Contractors SCAMMED Me £1000 | How to Avoid Bad Roofers Property Horror Story

A £1000 roofing disaster taught me the HARD WAY about hiring contractors. In this video, I show you EXACTLY what went wrong when I hired two different roofers for the same property - one charged £600 but only did HALF the job, while pretending everything was complete. 🔴 What You'll Learn: ✅ Red flags to spot BAD contractors before hiring ✅ How to get detailed quotes (not vague estimates) ✅ The "audit strategy" I now use for every job ✅ Why "trust" isn't enough - you need systems ✅ How to build a reliable contractor list ✅ What to do when contractors don't guarantee their work 💰 MY MISTAKE: I trusted a roofer who: Only repaired the FRONT ridges (not back) Didn't specify this in the quote Left the roof vulnerable to wind damage Lost my trust completely 📋 CONTRACTOR CHECKLIST (Free): Get 2-3 written quotes minimum Demand detailed breakdowns (not "I'll fix it") Ask for photo/video evidence during work Consider hiring auditors for critical jobs (£100-200) Check reviews + past work examples ⚠️ CRITICAL AREAS that need proper contractors: Roofing (keeps property dry) Boilers/heating Electrical work Structural repairs 🏠 Property Management in Liverpool & Wirral: Email: info@propertycashflow.co.uk WhatsApp: 074-119-04124 💡 Are you a CONTRACTOR? Build trust by: 1. Providing itemized quotes 2. Sending progress photos/videos 3. Guaranteeing your work 4. Thinking about the "full picture" (don't just fix one side!) #PropertyInvestment #ContractorTips #Landlord #RoofRepair #PropertyMaintenance #UKProperty #LandlordTips #BadContractors #PropertyManagement --- ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - My £1000 Contractor Nightmare 1:45 - First Roofer: The £600 Repair 3:20 - Finding the Chimney Problem 5:10 - Second Roofer Discovers the SCAM 7:30 - He Only Fixed ONE SIDE?! 9:15 - How to Audit Contractor Work 11:40 - Red Flags & Warning Signs 13:20 - My New Contractor Vetting System 15:10 - Final Tips for Landlords --- 🔗 RESOURCES: Website: propertycashflow.co.uk