Cash-strapped families have been asking tradesmen and women - such as builders, plasterers and electricians - not to charge their tools due to the cost of living. It comes as the price of energy continues to soar, hitting families in the pocket.
According to new research from Toolstation, a third of tradespeople said they had been asked to arrive with their sanders, jigsaws, drills, nail guns and other power tools "fully charged". A poll found 36% said they are now asked to charge at their own home.
However, spiralling energy costs mean 35% are now considered passing this cost on to their clients. While 75% of tradespeople said they were worried about their monthly energy bills, reports the Daily Star.
