A WARNING has been issued for residents in West Cumbria to look out for cold callers offering pressure washing services.

Reports have been made to Trading Standards of people going door to door to sell the service.

Consumers are warned to be cautious when approached by any cold callers offering to conduct work on their property.

Trading Standards say sellers often use persuasive tactics and charge far more than was quoted for poor quality work.

Their advice is to always say no to any cold callers and to look out for elderly or vulnerable neighbours.

Anybody who has been called in this way and wants to report the matter can use the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 04 05 06.