Looking into loft insulation. Had a few companies out, the last one came round yesterday. Unlike the other companies however he didn’t leave and email me a quote later. He had a cancellation and so was available this Thursday (tomorrow). I said I wanted to think about it and look over all quotes but somehow I then gave in and went with his quote and available appointment on Thursday. Then he asked for a deposit and it was a massive 50% which surprised me but again I went along with it (my fault I know).
This morning I found out we would be eligible for a government grant for loft insulation. I asked if I could cancel the booking and get my deposit back. After a bit of back and forth they’ve agreed I can cancel but they would charge me a £200 cancellation fee. They have pointed out that I signed a waiver saying I can’t cancel within the usual 14 days due to short notice booking. I did sign this but I didn’t read it (my fault I know) as he just waved it at me and said I needed to sign it, I thought it was just the order form stating the service I was booking. He didn’t explain about my lack of cancellation rights verbally.
Anyway, I presume I don’t have any rights but just wanted to check if anyone knew otherwise. Wish I had not let myself be bounced into this.