Trading standard officials have revealed that the number of complaints about rogue traders in the Nottinghamshire area has risen from 2009 to 2010.
One couple were charged an unbelievable £8,000 for a repair to their roof that took all of two days after carrying out the work without permission then attempting to demand cash.
Nottinghamshire county councillor Mick Murphy advised that all those having work carried out should be aware of their right to a 7 day cooling off period before the commencement of the work, and to be mindful of door to door callers offering ‘dubious discounts’.