Builder Got It Wrong: Cost The Homeowner £55,000 • Another homeowner scammed for £37,000 from a builder who did not get building control and planning.
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It always starts the same way — you get a quote that is hundreds, maybe thousands cheaper than the competition.
The Stage Payment Shuffle – When Work Stops Every Time You Pay
You have got a payment schedule, the builder is on site, and things seem to be moving. Then — the work stops.
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You hired a reputable builder — or so you thought. You met the boss, got the quote, agreed the price.
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It's one of the biggest cons in domestic building — and it catches thousands of homeowners every year.
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View allFake Qualifications – Spotting Builders Who Lie About Their Credentials
It's one of the oldest scams in the book — a builder flashing fake badges, made-up memberships, and invented qualifications.
The Phantom Quote Trick – When Cheap Turns Out Costly
It always starts the same way — you get a quote that is hundreds, maybe thousands cheaper than the competition.
The Stage Payment Shuffle – When Work Stops Every Time You Pay
You have got a payment schedule, the builder is on site, and things seem to be moving. Then — the work stops.
The Dodgy Contract Scam – Why Rogue Builders Avoid Written Agreements
If your builder says, "We don't need a contract — my word's my bond," stop right there.
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