Tradespeople reveal the seven most frustrating customer habits
New research has revealed the most frustrating customer habits tradespeople have to endure whilst on the job. The research, conducted by Ultra LEDs, found that customers not being at home after arranging a job tops the list for the most frustrating customer habit. The top seven most annoying customer habits are: Not being home Not […]
Report reveals the UK’s most eco-focused trades
New research from Rated People has revealed which trades are the most committed to sustainability, how tradespeople are going greener this year, and which eco home improvements are seeing the biggest increase in homeowner demand. The research is part of the newly launched 2023 edition of the Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report, where Rated […]
How to build a five-star Google Business Profile
With the cost-of-living crisis meaning homeowners are spending less on home improvements, the working landscape is more competitive than ever for UK tradespeople. To stand out from the crowd, trade companies can consider investing more time into marketing, and one effective method of boosting your visibility is to create or improve your Google Business Profile. […]
Research shows where the biggest opportunities are for tradespeople
Last year saw an unprecedented rise in demand for home improvement – up by 32% in just 12 months, and new data from Rated People now reveals where the biggest opportunities are for tradespeople in 2022. The findings are taken from the 2022 Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report where Rated People analysed more than […]
Two in three UK tradespeople are going greener in 2022
New research from Rated People reveals how UK tradespeople are adapting their businesses this year to be more environmentally friendly as homeowner demands for ‘eco home improvements’ like roof insulation, electric car charging points, and heat pumps goes through the roof. Uniquely placed with its own marketplace data, Rated People analysed more than 800,000 home […]
Demand for tradespeople up by 50% in just two years
New research from Rated People reveals homeowner desire for home improvement went through the roof in 2021. Nearly half (49%) of UK residents improved their homes and demand for tradespeople increased by 32% in just one year. Almost two in three tradespeople (62%) say last year was ‘the busiest year they’ve ever had’. In fact, […]
myenergi set to exhibit next-gen tech at the 2022 Ideal Home Show
myenergi is set to exhibit its next-generation product range at this year’s Ideal Home Show. Taking place at the London Olympia between 11-27 March, the event brings together hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors to explore the latest innovative products and on-trend solutions for your home. On stand G120, myenergi will showcase its latest […]
Mates’ rates cost UK electricians over £650 a year
UK electricians are losing hundreds of pounds every year to mates’ rates, but many feel unable to say no when friends or family ask for discounts, according to new research. The study, conducted by ElectricalDirect asked electricians for their opinions on mates’ rates, as well as how often they get asked and the typical discounts they […]
Construction receives financial boost during pandemic
New analysis from Powered Now has revealed that the home improvement boom experienced during lockdown has seen sales for SMEs in construction during 2021 increase by 35%, compared to those in 2020. Figures from almost a quarter of a million invoices recorded by 915 trade SMEs has shown that the average invoice value in 2021 is […]
Cowboy customers leave tradespeople £1.7bn out of pocket
We’ve all heard of the cowboy builder – the stereotypical handyman who charges the earth for a job that’s barely presentable. The work of rogue traders has been well documented in Britain across a plethora of TV shows, but what about the cowboy customers that cost tradespeople millions of pounds every year? New research from field management software service […]