Resident

Derbyshire Trading Standards would like to warn residents that there is a business operating in the Sandiacre area who are cold calling residents, particularly those who are elderly or vulnerable, and telling them there is a problem with their roof. The business has been persistent and is ignoring “no cold callers” door stickers.  

Trading Standards advises against dealing with any trader who approaches you on the doorstep.  Most reputable businesses do not deal in this way.  If you think that you need work doing on your home or garden you should obtain quotes from 3 or 4 reputable traders.  

Derbyshire County Council provides a Trusted Trader scheme. All the businesses who sign up have been checked out by the Trading Standards team.  To find a Trusted Trader in your area, call 01629 533190 or visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/trustedtrader.

Remember, you don’t have to open the door to anyone you don’t know.  If you do decide to answer the door, take the following steps:  

If you have any concerns about this matter you can call the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0808 2231133 or Derbyshire Police on 101.