19th February 2016 Tarmac Jobbers - Householders and Businesses BewareThe Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading is advising householders and businesses not to use tarmac jobbers who turn up unannounced. The OFT is aware of tarmac jobbers who are currently operating on this basis in the Island. Potential customers approached by these traders are often persuaded to accept their offer because they initially appear to be cheaper than local traders and they can begin straightaway. Good local traders may be very busy and you may have to wait, but this is a much better option. Even if problems do occur with the, job the local traders are still here to sort things out. Many rogue traders who cold-call not only carry out poor quality work, but also use sub-standard materials. They will often pester victims into having unnecessary work done. Any “guarantees” provided are likely to be worthless. The likelihood of them returning to put work right is minimal, unless they think that they can con more money out of their victims. Chief Inspector of Trading Standards, John Peet offers these tips to avoid being the victim of a rogue trader:
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