Scam warning over rogue traders issued across Somerset

Alex Evans, Reporter Tuesday, February 25, 2014 5:30 PM

A WARNING over a scam operating in Somerset has been issued by Trading Standards.

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Unscrupulous traders are offering carpet cleaning services cheaply over the phone before inflating prices and finding problems once in a persons home.

Devon and Somerset Trading Standards said that despite prices quoted on the phone being around 20 per room, workmen have in some cases inflated the final bill to as much as 4,000 once work has begun.

It has raised concerns over the visits, at which unwanted pressure is heaped on householders to agree work they dont really want.

Steve Gardiner, of the councils Trading Standards department, said:

Do not be tempted to agree to work offered through an unsolicited telephone call of this nature.

Reputable traders should not give a price over the phone, without first carrying out an inspection.

Its always a good idea to get two or three quotes for any work you intend to carry out to your property, including carpet cleaning, to ensure that any price you agree to is fair and reasonable.

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Scam warning over rogue traders issued across Somerset