How to Avoid Rogues in the Roofing Industry

Television programmes like the BBC’s Rogue Traders have made people more alert to the problem of building industry cowboys, but some builders are still out to con you. This recent news story about a couple in Clitheroe who paid a roofer nearly £8000 despite being originally quoted less than a thousand makes that all too clear. Becoming suspicious of his increasing demands for more cash, they called in surveyors who revealed that instead of replacing the tiles, he had merely turned the original tiles upside down. The roofer was taken to court and jailed for fraud.

Always Check the Accreditations

The surest way to avoid being conned is to check that the builder you employ has officially recognised accreditations. Before you employ someone to work in or on your home, make sure that they are affiliated with some independent bodies related to their industry.

Our Accreditations

We are proud to be affiliated with:

• The Confederation of Roofing Contractors
  
• The National Federation of Roofing Contractors
  
• Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme
  
• FairTrades and TrustMark
  
• Norfolk Trusted Trader
  
• Constructionline
  

You can read about all these organisations, and how they can protect you from the cowboys, on the accreditations page of our website.

Our Customer Service Pledge

We consider our excellent customer service to be one of the most important factors in the success of our business. We have made a pledge to our customers so that they know exactly what to expect from us at each stage of the roofing process:

1. Free survey.
   
2. Written quote within 72 hours.
   
3. Work dates booked in.
   
4. Completion of the roofing project.
   
5. Fully itemised bill for payment.
   

Notice that you will not be expected to pay us until the work is completed.

If you are looking for fully accredited and competent local builders to work on your roof, call us on 01603 418818. Avoid the rogues: trust RG Leverett.