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LINKS TO HELP YOU AVOID BEING STUNG BY THE COWBOY BUILDERS

Until this site is fully developed you may find some of these links useful:

DON'T EMPLOY A COWBOY

Basic advice and information on how to avoid a cowboy builder
http://www.diydata.com/information/cowboys/avoidcowboys.php

More good advice on how to avoid the cowboys
http://www.houseprofessionals.com/avoid_cowboy_builders/index.htm

Employing a good builder and spotting the cowboys
http://www.builderregister.com/avoiding_cowboy_builders.php

EMPLOYING A REPUTABLE BUILDER

Find a builder - directory of approved builders
http://www.findabuilder.co.uk/

WHAT TO DO IF THINGS GO WRONG

Solicitors and Barristers UK Directory
http://www.legal-directory.net/

Trading Standards - shop a cowboy builder
http://www.ripofftipoff.net/cowboy.htm

STATE OF THE NATION

Read the Chartered Institute of Building report on cowboy builders - pdf download here

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