Installer Profile
FROM SERVING HIS COUNTRY TO SERVING HIS CUSTOMERS – ANDY MAKES THE PERFECT TRANSITION ANDREW WALKER – WALKER CONSTRUCTION How long have you been installing and what areas do you cover? I have been installing kitchen and bathrooms for over 10 years and I cover the Berkshire area. What do you install and what’s your specialty? I install a range of both kitchens & bathrooms; my specialty is fitting bespoke kitchens. Do you install yourself or do you have a team/teams of installers working for you? It depends on the customer and the job; I am always on hand should my sub-contractors need me. How did you become a kbb installer? I became a BiKBBI installer over 10 years ago when I was installing for John Lewis of Hungerford. What has been your biggest business challenge? Having to be adaptable in an ever-changing economy. I have established myself locally as a reliable and professional tradesman/ businessman and that is because I’m always going the extra mile, regardless of what challenges that have been thrown at me. The customer is always right! What’s been your biggest personal challenge? Trying to get the right balance between home and family life and work life. Do you have any concerns for the future of the industry? I do sometimes hope that there will be a good enough supply of quality tradesmen coming into our industry in the future.
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