Advice for tradespeople
Practical tips and guides to help you grow your trade business in the North East. From pricing your work and getting more customers to marketing, insurance, and more.
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Plumbers and heating engineers
From pricing your work to getting Gas Safe certified, grow your plumbing or heating business with our guides.
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Electricians
Advice on Part P certification, pricing electrical work, and building a strong reputation as an electrician.
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Builders and construction
Whether you are a sole trader or running a team, find advice on quoting, managing projects, and winning more work.
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Roofers and scaffolders
Tips on pricing roofing jobs, staying safe at height, and marketing your roofing business locally.
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Bathroom and kitchen fitters
Advice on quoting for bathroom and kitchen installations, showcasing your work, and getting more referrals.
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Painters and decorators
Grow your painting and decorating business with tips on pricing, marketing, and building a portfolio.
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Joiners and carpenters
From starting out to growing your joinery business, find practical advice on pricing, tools, and marketing.
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Landscapers and gardeners
Seasonal business tips, pricing guides, and marketing advice for landscaping and garden services.
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Tilers, plasterers and renderers
Advice on pricing per square metre, showcasing your work with photos, and winning more local jobs.
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Window and door installers
FENSA registration, quoting tips, and how to stand out in the competitive window and door market.
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Locksmiths and security
Build your locksmith business with advice on emergency call-outs, pricing, and local marketing.
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Starting and growing your business
General advice for all tradespeople on marketing, pricing, insurance, and building a successful trade business.
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How to Get More Google Reviews as a Tradesman
Google reviews are the most powerful marketing tool for tradespeople. Here is how to get more of them without being pushy.
How to Price Your Work: A Guide for Tradespeople
Struggling to price jobs? Here is a practical framework for quoting that covers your costs, pays you fairly, and wins the work.
What Insurance Do You Need as a Tradesman?
A clear breakdown of the insurance every tradesperson needs, what it covers, and how much it typically costs.
Social Media Tips for Tradespeople: What Actually Works
You do not need to become an influencer. Here are the simple social media strategies that actually bring in work for tradespeople.
How to Price Plumbing Jobs: A Guide for Plumbers
A practical pricing guide for plumbers covering common jobs, day rates, and how to quote confidently without underselling yourself.
Part P Building Regulations: What Every Electrician Needs to Know
A clear guide to Part P for electricians, covering what work is notifiable, how to register, and why it matters for your business.
How to Quote for Building Jobs Without Losing Money
Quoting for building work is complex. Here is how to break down a job, price it accurately, and protect yourself from unexpected costs.
Marketing Tips for Roofers: How to Get More Work
Roofing is a competitive trade. Here is how to stand out, get found by homeowners, and keep your diary full.
How to Showcase Your Bathroom Fitting Work Online
Great photos of your work are the best marketing tool for bathroom fitters. Here is how to photograph and share your projects.
How to Price Painting and Decorating Jobs
A straightforward pricing guide for painters and decorators covering room rates, day rates, and how to quote for different types of work.
Seasonal Marketing for Landscapers: Stay Busy All Year
Landscaping is seasonal work. Here is how to market your services throughout the year and avoid the winter slump.
Getting Started as a Self-Employed Joiner
Thinking about going self-employed as a joiner? Here is what you need to set up, what it costs, and how to get your first customers.