New research by Wolseley has found that almost three quarters of installers (72%) think they will expand into renewable installations in the next three years.
The survey included 240 participants across heating, plumbing and FM in a mixture of private, social, and new build markets. Overall, the survey showed that most respondents think that renewables would impact their business in some way, with over half expecting to increase renewable installations within two years and 30% expecting to increase such installations within the next 12 months.
The 28% who don’t see themselves expanding into renewables in the next three years are mainly plumbers. However, three quarters of them said that they are interested in finding out more about how renewables and believe that it can contribute to the growth of their business.
The Wolseley survey found that the top three most popular products in the transition to renewables are: air source heat pumps at 83%, underfloor heating at 62% and 56% of respondents saw electric replacing gas systems.
Louise Dyson, senior category manager at Wolseley, comments: “It is clear from our findings that customers fully appreciate the importance of Renewable installations and the impact they are already making – and will continue to make – in how they develop their business.
“Providing clear and impartial advice to our customers, including in such areas as accreditation for renewable technologies, will help them to keep informed and make the best decisions going forwards.”
To support customers who are wanting to learn more about the Wolseley renewables product offering, the business has created a new landing page on its website. The site can be visited at: www.wolseley.co.uk/renewables
