With costs escalating it is always tempted to go with the lowest quote. The cash offer from a firm or individual that seems to make sense.
Many will ask for ‘bank transfer’ or cash knowing that is impossible to get your money back if it goes wrong.
Problem is…
Trading standards are not interested and nor are the banks.
They key for you, if the work is not completed or even if there is fail to start and you take court action. You may still end up the loser as many of these traders are using the debt advice options in order to avoid payment.
These people know what they are doing and often that is the business model they choose.
Rogue builders, garages and workshops, traders on Facebook or social market places.
You have be careful, look for VAT registrations and up to date company accounts, references and excellent reviews before even thinking about parting with a deposit .
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