Cold Calling
03/05/08 18:21 Filed in: Bottesford
On 23 April I issued an alert on Marshalls
Landscapes Ltd (see 1 below).
I have now received information from a resident who has spoken with "a couple of people who have had work done by Marshalls (in Bottesford) and it is of very poor quality. One drive ...noticed in particular ..... was an appalling job. To be fair Marshalls have said they will re-do it".
However, residents who may be thinking of giving any work to Marshalls Landscapes Ltd will wish to take this into consideration.
1 Alert of 23 April
Some residents are already aware that Marshalls Landscapes Ltd (of Coalville) are canvassing for work in the Bottesford area.
Marshalls have made themselves known to the police in Bottesford and I have spoken with a Mr Connors of the firm. We are satisfied that they are a registered company but as they only incorporated in February this year, there is no history to report. However, they are cold calling and should be treated as any other cold callers. Remember, NEVER sign for anything on the doorstep. ALWAYS give yourself time to make further enquiries and obtain competitive prices before agreeing to anything.
Marshalls have told me that they will respect the No Cold-Calling signs, whether they are street signs or the stickers on doors/windows. Where signs or stickers exist they may simply post a leaflet without knocking.
If any resident is harassed by them please call me immediately on 07803 869843 or the Police on 0116 222 2222.
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241 Mob: 07803 869843
I have now received information from a resident who has spoken with "a couple of people who have had work done by Marshalls (in Bottesford) and it is of very poor quality. One drive ...noticed in particular ..... was an appalling job. To be fair Marshalls have said they will re-do it".
However, residents who may be thinking of giving any work to Marshalls Landscapes Ltd will wish to take this into consideration.
1 Alert of 23 April
Some residents are already aware that Marshalls Landscapes Ltd (of Coalville) are canvassing for work in the Bottesford area.
Marshalls have made themselves known to the police in Bottesford and I have spoken with a Mr Connors of the firm. We are satisfied that they are a registered company but as they only incorporated in February this year, there is no history to report. However, they are cold calling and should be treated as any other cold callers. Remember, NEVER sign for anything on the doorstep. ALWAYS give yourself time to make further enquiries and obtain competitive prices before agreeing to anything.
Marshalls have told me that they will respect the No Cold-Calling signs, whether they are street signs or the stickers on doors/windows. Where signs or stickers exist they may simply post a leaflet without knocking.
If any resident is harassed by them please call me immediately on 07803 869843 or the Police on 0116 222 2222.
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241 Mob: 07803 869843