Student research – looking to learn from homeowners’ experiences (short survey)

[CarrieSmith]

Hello everyone,

I hope this is okay to post here.

I’m an architecture student based in London, currently working on my final-year thesis. As part of the research, I’m exploring a potential business idea focused on supporting homeowners through renovation and improvement projects — particularly the practical challenges, decision points, and gaps in advice that people experience along the way.

I’ve been a reader in this forum for a few years and have found the discussions here incredibly insightful, especially when it comes to real-world experiences rather than textbook theory. I’m keen to ground my work in genuine homeowner perspectives rather than assumptions.

I’ve put together a short, anonymous survey (5–7 minutes) to better understand the common challenges during home projects

There’s absolutely no selling involved — this is purely research at this stage, and responses will only be used to inform my thesis.

If anyone is willing to take part, I’d be very grateful:

Home Owner Survey

Please click the link to complete this form.

form.jotform.com

If this post isn’t appropriate, please feel free to remove it — and thank you regardless for the wealth of knowledge shared on this forum.

Best wishes,
Carrie Smith

 

[montyjohn]

I got half way through the survey and stopped because I couldn't answer questions from the second half of the survey.
I've had a few quotes for work and not been happy with the price or level of care and opted to do work myself.

I've fitted kitchens, installed heating systems, wiring, installed bathrooms etc.

Just dropping this here so you're aware that your results will likely be skewed away from people comfortable with a DIY approach.