Builder jailed for £136,000 fraud
Summary
A builder has been jailed for 32 months after admitting multiple fraud offences linked to building and home improvement work across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire. The case involved abandoned projects, poor workmanship and unsafe conditions, with victims left to pay for remedial works and completion by other contractors.
Why it matters
The case highlights the risks posed by rogue traders and the importance of identifying unsafe or incomplete domestic building work. Residential property surveyors may encounter the consequences of such work in inspections, defect reporting and safety assessments.
Key points
- Sean Patrick Gartland admitted fraudulent trading and carrying on a business for a fraudulent purpose.
- Customers were left more than £136,000 out of pocket across multiple counties.
- Reported defects included unsafe structural alterations, dangerous gas pipework and an unsafe staircase.
- Derbyshire County Council’s trading standards team investigated after complaints from customers.
- A seven-year Criminal Behaviour Order and seven-year director disqualification were imposed.
Organisations:
Derbyshire County Council, Derby Crown Court, New Looks Building Services Ltd, Sawuk Building Services Ltd
Regulations:
Criminal Behaviour Order
Locations:
Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, Ingoldmells, Dronfield, Killamarsh, Bilsthorpe, Rotherham, Sheffield
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