Barometer

August marked a shift in momentum for the window and door retail sector, with all five key indicators softening after July’s steady performance.    While seasonal

July delivered a welcome rebound in lead volumes, while overall activity levels remained steady across most core metrics. It’s a balanced performance that gives some

June saw a further softening in lead volumes and sales, but strong conversion rates suggest that buyers who are in the market remain committed. Average

May’s numbers tell an encouraging story. While activity has eased slightly in some areas, we’re seeing some positive shifts in others – especially where it

April’s figures suggest a market finding its rhythm after the momentum we saw in March. Although some metrics have dipped slightly, others show signs of

March’s data paints a picture of growing market momentum as we move into spring. Following a slightly more cautious February, March saw improvement across most

February’s data tells us a clear story: the market is stabilising after a strong start to the year, but caution is still shaping buying behaviour.

January’s figures reflect a market slowly regaining momentum after the December slowdown, though broader economic pressures continue to shape the outlook for installers. Positive indicators

Month-on-month figures for December follow an established seasonal pattern. You don’t need us to tell you that sales fell away in November with a 42%

What a difference a month makes. As we entered November, the feeling – based on Business Pilot’s data – was that 2024 had finally turned

There’s a real sense that the window market has finally shifted up a gear this month with all the major metrics moving confidently in the

There is a feeling we flatlined in September, with all our metrics showing no real movement up or down. Average leads stayed exactly the same