Dudley Trading Standards

Dudley Trading Standards given assistance by Barnsley BateBarnsley Bate have again assisted in the successful prosecution of a rogue builder.

Rogue builder conned elderly victims out of £130,000, court hears

A builder who hugely overcharged vulnerable and elderly women to pocket nearly £130,000 for work around their homes has been jailed for nearly five years.

Brenda, who was 91, was overcharged nearly £15,000 according to the surveyor after handing over £23,500 for repairs to her roof, porch and patio. Doherty had initially knocked on her door offering to cement down two roof tiles he said were loose, quoting just £25.

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