Investigations by Stockport Trading Standards, Lancashire Police and Halton Trading Standards have seen a rogue trader who defrauded homeowners across the North West jailed.
Steven Lee Junior, who traded under the names Drysky Property Services and Dedicated Roofing Solutions, was sentenced in his absence at Preston Crown Court on 5 June 2025 after pleading guilty to multiple frauds and a consumer protection offence. The 10 year prison sentence took into account offences committed against eight victims across the North West, including three in Stockport.
The offences were investigated separately by Stockport Trading Standards, Lancashire Police, and Halton Trading Standards and were later joined for trial.
During sentencing, His Honour Judge Unsworth described the offending as “deliberate, planned and heartless.” He noted that victims were targeted for unnecessary, substandard or incomplete property work and many were vulnerable. The court also heard that the offences were committed whilst he was on licence and that he had previous convictions.
Cllr Dan Oliver, Cabinet Member for Public Protection at Stockport Council, said:
“This case highlights the vital role of Trading Standards in protecting residents from unscrupulous traders. We are pleased that the courts have recognised the severity of this offending and hope the sentence sends a clear message that this kind of rogue trading will not be tolerated. Individuals involved in this type of offending can expect to find themselves under investigation, before the courts and with criminal convictions.
“These types of crimes have a detrimental impact on the victims long after they are committed and I hope they gain some small comfort from the sentencing.”
Steven Lee’s whereabouts are currently unknown, and a warrant is out for his arrest.
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