Citizens Advice warns of rise in roofing scam firms in England

Citizens Advice has warned homeowners about an increase in scam firms operating in the roofing sector. The charity reported speaking to nearly 9,000 people with roofing work-related complaints over the past year, estimating that a quarter of those victims were defrauded. Charlotte, who resides in north-east England, was conned out of £3,500 for a job that was originally valued at £250 after posting an online advertisement about a minor gutter issue.

The warning highlights a growing consumer risk within the home repair industry, where rogue roofers often target people online or on their doorstep. The charity noted that these scams involve inventing non-existent problems to charge thousands for repairs.