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# Warning to residents after reports of gardener overcharging for work in Barton-under-Needwood
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/warning-to-residents-after-reports-of-gardener-overcharging-for-work-in-barton-under-needwood/
- Published: 2021-09-30T16:18:08.000Z
- Updated: 2021-09-30T16:18:17.000Z
- Description: People in Barton-under-Needwood are being warned after reports of a gardener overcharging residents for work.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:15, News

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People in Barton-under-Needwood are being warned after reports of a gardener overcharging residents for work.

Police say one local was quoted £300, only to be given a bill for twice as much once the job was done.

PCSO Timothy Leathers, from Staffordshire Police, said that it was important people carried out checks on workmen in advance.

> “Trading Standards and Staffordshire Police are aware of the issue.  
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> “When commissioning the services of any professional, please consider the work being done and whether it is worth the amount you are being charged for it.  
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> “If at any point you feel that the person quoting your work is misleading you or is overcharging you do not allow them to commence work – get the advice of another professional if required.  
>  
> “Once payment has been agreed and work begun there is little more that police can do other than warn residents so they may not fall into the same trap.”  
>  
> PCSO Timothy Leathers, Staffordshire Police

PCSO Leathers added that anyone who feels they are being intimidated into have work done should contact police on 101.