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- Man breached court orders after children taken away - Matthew John Newman breached a judge's orders by posting material online relating to his own children.
- New gargoyles represent 'identity of Gloucestershire' - The new creatures at Gloucester Cathedral are being designed to represent the spirit of Gloucestershire.
- 'Walk on wheels' launched in the Cotswolds - The route has been made accessible to people using rugged mobility scooters.
- Illegal eel exporters exposed by Countryfile - International buyers offered high prices for eels caught on the River Severn in Gloucestershire.
Avoid The Local Cowboys
Posted by Administrator : Thursday 28th February 2013
HOW EASY IS IT TO SPOT A LOCAL COWBOY TRADER? There are numerous reasons why cowboy builders get away with their bad practices and carry on working in the community such as people not asking for verified references, no signed contract, not obtaining at least 3 other quotes to compare, clients naturally go for the cheapest quote and some residents or businesses are impatient and choose not to wait for the best builder.
Many people in our Stroud community think they could spot a cowboy builder. But the fact is that they can fool the smartest employer. Cowboy builders can be enthusiastic about the work, always return your calls, visit quickly and tell you readily how much the job will cost and when they can start.