Brits 'don't want cold-callers knocking on front doors'

Several areas of Bristol have become no cold-calling zones due to a move among homeowners to cut down on the amount of unwanted visitors they have knocking on their front doors ( http://www.force8.co.uk/ ).

According to the BBC, in co-operation with Trading Standards and Avon and Somerset Police, Eastgate, Fishponds and Knowle have all become such areas, with plans for more zones to be set up.

Phil Parkin, from Trading Standards, said the move represents these people's desire to enjoy a quiet possession of their own neighbourhoods.

"They don't want to be disturbed day and night by people banging on their doors, they don't want to be put at risk by rogue traders visiting them and offering them substandard services," he added.

His comments came after Cyril Jenkins, 88, paid £7,000 to get his roof repaired following such a scam.

His son John told BBC Bristol that the incident left his father, who later died, a "broken man".

Britons concerned about the security of their homes may wish to consider investing in composite doors from Force 8.

The external doors all come with a five-point locking system, while homeowners could also consider a security chain so that they can check who has come to visit them, without letting them into their home.

Force 8 the North West's leading window and door manufacturer.

Written by Ted Powell