The extreme weather conditions have led homeowners to take extra precautions with their properties this winter according to Ratedpeople.com, the UK’s largest match making service for home improvers and recommended tradesmen.
Whilst in previous years many homeowners have decided against protecting their house from cold weather, the recent conditions have led record numbers of homeowners to make changes to their property such as install new uPVC windows in order to keep the heat inside the house. In the past, many households have chosen to neglect home improvements such as draught proofing and loft insulation and fitting uPVC windows. However, the extreme weather conditions of late have led to more and more homeowners recruiting the help of tradesmen to ensure properties have protection from the elements.
The DIY market is not the only area to have been effected by the harsh weather currently, with Halfords announcing health profits following an influx of car accessory sales to help motorists in the cold weather. In contrast, Mothercare suffered from shoppers’ inability to reach stores on the high street due to dangerous driving and walking conditions.
With the weather showing little sign of relenting, a number of homeowners have chosen to go online to recruit help from plumbing and heating engineers to ensure their boilers run efficiently. By using websites such as Ratedpeople.com, which match them with locally recommended tradesmen, home owners can make an informed decision by reviewing past customer comments.
Carrying out home improvements such as additional insulation or uPVC windows installation is highly effective and beneficial to homeowners in the long term, reducing heating costs whilst also adding value. Other helpful measures homeowners can carry out to successfully winter-proof a property include carrying out an energy audit and replacing old windows with state of the art uPVC windows. This should identify areas where heat may be escaping, such as doors, fireplaces and windows.
Andrew Skipwith, Founder and CEO of Ratedpeople.com, said: “The recent flurries of heavy snowfall have led to homeowners recruiting tradesmen such as heating engineers and uPVC window specialists. We have also seen a huge rise in visitors to Ratedpeople.com, with many homeowners searching for help and advice on how to prepare and protect their home from the effects of the freezing weather.”
Ratedpeople.com helps home improvers find recommended tradesmen quickly and easily. You can choose from 24 different trades and find tradesmen such as window specialists, loft conversion specialists or a local heating engineer.
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