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The majority of UK tradespeople continued to work through the lockdown and are now saying business levels are the same or better than 12 months ago - according to the latest Screwfix survey.

In fact, nearly one in three UK tradespeople are busier than expected and are reporting strong levels of work activity in the first half of 2020 despite coronavirus.

According to research undertaken independently on behalf of Screwfix, 88 per cent of the plumbers, electricians, builders and carpenters questioned in Screwfix’s Trade Pulse index, said they are working at the moment, with 72 per cent in work through lockdown during April and 77 per cent in May.

More quotes

More than half (56 per cent) of tradespeople say they are preparing at least as many quotes for jobs as they were this time last year and, nearly one in three (32 per cent) are busier on the quoting front.

Optimism

Many tradespeople remain optimistic for the next 12 months, with more than two thirds expecting business activity to remain the same or improve.

 “Remaining open throughout lockdown meant our colleagues were working hard serving our customers to ensure tradespeople could continue their essential work.”

– John Mewett 

CEO, Screwfix

Tell tale signs

"This enabled us to see first-hand how busy the nation’s tradespeople were, many of whom play a crucial role in keeping homes warm, safe and with power," continues Screfix' Mewett. "The past few months have been hugely challenging for everyone and our customers have had to adapt to new ways of working on site to keep themselves and their customers safe. That’s why it’s even more reassuring to see that these latest findings show many tradespeople remain in work and are preparing quotes for future jobs."

Picture: Screwfix Trade Pulse is an index which surveys more than 500 UK tradespeople to track work levels and optimism among the trade.

www.screwfix.com

Article written by Cathryn Ellis
26th August 2020

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