Cost of home improvement surges by 17%🎨🔨

Cost of home improvement surges by 17%🎨🔨

The price of home improvement skyrocketed by 17% in January, with the average person paying an extra £379 for home improvements last month, versus prices paid in 2021, according to the latest data from Checkatrade.

According to the data, the categories worst affected include building (+38.6%), tiling (+29.8%) and bricklaying (+21.8%). Inflation, material price increases and intense customer demand are all thought to be behind the price rises. To continue reading, please Click Here


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