We are conscious that several warnings have gone out recently to specific areas in Hampshire but these traders can so easily travel throughout the county.  We are therefore re-sending brief information to everyone.  Full details can be found on our website detailed below.

• Roof Repairs (loose tiles, missing tiles) – some asking for small amounts of money for the repairs, then increasing the cost when further faults are found.
  
• Roof cleaning (including power washing which can cause damage) and repairs.
  
• Cleaning driveways, pavements, patios  -  often by powerwash systems.  These often cause damage and charges are inflated.
  
• Security -  Telephoned crime or security surveys.  Asking quite personal questions regarding home security.  The aim will be to sell you an alarm system.  Often high pressure selling, visits to ascertain what is required and even ‘free’ systems and untrue statements that Trading Standards approve and direct response by the police.
  
• Tarmac – re-surfacing work to drives and paths.
  
• Tree surgery and gardening services. 
  

Some of these traders are not providing consumers with the required notice of right to cancel (7 day cooling off period), others are inflating costs for work which is not necessary and demanding cash.

Please be on your guard with regard to cold callers either on your doorstep or by telephone.  Please do not hesitate to contact our Quick Response Team on 01962 833 666.

Full details of these warnings can be found on our website:  www3.hants.gov.uk/tradingstandards/tradingstandards-scams.htm