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Homeowners forced to fork out thousands as insulation scam cases rise
Scots are being misled into buying costly loft insulation by rogue traders claiming it will help cut energy costs.
Crown Office to examine ‘potential criminality’ of selling home insulation products
Trading Standards Scotland has welcomed reports that the Crown Office and the Procurator Fiscal are examining potential criminality in the selling of home insulation products.
Scots couple lost £11k in spray foam loft insulation scam that left their house 'unsellable'
Winter is the ideal time of year for unscrupulous con artists to call on homeowners – often older people – and try to sell them spray foam insulation, which can stop lenders from providing a mortgage on the property
Spray insulation scams: what you need to know
At this time of year, many people are looking for ways to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Unfortunately, rogue installers are taking advantage of this situation, making doorstep and cold calls and pressuring people into agreeing to work which is overpriced and unsuitable for their property.
Spray insulation scams on the rise in South Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire
Rogue installers are taking the opportunity to make doorstep and cold calls to vulnerable homeowners, pressuring them into installing overpriced and unnecessary insulation.
Roofing Scams and How to Spot Them
As with most scam artists, roofing scammers will do all they can to get what they want without doing much work. The trick for any homeowner is to learn how to spot roofing scammers and avoid them before they have conned you.
Roof coating company prosecuted for mis-selling building works
A company has pleaded guilty to misleading a Dorset couple into urgently buying roofing work at an excessive price. They pleaded guilty at Bournemouth Crown Court to two offences under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations.
Can Loft Conversions Count As An Extra Room When Selling Your House?
When considering selling a property, homeowners often look for ways to maximise its value. In the UK, one common method is to add an extra room through a loft conversion. However, many homeowners wonder whether a loft conversion can indeed be counted as an extra room
Trading standards investigation leads to prosecution of fraudulent roofing operation
At Winchester Crown Court, three individuals were convicted on charges relating to the provision of roof maintenance and general maintenance to which false representations were made regarding both the necessity and value of the work.