Warning over rogue asphalt laying firm following cold-calling incidents in Wyre

Residents in Wyre are being warned about cold-calling rogue traders following two incidents in the last two weeks.
By James Graves
Published 22nd Jan 2021, 09:34 BST
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Wyre Police said an asphalt laying company has attended a rural farm and a rural small holding and offered to carry out work on their driveways.

PCSO Kirsty Church said: “On both occasions a small amount of work was agreed to be carried out. It was only later, when the owner of the land has returned, they have discovered that the workmen have carried out work to a much larger scale than agreed and have then demanded more money to be paid.

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“Please can we remind residents to think before accepting work from cold callers. If you require any home improvements or services please use local, trusted traders. A full list of these can be found at www.trustedtraders.which.co.uk/for-traders.

Wyre Police are warning residents about cold-callersWyre Police are warning residents about cold-callers
Wyre Police are warning residents about cold-callers

“If you have had work carried out by a cold calling company and the work carried out has been unsatisfactory, please report this to Lancashire Trading Standards.”

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