Minimise your risks of being caught out by cowboy tradespeople

By following these simple rules you can reduce your risks of losing your money or having a bad experience with a trades person

• Employ Highbrow Roofing!
• NEVER EMPLOY cold callers or doorstep salesmen!
• Get at least 3 independant estimates on headed note paper with address of usual business
• Talk to previous customers and view previous work
• Don't just go by website reviews
• Varify membership with governing bodies
• Question insurance cover - and ask to see recent current Insurance certificates
• Ensure you have a written contract of works
• Ask for before and after photographs - especially if it is roof work that you are unable to access yourself
• Stage payments - Make sure you have an itinerary of works and when payments will be made. DO NOT pay for work that has NOT been done
• Make sure any work is within any local area planning guidelines
• Ensure additional costs are agreed before work continues
• Beware guarantee's on repairs
• Always try to look at the work before final payment
• Make lots of cups of tea!