Cowboy handymen exploited elderly woman's home in Bootle

A man in Bootle is upset after discovering that "cowboy handymen" painted his elderly mother's house poorly. The house, once brick-red, is now a flaking pink, and the work was done with indoor paint mixed with dirt. The men charged her £450 for the job, which included painting around bushes and leaving damage to windowsills and door frames. Other residents reported similar encounters with the same men, raising concerns about their targeting of vulnerable individuals. Local councils have received reports of these cold callers but have not taken action. Residents are advised to report such incidents to consumer helplines.