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Homeowner Survey Index: Q1 2019

Through our process of matching homeowners with quality contractors across the country, we survey thousands of homeowners each quarter. In the first quarter of 2019, we learned a lot about how homeowners research their projects, how they budget and pay for them, and how they choose a contractor to complete them.

A few key findings included:

  • How much time homeowners spend researching their home improvement project
  • The overall sentiment homeowners feel about the cost of their project and availability for financing when applicable
  • What homeowners rely on most to select a home improvement professional

This new study is part of an ongoing research project. Modernize is dedicated to educating home improvement contractors so they can better understand customers’ needs and preferences in order to make sound business decisions. Each quarter, Modernize surveys thousands of American homeowners interested in solar, roofing, windows and HVAC projects.

To find out what we’ve discovered about homeowners in the first quarter of 2019, check out the insights below:

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About Catie Bonner

Catie is a home improvement expert based in Austin, TX and writing content for modernize.com. Catie has been writing, editing, and publishing trustworthy content for 10+ years.

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