Latest data shows that Citizens Advice dealt with over 32,000 consumer issues and complaints relating to the home improvement and renewable energy sector over the last 12 months to September 2020.
What is also disappointing for the sector is that out of all defined categories in consumer goods and services, ‘building repairs and improvements’ came second with over 8,500 issues alone. Top was practical energy efficiency advice with over 9,000 issues.
The statistics also show the most complained about issues within the building repairs and improvements category. We have put together the top 5 by volume, with complaints and redress being accountable for nearly 5,000 complaints and faulty, dangerous, and unsafe services received over 2,000 complaints from October 2019 to September 2020.
Being an accredited member of a reputable consumer code, such as HIES, not only helps increase conversion rates but shows a commitment by the firm to providing customers with trust, confidence and peace of mind before, during and after their installation.
HIES members, and their customers, receive FREE award-winning alternative dispute resolution. With an average resolution time of just 3.59 days, HIES helps members save time, money and improve reputation. As a part of your membership you will also get FREE Ombudsman access and FREE independent inspections.
Source: https://public.tableau.com/profile/citizensadvice#!/vizhome/AdviceTrendsSeptember2020/Cover