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Avoiding The Pitfalls

Spotting The Rogues

A few tips from the FMB to help you avoid falling into the clutches of 'Cowboy' builders.

Treat them with suspicion if they
  • Evade giving you references or details of previous jobs

  • Offer you a cheap deal for cash

  • Suggest that you can avoid paying VAT for cash

  • Confuse you with jargon and complicated explanations

  • Insist that a written contract is not necessary

  • Say that they can start tomorrow (a good builder is usually busy)

  • Can’t give you costings because things may change

  • Laugh when you suggest showing them plans

  • Give you a surprisingly low quote

  • Can only be reached by mobile and don't have an address on their card

  • Assure you that the details are their problem and you don’t need to worry

  • Knock the opposition

 

"Death is more universal than life; everyone dies but not everyone lives."

A. Sachs