

Cold callers may use lines like these to frighten homeowners into doing business with them:

 

  • You have loose tiles on your roof

  • Your roof has been leaking

  • I see cracked brickwork on your house

  • You need to have some pointing on your chimney

  • You need some work doing on your driveway

  • I’m doing some work in your area and have materials left over which we need to use it up

  • I’m doing free property surveys to check if you have rising damp

  • Your brickwork is acting like a sponge soaking up the rainwater

How do I get rid of these rogues? 
  • Do not engage in conversation with them
  • Saying you do not buy good and services at the door
  • Saying you need to compare prices
  • Saying you need to discuss it with your partner, son, daughter or friend.