HAMPSHIRE Trading Standards has issued a warning to residents about taking bogus calls offering wall and loft insulation.

Residents are advised against agreeing to work instigated by way of a cold-call or a leaflet and instead to get three separate quotes from reputable firms, which are members of Hampshire County Council Trading Standards Buy With Confidence Scheme or another recognised trade association.

Anyone with information about cold-callers is urged to contact the council’s Quick Response Team on 01962 833666.

For information about insulation advice contact the National Energy Saving Trust on 0300 123 1234.