Reputation drives energy renovation contractor choice, Crédit Agricole survey finds

By Public Technologies
  • Financing constraints hinder French home energy renovations, with 64% of tradespeople citing clients’ lack of funds as a reason for rejected quotes.
  • Financing application procedures delay projects, according to 49% of tradespeople; 46% identify barriers to accessing financial aid.
  • Only 24% offer financing options tailored to clients’ circumstances; 28% want to offer a wider range.
  • Public aid remains difficult to navigate: 70% find available support hard to understand; 75% say it is hard to obtain.
  • Reputation drives contractor selection for 61% of clients, according to the survey of 401 French tradespeople conducted September 1–16, 2026.


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