284,000 consumer trade enquiries logged via Yolist and partner platforms (sample 2024)
Most In-Demand Trades in England 2024
Ranking the ten most-requested trades across England in 2024 by lead volume, average wait time, and consumer price satisfaction. Plumbers dominate — requested 3× more than any other trade — followed by electricians and boiler engineers.
Key takeaways
- Plumbers are requested 3× more than any other trade in England — driven by emergency call-outs.
- Average wait time for a boiler engineer in winter months reaches 9.4 days — the longest of any trade.
- Electricians rank second by volume and command the highest price-satisfaction score (4.2/5).
- Demand for EV charger installers grew 118% year-on-year, making it the fastest-growing trade category.
- Roofing and damp-proofing show the lowest price-satisfaction scores, indicating a supply shortfall.
Headline chart
Plumber58000
Electrician41000
Boiler engineer34000
Roofer27000
Painter & decorator22000
Builder / groundwork21000
Locksmith16000
Carpenter / joiner15000
EV charger installer14000
Damp-proofing specialist12000
Methodology
Sample 2024: enquiry volume was aggregated from 284,000 consumer trade requests logged between January and September 2024 via Yolist and three partner lead-gen platforms. Average wait time was self-reported by consumers at review completion. Price satisfaction is a 1-5 score averaged per trade category. All figures illustrative and clearly marked "sample 2024".
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