David Rutland Block Paving
The Hard Landscape Specialist

 Identifying The 'Cowboy' Traders
These 'rogue traders' give quality firms like ours a bad name.  But they can seem so plausible and outwardly genuine that it can seem hard, at first glance, to identify them for what they are.  To help you here are some tips.
  1. Watch out for the ones who can 'start tomorrow' or within a few days time.  Good quality, reputable people are usually in very much demand but are well worth waiting for.
  2. Quality workmen don't go round cold calling.  This indicates desperation and raises the 'question' of why they have to resort to such methods.
  3. Always insist on a written quotation - a verbal estimate is worthless when it comes to any disputes about what is and is not included.
  4. Ask to see examples of their work.
  5. Is the company VAT registered - this is a good indication that the people you are dealing with are legitimate.
  6. Never deal with any company that you can only contact via a mobile phone number - look for a landline and full postal address.  The 'cowboys' don't want to be found if there problems.
  7. Are they affiliated to or registered with a well known organisation.  Marshall's have an accessible register of approved landscape contractors and driveway installers.  You can find David Rutland Block Paving by telephoning the Marshalls Helpline on 0845  300 30 30 or by visiting www.marshalls.co.uk/transform

If you want a quality job that will enhance your property and can be relied on to last then contact David Rutland Block Paving for a quote.

 

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