Practical tips and advice leaflets on how to avoid falling victim to cons or scams from doorstep sellers.
Beware of unscrupulous callers who may try to pressure you into buying.
Do not deal with people who knock on your door offering to do home improvement work or want to store their equipment on your property.
If you do receive such a call, then stop before you answer the door, put the chain on and check the person's credentials. If you do not know the caller do not let them in, as once they are in it may be very difficult to get them to leave.
Do not agree to any work where the caller says "we are only in the area today"
Do not be enticed into hiring the caller on the basis that they will offer you a reduction in price, if you allow them to store their machinery on your property.
Do not let a doorstep caller persuade you that you need work done on your home.
Having Work Done on Your Home
If you need a builder, plumber or other contractor, do not just pick one from the Yellow Pages - get a reputable and reliable local contractor either through personal recommendation, or through the local referral services Contractor Call or Buy With Confidence.
For more information about these referral schemes, go to Having Work Done on Your Home - see Related Pages.
