Cold callers on the rise
Householders are being plagued with cold callers promises to mend drives and roofs, clean gutters and do other work following the winter.
Oswestry councillors who represent the east of the town have joined forces to urge people to use reputable and recommended tradesmen and women.
And they have asked residents to keep an eye on vulnerable neighbours.
Councillors John Price and Clare Aspinall said there had been a noticeable spike in the number of people men in vans driving around eastern Oswestry knocking on doors and offering to do work.
"My drive is potholed from the winter and I had two chaps in hi-vis arrive at the door saying theu had some spare tarmac and could do a deal with me so the tarmac was not wasted," Councillor Aspinall said.
"When I said no they got quite shirty and persistant with me."
"Driveways are in bad states at the moment and people could be tempted thinking they will get a cheap job done."
Councillor Price said cold callers often targeted elderly or vulnerable people.
"People should keep and eye on their neighbours and just make sure they are not being pressurised into having something done.
"It is much better to use a local business, one that will give a free quote in advance. Recommendation from other people is also a good idea," he said.
