Rogue traders active in Kent
Following Storm Eunice and continuing high winds, be alert to rogue traders knocking on your door. We have received reports of over-priced repairs to fencing in the Kent area.
Common tactics include:
• Repairing damage on your roof,
• Removing tree branches overhanging on a footpath that could cause injury or
• Repairing your damaged fence to protect your property.
Do not panic - close the door on the cold caller.
Remember:
Common tactics include:
• Repairing damage on your roof,
• Removing tree branches overhanging on a footpath that could cause injury or
• Repairing your damaged fence to protect your property.
Do not panic - close the door on the cold caller.
Remember:
• Never agree to work on your house or garden by someone who knocks on your door.
• Request free No Uninvited Traders door stickers
• Reputable builders, roofers and gardeners do not cold call.
• Request free No Uninvited Traders door stickers
• Reputable builders, roofers and gardeners do not cold call.
Order a 'No Uninvited Traders' Door Sticker at: https://bit.ly/3p8JdNL
If you need storm damage work done, find safe local traders on Trading Standards Checked or
call: 03000 41 64 38 (open 9:00am - 6:00pm on weekdays and 9:00am - 5:00pm on Saturday).
Report cold callers to Kent Police on: 101 or call: 999 if they are aggressive or refuse to leave.
Report cold callers to Kent Police on: 101 or call: 999 if they are aggressive or refuse to leave.
For free advice, contact Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on: 0808 223 1133.
Please warn family members, friends and neighbours!
We know doorstep criminals tell us our roof tiles are loose, our chimney stacks are dangerous, our trees are diseased and our driveways need jet washing.
Help keep your community safe. Report doorstep criminals as soon as you see them or tell your local Community Warden or Police Officer.
Even if you're not sure if they are a criminal tell us anyway, we want to know.
Please warn family members, friends and neighbours!
We know doorstep criminals tell us our roof tiles are loose, our chimney stacks are dangerous, our trees are diseased and our driveways need jet washing.
Help keep your community safe. Report doorstep criminals as soon as you see them or tell your local Community Warden or Police Officer.
Even if you're not sure if they are a criminal tell us anyway, we want to know.
For advice and to report issues to KCC Trading Standards contact:
Citizens Advice consumer helpline on: 0808 223 1133
Consumer Advice scams action line on: 0808 250 5050
Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Consumer Advice scams action line on: 0808 250 5050
Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Kent County Council Public Protection
