I Went to court over fitting and supply of my kitchen by a local tradesman and won a minimal amount plus costs after being told damages could not be paid because the kitchen was functional.

I advise readers not to pay for such items up-front. Until tradesmen stop demanding all money up-front and fitting charges, quality and customer service will never improve.

The judge was good and gave the company concerned a real telling off but it knows it's only going to get a slap on the wrist and most people are not going to be bother to go to court.

-Mrs D Linscer, Old Shoreham Road, Southwick