Installers using Tommy Trinder software reportedly quoted 14,000 homeowners in January, a figure that is said to mark the platform’s busiest month to date.

“To quote 14,000 homeowners in one month is pretty remarkable – that’s one every three minutes, 24 hours a day!” said Chris Brunsdon CEO of Tommy Trinder. “These record volumes certainly show that demand remains strong for professional, well-organised installation businesses.”

The number of firms using Tommy Trinder for their quoting has continued to grow too, according to Chris, with 247 more installation companies signing up to use the service over the last 12 months. But it’s not just new business that is fuelling the growth in quote volumes, adds Chris: “Having a full suite of materials – timber, aluminium, steel and PVC-U – available to touch, show and sell is really boosting the numbers.

“We’re seeing a rising incidence of installers combining multiple materials in one quote – a timber front door, an aluminium bi-fold and some PVC-U sashes on the same job is not uncommon, for example. These mixed material projects are leading to higher average quote values – typically, in the region of £7,300.”

“Premium features are a factor too; foils, dual colours, dummy vents, mechanical joints, flush casements, surface mounted bars and premium ironmongery are all trending upwards. It’s easy to show these off on the Tommy platform in a very visual way, and when it’s easy to show it’s easy to sell.”

Notably, more than a third of quotes sent to homeowners during January were accompanied by a visualisation.

“The makeover tool, where installers provide a mockup to the homeowner of their new windows in situ, is definitely becoming a staple part of the quoting process,” said Chris. “When you consider the ease with which consumers are able to model other significant purchases like cars or kitchens, it feels inevitable that offering the client a visual of windows and doors will become the norm. Customers love being able to ‘try before they buy.’”