'Handymen' touting for business - now I feel vulnerable

[skyblue11]

Today I opened the back door to a guy who thrust a flyer in my hand and asked if i wanted any odd jobs doing. I said he could quote for the garage fascias, and we walked round it, from now where came another guy want a job doing do you, shall i get the stuff now? I said no, no I just want a quote, 150 it'll be 150 he kept saying, I said I need to speak with my hubby he has the cash, and if he thinks it's reasonable we'll be in touch. I felt intimidated, now worried they'll just come round an do it if I'm out and demand money, hear about these types of people on TV, Obviously they are rubbish at what they do how many builders who are any good can work immediately?

people who come round door to door are usually incompetent rogues. Have nothing to do with them. If you want work done ask round friends and neighbours for a recommendation. It would do no harm to phone your local police if you feel intimidated. They will be familiar with these people.

I wonder if there is a real-life name and address in the flyer, or just an untracable mobile?

Are you in a part of the country where people usually come to the back door?

Ditto everything Piglet says. Don't employ people who behave like this. Be reluctant to employ anyone who can do the work the same day.
In fact if someone comes to your house and sells their service (eg - if my husband or piglet CAME TO YOUR HOUSE to sell you a new boiler, or double glazing or anything) by LAW they have to give you a 7 day cooling off period.
If you know this this should save you from rogues like that.
Obviously in an emergency you might want a replacement boiler or other work done in less than 7 days - but only if it is really urgent.

I would never consider it, for all the above reasons. I have tradesmen I trust anyhow. I just don't want them turning up when I'm out.