Tradie shortage means some jobs go wanting
Australia is in the midst of a tradie shortage in years with many home owners unable to find anyone qualified to complete their home improvement jobs, according to ServiceSeeking.com.au
On average, jobs listed on ServiceSeeking.com.au receive four quotes, however, there are a number of specific categories that aren't getting filled.
The website noted apprenticeships are now at their lowest since 2004, according to figures released by the Mitchell Institute.
"This gap in the market offers a great opportunity for tradies looking to grow their business," Jeremy Levitt, CEO of ServiceSeeking said.
"The few tradies that do work in these industries are never short of work and charge premium prices as customers grow desperate to get them done."
The percentage of niche jobs in FY17 with no tradies:
- Bathtub resurfacing (69%)
- Glass installation (64%)
- Staircase jobs (64%)
- Garage, shed and carport installation (60%)
- Stonework and masonry jobs (56%)
Niche Category | Missed revenue (FY17) | Average value per job | % of jobs with no tradies |
Stonework and Masonry | $996,875 | $3,438 | 56% |
Cabinetmaking | $898,149 | $1,576 | 39% |
Garages, sheds and carports | $717,723 | $643 | 60% |
Insulation Installation | $645,641 | $1,416 | 55% |
Staircases | $504,000 | $2,400 | 63% |
Carpet laying and Installation | $404,172 | $1,199 | 41% |
Bathtub Resurfacing | $236,000 | $500 | 69% |
Tinting and films | $122,563 | $360 | 46% |
Fridge repair | $68,969 | $146 | 55% |
Glass Installation | $30,800 | $560 | 64% |
Total missed revenue: | $4,970,038 | ||
This data was derived from over 52,000 quotes submitted by customers to ServiceSeeking.com.au over FY17.