DIY Facts in the UK

DO IT YOURSELF FACTS Attitudes to DIY in the UK and how DIY improvements can affect the value of your home. TOP FOUR HOME IMPROVEMENTS Top four home improvements and the average increase in property value. .... New kitchen Loft conversion On average, a loft conversion adds £20,876 to the value of a property. On average, installing a new kitchen increases a property's value by £12,151. New bathroom On average, installing a new bathroom increases a property's value by £5,617. New windows On average, installing new windows increase a property's value by £5,265. 4 CALL IN THE PROS VS. DIY Professionals Do it yourself PLUMBING REWIRING PAINTING 68% of people called in the professionals 78% of people called in the 35% of people called in the professionals professionals DIY: MEN VS. WOMEN Men and women were asked separately, who they thought was best at DIY Men said. Women said. 1. Myself 2. My Dad 3. My partner 1. My partner 2. Myself 3. My Dad Infographic created by The Hireman Ltd. Source: Survey conducted by Rightmove