We took our time choosing the company to install our photovoltaic panels and central heating system; we phoned their previous clients; nobody seemed to have a bad word for them.

They were due to start work on Monday, installing the photovoltaic panels on the garage roof, but didn’t turn up so I emailed; no reply. I phoned the landline and mobile; just the answerphones. Nick went to see them today; both the house and the office are shut up. It rather looks as though they’ve gone bust and done a runner – with our €7000 deposit.