Lockdown thoughts/advice

Boro in Devon

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I run a kitchen renovation company in the South West and want to ensure that I comply with all of the relevant guidance. Our rate of infection is much lower here than in the rest of the country.
I am being strongly encouraged by area management to keep trading through lockdown. I have shut my showroom to the public, but it is interpreted that we can still visit a customers home to quote, sell and measure up. My trades are still allowed to work in customers homes to fit the kitchens as long as they abide by rules and have ppe. Customers are still wanting us to fit and also to quote for new business.
I am very uncomfortable with all of this, I can see why plumbers and electricians can work in a customers home to fix an emergency situation, but not to tart up your kitchen. If I stop I will be affecting a lot of peoples employment, not all are able to access government help and support due to timings of business set up and rules around furloughing. I will also probably go bust, which isn't the worst outcome for me.
I hate the thought that through my business that we may pass on an infection that may harm a customer.
What are your thoughts ? Am I over thinking the situation. It is really playing on my mind and I dont know what to do.
Many thanks, for your comments.
 
It's a difficult situation SiW, achieving that balance between health and the economy.

What does your trade association say about this, presumably kitchen design and renovation is guided by an official body of some description?
 
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