"Rogue builders" although in the minority definitely give the construction industry a bad name and scarcely a week goes by without there being still another TV program about the so called "Builders from Hell". With the help of secret cameras these "Rogue Builders" are uncovered in front of millions of witnesses when they blatantly try to betray customers out of their hard earned cash.

Hence how can you protect yourself from these unsavory qualities who unscrupulously rip off unsuspicious members of the public? The following are some helpful suggestions to see before leasing a builder.

1.Forever ask for references and details of last jobs. Go to see these jobs wherever possible. A good builder will be only too dignified to show you evidence of his expertness.

2.Be wary if they offer 'cheap deals' for "cash-in hand" jobs or hint you can avoid paying VAT for cash.

3.If they do not want to commit themselves to a written contract they should be avoided like the plague.

4.If they say they can take up instantly be wary, as a good builder is commonly busy.

5.If they make you a amazingly little quote you should handle this with suspicion.

6.If they seem reluctant to appear at projects or to talk about the inside informations this should also set off alarm bells.

7.If they can only be reached by mobile phone and are unwilling to divulge where they live then this should be seen as a red flag.

8.If they try out to puzzle you with complex explanations when asked seemingly simple interrogations they may be graduates of the "If you can't convince em blur em" school of builders and you know that it may not be in your best concerns to employ them.

9.If they say they are a member of a deal association, make sure to check it out as anybody can say they are a member when in fact they are not.

10.Take at least three written quotes from various builders and be very specific about what you want done.Leave very little room for misunderstanding and this will pay dividends further down the line.

11.Now is the time to clear up everything and make sure that no gray areas exist specially involving payments and when they should be made.

12.If any problems come up during the constructing work sort it out with your constructor exact away and make sure he fully understands your instructions.