Residential Pros Feel Confident in the Outlook for New Jobs, With Most Homeowners Expecting to Maintain Their Project Plans in 2025, According to Newly Released Data From STANLEY®
STANLEY (NYSE:SWK) released its Pro's Perspective: Job Satisfaction Report, revealing strong confidence in the residential contracting sector for 2025. The survey of 500 small repair and remodeling companies shows that 89% of pros feel confident about new job prospects, with 69% reporting increased project sizes from clients.
Key findings indicate that 93% of homeowners are pursuing high-end design trends, with kitchen and bathroom remodels being top priorities. Projects typically range from $10,000 to $19,000, primarily in homes valued between $250,000 to $499,000. Despite concerns about material costs (36%) and labor costs (30%), 85% of residential pros report high job satisfaction, with strong client relationships and steady project commitments.
STANLEY (NYSE:SWK) ha pubblicato il suo Rapporto Pro's Perspective: Soddisfazione Lavorativa, che evidenzia una forte fiducia nel settore delle costruzioni residenziali per il 2025. Il sondaggio condotto su 500 piccole imprese di riparazione e ristrutturazione mostra che il 89% dei professionisti si sente fiducioso riguardo alle nuove opportunità di lavoro, con il 69% che segnala un aumento delle dimensioni dei progetti da parte dei clienti.
I risultati chiave indicano che il 93% dei proprietari di casa sta seguendo le tendenze di design di fascia alta, con ristrutturazioni di cucine e bagni come priorità principali. I progetti hanno generalmente un valore compreso tra 10.000 e 19.000 dollari, principalmente in abitazioni valutate tra 250.000 e 499.000 dollari. Nonostante le preoccupazioni per i costi dei materiali (36%) e della manodopera (30%), il 85% dei professionisti residenziali riporta un'alta soddisfazione lavorativa, grazie a solide relazioni con i clienti e impegni costanti nei progetti.
STANLEY (NYSE:SWK) publicó su Informe Perspectiva del Profesional: Satisfacción Laboral, revelando una fuerte confianza en el sector de contratistas residenciales para 2025. La encuesta a 500 pequeñas empresas de reparación y remodelación muestra que el 89% de los profesionales se sienten confiados sobre las nuevas oportunidades laborales, con un 69% que reporta aumentos en el tamaño de los proyectos de los clientes.
Los hallazgos clave indican que el 93% de los propietarios están siguiendo tendencias de diseño de alta gama, siendo las remodelaciones de cocinas y baños las principales prioridades. Los proyectos suelen oscilar entre $10,000 y $19,000, principalmente en viviendas valoradas entre $250,000 y $499,000. A pesar de las preocupaciones por los costos de materiales (36%) y mano de obra (30%), el 85% de los profesionales residenciales reportan alta satisfacción laboral, con fuertes relaciones con los clientes y compromisos constantes en los proyectos.
STANLEY (NYSE:SWK)는 2025년 주거 계약 부문에 대한 강한 신뢰를 보여주는 전문가 관점: 직업 만족도 보고서를 발표했습니다. 500개의 소규모 수리 및 리모델링 업체를 대상으로 한 설문조사에서 89%의 전문가들이 새로운 일자리 전망에 대해 자신감을 느끼고, 69%는 고객으로부터 프로젝트 규모가 증가했다고 보고했습니다.
주요 결과에 따르면 93%의 주택 소유자가 고급 디자인 트렌드를 추구하고 있으며, 주방과 욕실 리모델링이 최우선 과제입니다. 프로젝트 비용은 일반적으로 10,000달러에서 19,000달러 사이이며, 주로 250,000달러에서 499,000달러 사이의 주택에서 진행됩니다. 자재 비용(36%)과 인건비(30%)에 대한 우려에도 불구하고, 85%의 주거 전문가들이 높은 직업 만족도를 보고하며, 강한 고객 관계와 안정적인 프로젝트 수주가 이어지고 있습니다.
STANLEY (NYSE:SWK) a publié son rapport Perspectives des professionnels : Satisfaction au travail, révélant une forte confiance dans le secteur des entrepreneurs résidentiels pour 2025. L'enquête menée auprès de 500 petites entreprises de réparation et de rénovation montre que 89 % des professionnels se sentent confiants quant aux nouvelles opportunités d'emploi, avec 69 % rapportant une augmentation de la taille des projets de la part des clients.
Les principales conclusions indiquent que 93 % des propriétaires suivent les tendances de design haut de gamme, les rénovations de cuisines et de salles de bains étant les priorités. Les projets varient généralement entre 10 000 et 19 000 dollars, principalement dans des maisons évaluées entre 250 000 et 499 000 dollars. Malgré les préoccupations concernant les coûts des matériaux (36 %) et de la main-d'œuvre (30 %), 85 % des professionnels résidentiels déclarent une grande satisfaction au travail, grâce à de solides relations clients et des engagements de projet stables.
STANLEY (NYSE:SWK) veröffentlichte seinen Bericht „Pro's Perspective: Jobzufriedenheit“, der ein starkes Vertrauen im Wohnbau-Sektor für 2025 zeigt. Die Umfrage unter 500 kleinen Reparatur- und Renovierungsunternehmen ergab, dass 89 % der Fachleute zuversichtlich in Bezug auf neue Auftragschancen sind, wobei 69 % von größeren Projektvolumina bei Kunden berichten.
Wesentliche Erkenntnisse zeigen, dass 93 % der Hausbesitzer hochklassige Designtrends verfolgen, wobei Küchen- und Badrenovierungen oberste Priorität haben. Die Projekte liegen typischerweise zwischen 10.000 und 19.000 US-Dollar, hauptsächlich in Häusern mit einem Wert von 250.000 bis 499.000 US-Dollar. Trotz Bedenken hinsichtlich Materialkosten (36 %) und Arbeitskosten (30 %) berichten 85 % der Wohnprofis von hoher Arbeitszufriedenheit, dank starker Kundenbeziehungen und stabiler Projektzusagen.
- 89% of residential pros express confidence in new job outlook for 2025
- 93% of clients are pursuing high-end design projects, indicating strong market demand
- 85% of residential pros report high job satisfaction, above average for U.S. workers
- 69% of clients are increasing project sizes for 2025
- Strong client retention with 66% disagreeing that clients are backing out of projects
- 36% of pros cite rising material costs as a top concern
- 30% identify labor costs as a significant challenge
- Nearly three-quarters of residential pros surveyed say their clients are increasing the size of their 2025 projects
- Costs of materials and labor are cited as top concerns as pros plan for the year
- Many homeowners (
93% ) are embracing high-end design trends to upgrade their homes - High job satisfaction and fulfillment in their work are reported by majority of residential pros
The STANLEY® Pro's Perspective: Job Satisfaction Report surveyed 500 owners and managers of small (20 or fewer employees) repair and remodeling companies across
A Positive 2025 Outlook
Residential pros have a positive outlook for 2025, despite external factors like rising costs of materials, skilled labor shortages and an evolving economic backdrop.
Eighty-nine percent of residential pros surveyed said they feel confident in the outlook for new jobs and are also satisfied with their level of work so far in 2025. In fact,
However, that doesn't mean they don't have some concerns. Respondents cited the cost of materials (
More Clients Want High-End Design Trends
The survey also asked respondents who their clients are and what types of projects they're interested in completing for their homes.
- Nearly half of the homes residential pros surveyed work on are valued from
$250,000 $499,000 - Over half of projects fall within the range of
$10,000 $19,000 - Sixty-four percent of respondents said their clients show their appreciation by making referrals.
Additionally,
The top high-end design projects noted as client priorities by respondents were: blending painted and finished wood surfaces (
Beyond high-end design projects, residential pros reported the highest-priority projects among their clients in 2025 will be in the kitchen or bathroom. Eighty-one percent said current clients are prioritizing a full or partial kitchen remodel while
- For partial kitchen remodels, homeowners want to update: flooring (
48% ), new cabinets (43% ), wall tile or backsplash (43% ), and the countertop (41% ). - For partial bathroom remodels, the priorities are: flooring (
51% ), drywall (49% ), wall tile or backsplash (47% ), or the shower (46% ), tub (44% ) or sink (41% ).
Other priority areas are the basement (
Residential Pros Report High Job Satisfaction
The majority of residential pros (
"For today's residential pros, their work is deeply personal. They in many ways are their businesses, so it's especially important they feel empowered to build their way, tackling challenges as they see fit. Being able to bring their unique craftsmanship to a project not only instills a sense of pride but also furthers their reputation," said Tim Buszka, Global Brand Director, STANLEY®. "STANLEY understands this purpose-driven approach because how we build our tools – from our iconic tapes, knives and other hand tools – is inspired by the way residential pros work."
Survey results also suggest these individuals enjoy purposeful careers. Eighty-two percent take pride in the very high-quality work that they perform, and
To read more of the findings from The STANLEY® Pro's Perspective: Job Satisfaction Report, click here.
To learn more about STANLEY, visit www.stanleytools.com.
About the Survey
Stanley Black & Decker commissioned an online survey of small residential contractors representing all regions of
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About Stanley Black & Decker
Founded in 1843 and headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a worldwide leader in Tools and Outdoor, operating manufacturing facilities globally. The Company's approximately 48,000 employees produce innovative end-user inspired power tools, hand tools, storage, digital jobsite solutions, outdoor and lifestyle products, and engineered fasteners to support the world's builders, tradespeople and DIYers. The Company's world class portfolio of trusted brands includes DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, BLACK+DECKER®, and Cub Cadet®. To learn more visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com or follow Stanley Black & Decker on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
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