Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years
Craig Baker conned three victims in Carmarthenshire between November 2021 and January 2023 by overcharging them, charging for work he did not complete, performing substandard work, and leaving jobs unfinished. One victim paid £32,745.50, of which £20,000 was allegedly defrauded, with the work assessed as poor quality and haphazard. A second victim was quoted £49,500 and paid half plus additional amounts, but the work had serious issues, did not comply with building regulations, and was worth no more than £16,000, requiring £55,500 in remedial costs. A third victim was quoted £1,500 for removing a chimney stack and later £6,000 for roof replacement, but used incorrect tiles and was challenged on the quote.