PRO INSTALLER DECEMBER 2016

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Home services marketplace Plentific . com ’ s latest survey has found that over a third ( 35 %) of UK homeowners have regretted the results of a DIY project and wish that they had called in a professional to handle it . Since the UK voted for Brexit , the property ladder has remained unsteady . As a consequence , home improvements have become the more attractive option for homeowners , rather than uprooting and moving on . Depending on the size of the project , many attempt the work unsupervised in an effort to save money . However , according to Plentific ’ s statistics , one in three find their results less than pleasing , and in retrospect , would have chosen to hire a specialist instead . Could this mean the demand for trade professionals can only continue to grow ? The younger generation struggle most with DIY , as half ( 48 %) of those aged 18- 34 said they have regretted their past results . This high percentage may be down to them being relatively fresh on the property ladder and having yet to gain the relevant experience in DIY . It seems 18-34 year olds would save time , effort and enjoy a more pleasing end result by hiring in a specialist . Interestingly , Plentific ’ s research found that Norwich ( 45 %) and Newcastle ( 47 %) have the highest percentage of homeowners regretting DIY projects in the UK , wishing that they had hired in a trade professional instead . Meanwhile , in the capital there are plenty of regretful DIY projects as 40 % of London homeowners wish they had contacted a specialist instead . The majority of London homeowners admit that this has happened on more than two occasions , perhaps suggesting that the higher priced services in the capital are encouraging homeowners to resort to DIY solutions more often than they should . The city of Manchester has the highest rate of satisfactory DIY experiences , with 77 % of homeowners never having an issue with their results . These stats show the variation of skills across the UK , and stress that despite certain cities being more DIY inclined , there is a demand for trade professionals nationwide . Stephen Jury , spokesperson for Plentific , said : “ Whilst struggling with DIY can lead to disappointing results , hiring in the wrong trade professional is just as likely to cause regret . Some homeowners have great difficulty in finding the best specialist for the job . We verify our trade professionals and ensure that projects booked through Plentific are completed to the highest standard with the Plentific Guarantee .”

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Have you ever regretted the results of your own DIY project , and wished you hired in a professional tradesman ?

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