Installing new windows was the ninth most popular home improvement last year, Checkatrade’s latest Home Pride Index report has revealed. The report also concludes that British people spent an average of £3,375 on home improvement projects last year – an increase of £669 from the previous year.
The most popular home improvement projects of 2022 are listed below as follows:
1. Painting walls / ceilings – 29%
2. Redecorated the living room – 26%
3. New cushions and soft furnishings – 26%
4. Redecorated a bedroom – 24%
5. Repainting the shed / fencing – 23%
6. Gave the bathroom a makeover – 22%
7. Purchased new furniture – 22%
8. Revamping the garden – 22%
9. Installed new windows – 21%
10. Building flatpack furniture – 21%
“Homeowners are more resilient than ever, not letting the cost-of-living deter them from home improvement projects,” said Mike Fairman, Checkatrade’s CEO. “Increased investments in spaces like lofts suggest homeowners are looking to make the most of what they have versus selling up and purchasing another property, and are seeking support from experienced tradespeople to help.”
Loft installation saw the biggest growth in investment (+432%), according to Checkatrade’s findings. And in more good news for sellers of energy-efficient glazing and windows, adding energy efficiency (23%) was cited as among the top reasons for people spending money on home improvements.
Overall, homeowners around the country spent on average £3,375 on home improvements – £669 more than in 2021. This rises to £5,940 for homeowners from Glasgow.
Though Brits invested more in their homes in the past year, more than six in 10 (61%) people admitted that they spent less money on their home than they would have liked because of the cost of living crisis. Mike added: “The nation’s growing focus on making smaller, everyday changes to give spaces a refresh is set to continue throughout 2023. We cannot wait to see what trends this year brings.”
