New data has revealed the biggest causes of renovation delays that can slow projects down.
With home renovations becoming increasingly popular, more individuals are pursuing their ideal living spaces. However, despite this trend, setbacks are common, with many citing significant obstacles that slow down their projects, with tradies sometimes bearing the brunt of this blame.
We all know that renovations are more likely to experience delays than not. Often the cause of this can be put on tradesmen, as they are the visible face of the project. However, this is not necessarily fair are there are a lot of issues beyond their control that can slow down progress.
According to a recent survey conducted by Magnet Trade, weather conditions emerged as the primary culprit, causing delays for 20% of respondents engaged in home remodels.
Only 12% of renovation delays are caused by Tradies
- Weather conditions - 20%
- Hidden damage - 20%
- Shortage of materials - 16%
- High demand for tradesmen - 13%
- Tradesmen showed up late - 12%
- Lack of funds - 11%
- Tradesmen did not arrive - 8%
- Obtaining permits - 7%
- Disagreements with tradesmen - 6%
The survey revealed several top reasons for renovation delays in the UK. The primary concern, cited by 20%, was weather conditions, with hidden damage also coming in at 20%.
11% of people surveyed attributed lack of funds as the reason for their renovation delay, with the majority of people saying this aged 25-34.
Tradie wait times are known to be an issue thanks to the fact that 13% of renovation delays are the result of the extremely high demand of tradesmen. Whereas the data revealed only 12% of renovation delays were caused by tradesmen turning up late, and even less, at 6%, were the result of a disagreement with their tradie.
Shortage of materials are causing significant delays for renovation projects
Other reasons included a shortage of materials, with 16% of people saying this was an issue. These shortages, a result of lingering pandemic effects, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical issues, have impacted both the availability and cost of materials. For example, electrical components remain difficult to procure, affecting project timelines and then budgets.
Labor shortages are compounding these issues, with the construction industry needing to add approximately 501,000 new workers to meet demand in 2024 according to PBMares. Contractors and project managers are advised to adopt strategies such as early planning, real-time monitoring, and fostering strong relationships with suppliers to mitigate these issues and prevent them impacting renovations.
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