
Two rogue traders await sentencing in Stockport following investigations by the Council’s Trading Standards Service. Separate investigations by Halton Borough Council and Lancashire Police also helped deliver justice to victims.
Steven Lee Junior, from Bartle, Preston, and business associate Eli Young carried out work under the company name, Dedicated Roofing Solutions and Elite Roofing Solutions. The pair’s actions included carrying out unnecessary roofing work, grossly overcharging for work, acting aggressively towards homeowners to obtain more money, and leaving roofs in an exposed and dangerous state.
The combined cases involved a total of eight victims who parted with life savings totalling £176,600, and resulted in both defendants pleading guilty to fraud by false misrepresentation.
At the end of the hearing, HHJ Unsworth said it had been a huge task to bring all the cases together and there was a wealth of evidence in what had been a very complex case.
Mark Glynn, Director for Place Management at Stockport Council, said:
“I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the witnesses who helped bring this case to court.
“This case shows that Stockport Council will take action to tackle rogue traders and individuals involved can expect to find themselves with criminal convictions.”
Steven Lee Junior and Eli Young will be sentenced at Preston Crown Court on July 12, 2024.