A neighbour of ours (90 years old) decided to engage workmen from a flyer put through his door. I have seen the flyer and all
looks professional/insured.
He/They agreed the work and price, however after 20 minutes they told him they had finished – he pointed out several small jobs which
had not been addressed….20 minutes later they said they had finished – again not all jobs completed.
At the end (I have cctv as proof – they were at his property for 1 hour 2 minutes) they charged him £100 (which he paid) and had still not completed the jobs he had requested.
I’ll not go on too long but yes he appears to have been ripped off – that said should he have paid a £100
I will investigate on his behalf – but have they broken the law – the answer is no – has he been ripped off – probably.
On our estate we tend to use workmen who are (a) local and (b) recommended – my neighbour has lived here some 40 years and I am forever explaining to him (a) & (b)
Just be careful.
