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 August 25, 2024, 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 August 25, 2024. 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: August 25, 2024. 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 August 25, 2024)
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/