Every year, Citizens Advice receives around 60,000 complaints regarding cowboy builders and tradesman who have botched home improvement jobs and left the homeowners footing the bill.

It’s not easy choosing the right builder, especially if you’re a bit of a novice when it comes to building work. How do you know if the person you’re hiring is going to do a good job?

Luckily, we’ve written a helpful guide to show you what you should do when choosing a builder. There are plenty of steps you can take to avoid being ripped off by cowboy builders.

To download the PDF click on the link below, and remember to seek advice from an impartial Chartered Surveyor before you have any major building work done.