Forgot we hated the program for a reason, so watch Cowboy Builders (Channel 5) last night. Big mistake, frustrated with the stupidity of it all all over again.
So......
Dear Dominique
If stupid customers follow your advice from other programs you were/are involved in (like in "how to get ridiculous discounts from traders/retailers") and have requested various quotes for a two storey extension plus an extension at the back, do show or tell us viewers what the quote amounts were from reputable businesses.
Cowboy Customers will not get into their heads that going with the builder who's quote is not even close to the others (say two quotes coming in at £ 24k and £ 25k - third quote "only" 16k) things will go wrong.
But then of course a Cowboy Customer comes running to get on TV and get everything sorted while the baddy is being chased by our dear Dominique.
Cowboy builders only get away with it because of Cowboy Customers, expecting - even being taught by dear Dominique! - that reputable builders ask over the odd.
(rant over).
So......
Dear Dominique
If stupid customers follow your advice from other programs you were/are involved in (like in "how to get ridiculous discounts from traders/retailers") and have requested various quotes for a two storey extension plus an extension at the back, do show or tell us viewers what the quote amounts were from reputable businesses.
Cowboy Customers will not get into their heads that going with the builder who's quote is not even close to the others (say two quotes coming in at £ 24k and £ 25k - third quote "only" 16k) things will go wrong.
But then of course a Cowboy Customer comes running to get on TV and get everything sorted while the baddy is being chased by our dear Dominique.
Cowboy builders only get away with it because of Cowboy Customers, expecting - even being taught by dear Dominique! - that reputable builders ask over the odd.
(rant over).