I agree that knocking from door to door must be a very frustrating and often unpleasant job, much like telesales, and that it is unfair for householders to attack people who are just doing their job, probably for low pay.

But I think the level of hostility towards Red Ball on this forum is more due to the fact that Red Ball don't seem to be a properly established company, and that there are an awful lot of building-related companies around that initally offer a free survey then overcharge for a poor job or even a job that doesn't really need doing. Also several people found the 'ginger haired guy's' attitude threatening.

I'm wary of companies who introduce themselves in this way because the two times I've accepted their offer, I've been overcharged for very poor work. I tend to assume now that good builders usually get personal recommednations and are booked up some time in advance, so they don't need to resort to knocking on doors.