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Fraudulent roofing contractor handed a deferred prison term relating to some unsatisfactory refurbishments
IN August, it was revealed that a roofing contractor received a deferred prison term of 18 months relating to some unsatisfactory refurbishments.
46-year-old Richard Maurice Birch, of Evesham accepted responsibility to committing an array of offences relating to the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, when operating as‘ My Roofing Company Ltd,’‘ Roofing Repairs.’
Simon Wilkes, the‘ Head of Worcestershire Regulatory Services,’ stated the following:“ The work done by our Trading Standards Officers to protect Worcestershire residents from unscrupulous rogue traders cannot be overplayed.”
“ This case highlights how rogue traders do not have the requisite skills and willingness to complete jobs to an acceptable standard.”
As a member of the Confederation of Roofing Contractors( CORC), you must abide by our Code of Conduct, especially with regards to estimates, quotations and contracts.
Estimates, Quotations and Contracts
CORC members shall supply sufficient information at the commencement of a contract to satisfy client’ s needs. This information should include rates / total price / extra over items, technical information( including technical product literature if necessary) and additional options, if relevant.
CORC members shall not undertake unsolicited visits to consumers homes.
Each quotation for the public should reflect their limited technical knowledge. All wording should be self-explanatory and avoid an over-technical bias.
Once the parties agree to the resultant written quotation or estimate, a contract shall exist between them. This must be confirmed in writing.
Where work to be carried out is of a minor, urgent or unquantifiable nature, a trade member may point out to the client that it would be to the practical advantage of both parties if the work was carried out on a day work or costplus basis. Providing the client agrees to these arrangements, they shall be informed of day work rates for labour, plant, material and transport together with any minimum charge that may apply. Day work sheets and / or time sheets shall be made available to the client if requested.
All estimates / quotations should carry a clause that the client is to provide adequate safety precautions to comply with current Health and Safety Regulations. General public clients should be made aware of this need and that you have included for it in your quotation / estimate.
For more information, feel free to visit our company website on https:// www. corc. co. uk / code-of-conduct /
Alternatively, if you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to call us on 01206 306 600 or send us an email to info @ corc. co. uk www. corc. co. uk www. roofingtradesjournal. co. uk
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