Bexley Trading Standards is reminding residents to stay vigilant following reports of rogue roofers targeting local homeowners with uninvited visits, cold-calling and high-pressure sales tactics.
- say no to cold callers - never accept uninvited roofing offers at your door or respond to unverified leaflet drops
- do your research - always get at least three written quotes and thoroughly check a company's credentials and history
- never pay large sums upfront - be wary of cash demands or requests to transfer money to private individuals
Find reliable local tradesmen
To take the headache out of finding trustworthy help, Bexley residents can visit the What Tradesman Scheme website for details. Managed to help you avoid rogue operators; the scheme allows you to search for vetted local traders, as well as read and leave genuine customer feedback.
Who to contact
- immediate risk or crime in progress: call the police on 999
- consumer advice or to report a scam: contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 0808 223 1133
- suspected bank fraud: call 159