Rogue traders are people who call at your door pretending to be qualified tradespeople and offering to do work on your home. They may suggest urgent repairs need carrying out at your home. They may pressurise you to make quick decisions to have work done, pay in advance for materials or do poor work at highly inflated prices.

Remember:
- Never agree to have work done by somebody who is just passing or take their word that it needs to be done at all
- Don’t feel pressured. Don’t agree to hand over money at the door. Take time to think about it and talk to someone you trust
- Find reputable companies via the Trading Standards website: https://orlo.uk/XvQ3o
- Obtain 3 written quotes before choosing a trader
- Don’t pay any money upfront, particular in cash. Only pay for work once it has been completed and you are satisfied with the job.
- Consider setting up a No Cold Calling Zone https://orlo.uk/Qz80I