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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Tory Shepherd

DARK SECRETS: Shoddy work and rogue tradies the home repair practices targeting vulnerable australians | Rare Historical Photos

A worker with yellow gloves replaces red tiles on a house with blue sky as background
Among the tradie warnings issued around Australia, WA authorities say ‘dodgy door knockers’ have been targeting homes to carry out ‘shoddy roof repairs’. Photograph: roboriginal - Fotolia

When Jane was quoted about $20,000 to get the power put back on at her mother’s property, she balked.

“He said the whole house needs to be rewired,” Jane said. “He had the iPad out and said ‘I’ll need you to sign here’. I know my mum doesn’t have that kind of money. I asked why it would cost so much.

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