Thirty percent of homeowners said they wouldn’t make a tradesperson a cuppa when they’re installing something in their home.
Furthermore, over half said they would not even let them use the toilet, in a survey by Boiler Plan.
Instead of offering a traditional brew and allowing hard working traders to use the facilities, many Brits were turning to slightly less conventional means of building rapport. One in nine admitted they happily flirt to get a better deal, Boiler Plan reported.
Young adults were more than twice as likely as any other age group to offer alcohol, with 14% offering such drinks.
Ian Henderson, managing director of Boiler Plan, said: “It’s of course up to the consumer how they decide to treat maintenance people in their home. We at Boiler Plan always welcome a cup of tea of course and would never say no to a biscuit.
“I think most people can appreciate that feeling of when you really need to nip to the loo, but our research suggests that there is a hesitancy from some people when it comes to allowing maintenance people to use their toilet facilities.
“It’s always down to the discretion of the individual whose home is being worked in what access they provide, however, due to the potential health risks, it’s always better if maintenance people can be given toilet access if needed.”