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Share on:<\/h4><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>I<\/span><\/strong>f you\u2019re looking to book a tradie in 2022, read this first.<\/p>\nThis year will be the year of catch-22\u2019s for home improvement: there\u2019s heaps of demand, but not enough tradies, and there\u2019s record consents, but not enough materials on hand.<\/p>\n
This has resulted in overflowing workloads for tradies, and it presents a slightly different experience for getting work done on your home.<\/p>\n
So, how can you get a great outcome for your project in these times?<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i><\/div>Here's 7 things tradies want you to know<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n- They\u2019re under the pump (and really feeling the pressure)<\/li>\n
- Job timeframes have changed<\/li>\n
- The shortages are making some materials hard to come by<\/li>\n
- Material prices have gone up<\/li>\n
- Tradies are running multiple threads, including communication with you<\/li>\n
- Accurate quoting takes time<\/li>\n
- Tradies get stressed, too<\/li>\n
- + How to spot a \u2018red flag\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
We’ve got plenty of key takeaways that will help you get a great outcome for your project (and make it an enjoyable experience for everyone involved).<\/span><\/p>\nLet\u2019s get stuck into it!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Tradies are facing material shortages, material price increases and a shortage of skilled labour.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>1. They\u2019re under the pump (and really feeling the pressure)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>It\u2019s less publicised, but tradies are putting a very real pressure on themselves to maintain their reputation whilst trying to manage things outside of their control.<\/p>\n
Right now, their ability to meet clients\u2019 expectations is being challenged by material shortages, material price increases and a shortage of skilled labour to carry out your job.<\/p>\n
How to take some of the pressure off:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- A little bit of kindness and understanding can go a long way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Make it easy for them. This involves accommodating their availability to meet you on site and providing flexibility for when they can realistically start the job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
2. Job timeframes have changed<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>In this climate, you can expect a good tradie to be booked out for around one to three months. However, there\u2019s always peaks and troughs between larger projects.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve got a small job (a couple of days’ work) you\u2019ll likely find a tradie with the availability for your project sooner rather than later. As for larger jobs (e.g. a deck or house extension), the new norm is upwards of a month.<\/p>\n
How to get your job in the pipeline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Start by really selling your job to potential tradies. You can do this by providing pictures, measurements, and a detailed description with good grammar. Those kinds of details make a great impression, and the less unknowns, the more appealing your job will be to a tradie.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Don\u2019t put pressure on them to meet your timeframe. Try asking them what is reasonable and achievable for them. This can prevent over-extending their schedules out of their willingness to always say \u2018yes\u2019 for clients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>2022 will be the year of alternative materials.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>3. Some materials are hard to come by<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>It\u2019s going to be the year of alternative materials, so expect to make some compromises. For example, timber fence palings are becoming increasingly difficult to source, according to a number of trades.<\/p>\n
While it can be frustrating not getting your first preference, a good tradie will be able to suggest suitable, alternative materials for your project.<\/p>\n
How to manage materials shortages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Really lean into the tradesperson\u2019s expertise on what is and isn\u2019t available right now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- If you have the time, you can take initiative to ring suppliers to locate specific materials you want for your project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
4. Material prices have gone up <\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Over the past year, tradies have been absorbing a range of increasing costs, and continuing down this line means a race to the bottom for their business.<\/p>\n
Job costs from two years ago compared to present day will be different, and this is largely due to materials.<\/p>\n
What you can expect around pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- You may receive a quote that is valid for 7 days, compared to the traditional 30 days. This is to account for the regular fluctuations in material costs from trade suppliers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- If you\u2019re on a budget, ask your tradie what kind of quality or finish you can expect from those materials within your budget. Oftentimes we say we want to spend as little as possible for the best result, but that often means compromising on quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
I<\/span><\/strong>f you\u2019re looking to book a tradie in 2022, read this first.<\/p>\n This year will be the year of catch-22\u2019s for home improvement: there\u2019s heaps of demand, but not enough tradies, and there\u2019s record consents, but not enough materials on hand.<\/p>\n This has resulted in overflowing workloads for tradies, and it presents a slightly different experience for getting work done on your home.<\/p>\n So, how can you get a great outcome for your project in these times?<\/p>\n<\/div> We’ve got plenty of key takeaways that will help you get a great outcome for your project (and make it an enjoyable experience for everyone involved).<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s get stuck into it!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Tradies are facing material shortages, material price increases and a shortage of skilled labour.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> It\u2019s less publicised, but tradies are putting a very real pressure on themselves to maintain their reputation whilst trying to manage things outside of their control.<\/p>\n Right now, their ability to meet clients\u2019 expectations is being challenged by material shortages, material price increases and a shortage of skilled labour to carry out your job.<\/p>\n How to take some of the pressure off:<\/strong><\/p>\n In this climate, you can expect a good tradie to be booked out for around one to three months. However, there\u2019s always peaks and troughs between larger projects.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got a small job (a couple of days’ work) you\u2019ll likely find a tradie with the availability for your project sooner rather than later. As for larger jobs (e.g. a deck or house extension), the new norm is upwards of a month.<\/p>\n How to get your job in the pipeline:<\/strong><\/p>\n 2022 will be the year of alternative materials.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> It\u2019s going to be the year of alternative materials, so expect to make some compromises. For example, timber fence palings are becoming increasingly difficult to source, according to a number of trades.<\/p>\n While it can be frustrating not getting your first preference, a good tradie will be able to suggest suitable, alternative materials for your project.<\/p>\n How to manage materials shortages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Over the past year, tradies have been absorbing a range of increasing costs, and continuing down this line means a race to the bottom for their business.<\/p>\n Job costs from two years ago compared to present day will be different, and this is largely due to materials.<\/p>\n What you can expect around pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\nHere's 7 things tradies want you to know<\/h2><\/div>
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2. Job timeframes have changed<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>3. Some materials are hard to come by<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
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