This statistic displays the leading reasons for doing DIY repairs rather than hiring a professional to deal with household problems among adults in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017. The most common reason given by respondents for fixing household problems themselves instead of turning to a tradesperson is the desire to save money.
Leading reasons for doing DIY repairs rather than hiring a professional to deal with household problems among adults in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017
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Aviva. (April 1, 2017). Leading reasons for doing DIY repairs rather than hiring a professional to deal with household problems among adults in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 06, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/808617/reasons-for-doing-diy-repairs-vs-hiring-a-professional-united-kingdom-uk/
Aviva. "Leading reasons for doing DIY repairs rather than hiring a professional to deal with household problems among adults in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017." Chart. April 1, 2017. Statista. Accessed December 06, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/808617/reasons-for-doing-diy-repairs-vs-hiring-a-professional-united-kingdom-uk/
Aviva. (2017). Leading reasons for doing DIY repairs rather than hiring a professional to deal with household problems among adults in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 06, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/808617/reasons-for-doing-diy-repairs-vs-hiring-a-professional-united-kingdom-uk/
Aviva. "Leading Reasons for Doing Diy Repairs Rather than Hiring a Professional to Deal with Household Problems among Adults in The United Kingdom (Uk) in 2017." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Apr 2017, https://www.statista.com/statistics/808617/reasons-for-doing-diy-repairs-vs-hiring-a-professional-united-kingdom-uk/
Aviva, Leading reasons for doing DIY repairs rather than hiring a professional to deal with household problems among adults in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/808617/reasons-for-doing-diy-repairs-vs-hiring-a-professional-united-kingdom-uk/ (last visited December 06, 2023)
Leading reasons for doing DIY repairs rather than hiring a professional to deal with household problems among adults in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017 [Graph], Aviva, April 1, 2017. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/808617/reasons-for-doing-diy-repairs-vs-hiring-a-professional-united-kingdom-uk/