Energy price hikes ‘perfect storm’ for installers

Massive price hikes from major energy suppliers and the spotlight on energy efficiency will see consumers focus on home improvements.

That’s the view of Andy Royle, co-founder and managing director of Leads 2 Trade, provider of double-qualified sales leads to installers operating in the home improvement sector.

“Household gas and electricity bills have risen steeply after the annual energy price cap increased to £1,971 in April, but the rise in wholesale prices amid the war in Ukraine may mean the price cap ratchets up even more by the end of the year,” said Andy.

“It’s a scary thought and consumers will be fully aware of the need to cut their energy spending and reduce their household energy bills. It’s no surprise they are turning towards home improvements to help insulate their homes and keep the heat in – and that will only mean even more window, door and conservatory roof replacement leads from our comparison websites and online assets for our member network.”

All home improvement sales leads are double qualified from Leads 2 Trade’s own websites, which specialise in connecting homeowners looking for home improvements, by its in-house call centre.

The Stockport-based company’s guaranteed appointment, ‘no pitch no fee,’ leads are semi-exclusive and offered to just one other installer, making them easier to win, and installers only pay for the lead if they sit and pitch it.