Warning over Emsworth cold-calls
Homeowners have been warned against cold-callers offering to block pave and tarmac their driveways.
Hampshire County Council's trading standards believes traders are cold-calling and dropping off leaflets offering the service in Emsworth.
It warns that traders are not providing customers with the required notice of right to cancel, which gives people a seven day cooling-off period before work starts.
Trading standards also fear these builders may start work without obtaining written consent.
They are now advising residents not to agree to work as a result of a cold-call or via a leaflet drop until they have checked everything out.
Trading standards officers say householders should obtain at least three quotes from reputable businesses or traders.
And it advises people to make sure those firms belong to a recognised trade association, such as the Hampshire County Council Buy With Confidence Scheme.
Anyone has information about traders who may be cold-calling or requires advice on doorstep crime, can contact Hampshire County Council's Quick Response Team on 01962 833666.
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