ITV are looking to talk to people about dishonest or incompetent tradespeople

ClareP · 07-07-2015, 14:59

Have you been a victim of dishonest or incompetent tradespeople?

Has your property been left in a mess by dodgy contractors?

ITV are currently looking for people from the North West to take part in a new programme that aims to investigate cases for people who have suffered at the hands of useless or sneaky tradespeople such as builders, roofers, electricians etc.

If you or someone you know would like our help or more information, please contact me at [email protected] or by phone on 0161 952 0609.

Michael1954 · 07-07-2015, 15:26

I'm sure we've all had problems with tradespeople at one time or another. But tell me, are you also going to contribute to this website, Clare, or is this a one-off visit?

maxthecollie · 07-07-2015, 15:42

Probably just a one off

Gremlin · 07-07-2015, 17:55

There has been a show ? on TV earlier this year following a dodgy roofer around Accrington.
It showed his face, van, phone number, name and an interview with him.
I wonder if he gets much work? Probably changed his works name by now.

Neil · 07-07-2015, 19:53

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Originally Posted by Michael1954

I'm sure we've all had problems with tradespeople at one time or another. But tell me, are you also going to contribute to this website, Clare, or is this a one-off visit?

What does it matter, she is hoping to catch out some dodgy tradespeople that might help protect the rest of us?

It's quite obvious that no she wont be a regular contributor but hopefully some good might come of it.

accyman · 08-07-2015, 18:03

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Originally Posted by Gremlin

There has been a show ? on TV earlier this year following a dodgy roofer around Accrington.
It showed his face, van, phone number, name and an interview with him.
I wonder if he gets much work? Probably changed his works name by now.

Yes it was that dodgy cowboy builders show with that ex burglar presenting it

accyman · 08-07-2015, 22:22

if she comes back she might be well advised to visit the hyndburn chat group on facebook as well

not using this as an excuse to promote the group its a genuine suggestion for a good cause

im going to look on facebook in the selling groups theres a couple who are going around the area ripping people off using a carpet buisness .Shoddy work or taking money and legging it etc

Michael1954 · 08-07-2015, 22:26

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Originally Posted by accyman

if she comes back she might be well advised to visit the hyndburn chat group on facebook as well

not using this as an excuse to promote the group its a genuine suggestion for a good cause

im going to look on facebook in the selling groups theres a couple who are going around the area ripping people off using a carpet buisness .Shoddy work or taking money and legging it etc

We don't have to wait for her to come back. There's no reason why we can't copy the details over to Hyndburn Chat.

accyman · 08-07-2015, 22:34

good point lol

sadly because of how fast facebook moves i can no longer find peoples warnings about the dodgy carpet sellers/fitters

all i can remember is that the husband got done for driving while on a ban or something and they linked the warning to a telegraph article relating to the person doing the con work

Michael1954 · 08-07-2015, 22:44

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Originally Posted by accyman

good point lol

sadly because of how fast facebook moves i can no longer find peoples warnings about the dodgy carpet sellers/fitters

all i can remember is that the husband got done for driving while on a ban or something and they linked the warning to a telegraph article relating to the person doing the con work

I remember the carpet seller story. I'll see if I can find it.

Michael1954 · 08-07-2015, 22:57

Found it! See Hyndburn Chat, "Dave Mac shared Lisa Houlgrave's photo to the group", June 22 9.27pm. The link to the Telegraph article is also there.

accyman · 09-07-2015, 00:30

not showing up for me in hyndburn chat can you post the information here

may as well so people who only use accywebb can be aware of them as well

Neil · 09-07-2015, 05:36

What about all those people selling illegal tobacco on local facebook selling groups?

Michael1954 · 09-07-2015, 06:01

https://m.facebook.com/groups/180568...15684178556369

I hope this link works, Accyman

Michael1954 · 09-07-2015, 06:10

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Originally Posted by Neil

What about all those people selling illegal tobacco on local facebook selling groups?

Well you've got Clare's phone number above, Neil. You might end up on telly!