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Sun, 11 Oct 2026

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 Roofing scammers con homeowners out of thousands of pounds

One in 10 scams reported to Citizens Advice relate to fraudsters charging for work not done, or done badly.

* Homeowners are being charged thousands of pounds by scammers posing as legitimate workmen, often for unnecessary or poorly done work.
* In the past year, Citizens Advice received 9,000 complaints about roofing work, with 2,205 suspected scams reported.
* Victims are often targeted at their homes through aggressive and intimidating doorstep sales tactics.
* A 68-year-old woman from the Midlands was left £5,500 out of pocket after a rogue builder left her roof in disrepair.
* Citizens Advice warns that scammers exploit the fact that roofs are out of sight and reach, making it difficult for homeowners to inspect the work themselves.
* To avoid falling victim to roofing scams, consumers should carry out thorough checks on traders before hiring them, gather evidence of work done, and know their rights as a consumer.