Television Debut on Cowboy Builders

When Neil and Davina needed an extension to their two-bedroom semi in West Sussex, and their architect recommended a local builder, they thought he would have no excuse not to show up.

However, the contractor frequently failed to show. Seven months later, with £25,000 invested, the extension was still half-finished and building control found 15 faults with the work.

Melinda is more than a little upset by the situation, and everywhere she turns she finds more bad workmanship. She vows to get things shipshape, and sort out the shoddy shambles so calls in Mark Antony Windows to join the team. It is not long before they have replaced all the windows and doors to help get the building work completed and allow the family to get back to a normal life.

Meanwhile, Dom starts sleuthing around, discovering that the builder has left quite a trail of destruction around the neighbourhood. When he finds out that the builder has left town, Dom pulls out all the stops to track him down.

The Cowboy Builders episode was first broadcast on Channel 5 at 20:00 on 18 Aug 2011