Bradford is leading a nationwide surge in demand for decorating services.
According to new data from Gumtree, the city has seen a 271 per cent rise in decorating demand as part of a seasonal boom.
The trend reflects growing demand across the UK as households take action on postponed jobs with the arrival of warmer weather.
Sahil Lamba, services expert at Gumtree, said: “Booking a tradesperson has often felt like a leap of faith, especially during peak periods.
“With demand building earlier this year, those who leave it too late may struggle to secure availability.
“Planning ahead is key.
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“We’ve focused on making the process quicker, clearer, and more transparent, so people can hire with confidence even as competition increases.”
Demand is also high in other cities, with Birmingham seeing a 221 per cent rise in decorating demand and both Birmingham and Leeds reporting a 200 per cent increase in handyman requests.
