A survey recently commissioned by Local Heroes has revealed that fewer than half of the nation feel confident enough to undertake DIY projects around the home. The new study, which explored the opinions of 2,000 UK adults, uncovered that only 41% feel positive about tackling DIY themselves.

Head of Local Heroes, Mat Moakes said: “This research highlights that UK consumers need the reassurance of a trusted tradesperson for the more difficult jobs that need doing in their homes.

“We have over 7,000 trusted tradespeople signed up to Local Heroes, and we vet each one to make sure they’re up to the job. We even offer a 12 month guarantee on all work done, to give customers complete peace of mind.”