Given that manners and behaviour can often leave a lasting impression, My Job Quote surveyed 1,482 Brits to discover who they believe to be the friendliest tradespeople.
The survey found that 68% of people said that plumbers are the friendliest, coming in third behind electricians (75%) and gardeners (71%).
Contrastingly, it seems tilers are damningly the least friendly tradespeople – with only 23% categorising them as friendly. Just above, 29% consider kitchen specialists to be friendly.
| The ‘friendliest’ tradespeople | |
| Electricians | 75% |
| Gardeners/Garden Designers | 71% |
| Plumbers | 68% |
| Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning (HVAC) Engineers | 64% |
| Window Glaziers | 60% |
| Painters and Decorators | 57% |
| Floorers | 53% |
| Plasterers | 49% |
| Bathroom Specialists | 44% |
| Roofers | 40% |
| Carpenters | 36% |
| Builders | 32% |
| Kitchen Specialists | 29% |
| Tilers | 23% |
Additionally, those surveyed were asked to identify the actions taken by tradespeople they appreciate the most.
From this, My Job Quote found that Brits are most grateful when tradespeople do not get annoyed when they kindly ask them for an update/progress check (84%). Thereafter, 79% appreciate tradespeople who provide them with a valid reason and apology for not turning up at all when arranged/agreed.
Slightly below, 72% really value tradespeople taking the initiative to clean up any mess they have created once finished.
When on the job, a lot of Brits appreciate tradespeople who ask permission to use their bathroom (61%) as well as before making/receiving a work/private phone call (45%).
On the other end, only 31% are worried about if a tradesperson adequately greets them or not.
When on the job, a lot of Brits appreciate tradespeople who ask permission to use their bathroom (61%) as well as before making/receiving a work/private phone call (45%).
On the other end, only 31% are worried about if a tradesperson adequately greets them or not.
| The actions taken by tradespeople which Brits most appreciate | |
| Not being annoyed and happily providing updates/progress when asked | 84% |
| Providing a valid reason and apology for not turning up at all when arranged/agreed | 79% |
| Cleaning up any mess before leaving | 72% |
| Not getting upset/rude when providing feedback on their workmanship | 70% |
| Apologising for being late | 66% |
| Asking permission before using bathroom | 61% |
| Following-up on a missed phone call | 53% |
| Asking permission before making/receiving a phone call | 45% |
| Not asking for too many hot/cold drinks and snacks | 37% |
| Basic greetings (e.g. saying ‘hello’ when arriving and ‘bye’ when leaving etc.) | 31% |
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