Last Updated: March 2026
This page summarises individual customer accounts relating to work believed to have been undertaken by Paul Atkins, Freckleton.
Multiple homeowners in the Fylde Coast area have reported concerns relating to unfinished work and payments for materials.
The purpose of this page is to:
All information published here is based on individual accounts and documented correspondence.
If Paul Atkins of Freckleton wishes to respond to any statement on this page, that response will be published in full.
Based on customer accounts, Paul Atkins of Freckleton has advertised handyman and general property maintenance services in the Fylde Coast area, including:
Services have reportedly been advertised on social media platforms including NextDoor and other local community platforms.
Customers describe initial contact as professional and friendly.
Several homeowners have reported concerns relating to work undertaken by Paul Atkins, Freckleton, including:
These reports relate to projects in:
These are individual accounts and are presented as such.
“He and his team did some work for us (paid for), not great. I paid him hundreds for extra materials at his request over a month ago and have not yet seen them or him. He says he has them in his garage but his van is off the road. I have offered to collect them from him, but no response.”
“He did an emergency fence job and border that blew down. I called him to do some more work on the garden border and something else. He ignored my calls. Didn’t do a great job.”
“I trusted him so when he asked for payment to buy materials, I paid him and never saw him again. I phoned him so many times and got various excuses, but he never came back to finish the job.”
“I was actually considering using him for quite a few jobs. I think I’ve had a lucky escape.”
Homeowner – South Shore (March 2026)
“I used him for a job on my decking. He never came back to finish it. Paid him £200 made him bacon butties. He never turned up to finish then told me his van was broken. Never saw him again. A kind neighbour finished the job for me.”
The following is an excerpt from documented communications relating to one unfinished project involving Paul Atkins (Freckleton):
The customer requested either:
Response received:
“You’ve paid for Labour which has been done. The materials are in my garage… I won’t be able to fit them until I’m up and running again with a new van. I will have to charge a day rate for fitting.”
The customer’s position was that materials and fitting formed part of the originally agreed works and should not incur additional charges.
At the time of publication, this matter remains unresolved.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (UK):
If you believe services have not been delivered as agreed, you may wish to seek advice from:
Lancashire Trading Standards – 0345 404 0506
Blackpool Trading Standards – 01253 478375
You may also consider:
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This page will be updated if matters are resolved.
This page contains reported customer experiences and correspondence.
All statements are based on individual accounts provided to us and are published in the public interest.
No allegation of criminal wrongdoing is made. The information is presented as documented customer reports.
Based on customer reports, Paul Atkins has advertised handyman and property maintenance services in Freckleton and the wider Fylde Coast area during 2025–2026.
Reported concerns include unfinished work, delays in returning to complete agreed works, and payments taken for materials not delivered.
No. This page documents reported customer experiences and correspondence. No criminal finding is stated.
Homeowners may consider contacting Lancashire Trading Standards or pursuing formal recovery routes such as a Letter Before Action or Small Claims Court.
Yes. A right of reply is offered and any response will be published in full.