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Rogue builder left our roof leaking and spent £30K we gave him in Lanzarote

Rogue builder left our roof leaking and spent £30K we gave him in Lanzarote

Summary

A couple from Wales lost over £30,000 to a builder who left their home extension unfinished and spent the money on holidays. The builder, Christian Williams, is serving a prison sentence after admitting theft and fraud involving four families; the victims continue to face problems with incomplete and poor-quality work.

Key Facts

  • Christian Williams took more than £30,000 from Barry and Shelley Sawkins for a home extension but left the job unfinished.
  • Williams is currently serving two years in prison after admitting theft and fraud involving multiple families.
  • The Sawkins couple spent £50,000 fixing the problems, almost £30,000 over the original £21,000 quote.
  • Williams was seen on holiday in Lanzarote using the money given by clients.
  • The extension has major issues, including uneven flooring and water leaking into the house.
  • Williams rarely attended the worksite, sending elderly and unqualified workers instead.
  • Some suppliers were never paid, forcing the couple to buy materials again.
  • Another family also suffered major issues and stress after hiring Williams for a home extension.
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