Trades in demand in 2018 that need ZERO qualifications

[@GosforthHandyman]

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[@paulrichard4945]

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[@lokendrathapa5839]

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[@mikes6844]

Great advice and a great way to start without going down the electrician/plumbing qualification route. Having said that you may discover your niche that you wish to explore further. The demand for home handyman services where I live is very high, lots of people want shelves and general home maintenance work done. Set up a reputation of trust and quality of work, word of mouth soon starts to spread. Above all be honest to your customers and honest to yourself.

[@bighands69]

The biggest scam is the government control of "trades" that they tell people is for their protection. What it has done is make it difficult to have proper market competition which is the only way to actually improve the market. The UK government at some point will try and control all of the minor jobs a well in the future.

[@rivergate]

@@bighands69 Please expand on this.

[@stevehewson8903]

Hi, I’m a 64yrs. old retired Plumber…. When I started in the 70’s “caulking” was what you did to join two cast iron pipes together. It’s also what Shipwrights do to seal wooden decks on-board ships. Snagging is for all trades…. Ps, I enjoy your videos….

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers bud! 👍

[@frederickbowdler8169]

Great inspirational advice. Starting my own business now.Thanks

[@craggascas]

Hi. I have really enjoyed watching your videos, very informative and easy to understand. But if you wouldn't mind, I have a few questions. I have some experience in the electrical trade, but never got an apprenticeship unfortunately. So I'm uncertified as a qualified electrician, but I passed my 2 year electrical college course. But in terms of trade work, that's all the official experience I have. But, I do have experience with working with tools and making things. Joinery is something I know I'm good at. My dad was a joiner/antique restorer, so I have picked up skills from him over the years. I currently work in the civil services and I'm getting a little tired of it and really don't fancy being in this kind of work and working long hours and nights. I'm 38 and looking into the possibility of becoming a handyman. Which is what brought me to your videos. So, what would be my best chance of getting things going. Qualification wise, what would help bolster my chances. I thought of doing a multiskilled trades course. But I'm not sure if that would be enough. Honestly, any information you can offer, it would be massively appreciated. Thank you in advance

[@NBeev1]

This has got me considering going out alone part time for extra cash! Thanks alot!

[@briansworkshop01]

You are spot on great advice hope someone young are listing👍👍

[@stargateproductions]

As a painter where I'm too, plumbers or tilers are often responsible for silicone work around tubs. Some a decent at it, but most don't take the time to do it right.

[@MartiA1973]

RATES! You're not kidding. As a qualified sparks including certificates - I was recently asked to install a bathroom fan for TWENTY FIVE QUID! Have to doubt that folk will pay 200+ per day. Even in London I loose lots of work asking 240 per day. Appreciate the encouragement for the new guys but got to be realistic.

[@GosforthHandyman]

I regularly see loads of different trades charging WAY more than £200 a day and they're rammed with work. You're right though, there's a lot of people out there with a totally unrealistic view of what jobs actually cost. 👍

[@tomf2026]

MA1973, that was my question today. I trialled being a handyman and had folk watching the clock at £15 an hr, how do I price jobs ??

[@brianoneill350]

I would do a bathroom fan replacement ,not wall hole for 25 if it is part of other work. You could not do it on its own. Make no money.

[@imranh5395]

Do I need certification to install light-fittings and electrical sockets?

[@jamie3566]

Thank Christ for you, all I've wanted for the last couple of years is honesty, knowbody wants to help you out it's all a big secret but this is fantastic just straight down the line and really refreshing thankyou so much. I'm subscribed now great job mate 👍

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Great list bud 👍 Silicone always needs redoing regularly in hard water areas too, as it discolours... Always something to do, right?? And spot on re pricing. 👍👍

[@Mrfreezeee1]

AH but guys thats a tricky one not many people even know you need to fill the tub before you reseal it .and we call it caulking over here ,as far as pricing goes ,people with PHDs dont like it when the people next door makes just as much if not more for re- screening peoples homes (one you missed )or driving a truck(lorry),and what is "snagging "line fishing ...lol

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers bud! It's one of those jobs that plumbers don't really like doing and it's vague who else should do it. Takes a long time to do it well - was thinking of doing a vid on it but it's so far removed from joinery... 😀🤔 We'll see...

[@Mrfreezeee1]

@@GosforthHandyman well are we talking caulking (silicone)the tub or snagging ,caulking should be done by the guy doing the tile ,unless the tub is replaced by a plumber ,then if hes good he ll do it ,snagging to which i googled ,we call it final inspection ,still great video GH what do you call the person who does the silicone there a siliconeist ,say tha fast three times,,,,lol

[@GosforthHandyman]

Ah, caulking is a different thing over here. Caulk is usually water based and used mostly by decorators for gaps in skirting (baseboard) etc. Plumber normally does silicone after 2nd fix. Yeah, snag list is all the stuff that should have been done when the house was built. 😂

[@richjohn11]

I wish I young enough to start a business like the one you describe in your talk...I also wish trades were a little easier on the body as I am in my 60s

[@imranh5395]

You ARE young enough. As long as you're breathing, it's never too late! 🤛🏻

[@imranh5395]

I'm 57, recovering from a heart op, arthritic and have several other mobility issues, but where there's a will there's a way. I'm just starting out as a handyman and I'm honest with my customers 🤛🏻

[@warriorspirit6083]

What skill could I learn now in 2020 to make a living? After Covid 19 my taxi driving job is finished. I was considering training as a Locksmith but not sure if there is real work out there.

[@Parkhead_workshop]

Another niche trade (which requires no 'official' accreditation to do int UK) that I'm semi-interested in is locksmithing - being able to get someone into their house at night and fit a new lock to their door is both valuable and fairly simple. I work in a key-cutting shop so have a rough idea of what it involves. I aspire to run the shop myself in time, but if retail doesn't work out long term it's something I'd look into.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Defo - I used to get asked to replace Euro cylinders quite often. Lots of depth to this route too - you can push in to some really advanced, niche stuff if you wanted. 👍

[@blackadder1966]

I would like to do something like a handyman, I am ok tiling and woodworking, but i find it takes me too long doing some jobs. Hung a new door on Saturday luckily I didnt need to trim the door and the hinges on the old door were not rebated so I did the same to keep the gap down on the lock side. But fiddling about the frame was aluminum so had to remove pop rivets and install new hinges the same way, first lock went ok, but the dead lock took ages. it was fiddly and the bolt recess into the aluminum frame was a pain. probably took me 5-6 hours. Here in Australia a local company to do the job was $750 doing it myself cost $300.

[@fancyAlex1993]

how about HVAC such as air conditioning repair and etc ?

[@MrTwat144]

I've been looking at the same thing. I worked in a call centre and fucking hated it but i remember talking to people on the phone and always asked what they do. Some guy told me he was an air conditioning engineer, we normally had to take income details as well over the phone and his were pretty impressive around 60k( what he declared) and he was self employed i believe. He told me a lot of the younger guys are going abroad where air conditioning is more in demand.

[@rossmclaren2834]

I have one question, I leave the military in 6 months, I really want to learn a new trade to set up on my own eventually. I am from a general construction background before the military. My question is... if you were 28 and just starting out in 2020, what trade would you learn ?

[@JosePerez-rt1kb]

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[@joshbrooke4548]

Hi Ross, what did you end up doing in the end? Interestingly enough I am now 28 and asking the exact same question you were 2 years ago. Interested to see how you got on!

[@sasa1982uk]

I just started a handy man business and this is great advice

[@bighands69]

DO not call it a handyman business. Find a niche area and name it after that.

[@sasa1982uk]

@@bighands69 thanks for the advice, out of interest how come?

[@johncole9964]

Great advice Andy. I've lived in the states for 40 years, but I was born and raised in Co. Durham however I have no idea what Snagging Repairs are?

[@GosforthHandyman]

It's just the list of things wrong with a new build. Sometimes it can be 10 or so minor points. I've seen some houses with 100+ snagging issues. 😀👍

[@johncole9964]

@@GosforthHandyman Ahh, got it, thanks Andy. In the states that would be referred to as the Punch list - another nonsensical term that doesn't describe what it is. :)

[@stevecollins9450]

Well said, Andy. "Snagging repairs", is this doors snagging on carpet?

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers! No, in the UK it's issues after you buy a new build house. 👍

[@adriangrimes9628]

Totally agree with your suggestions but isn't it a shame that with new builds and mines 4 yrs old that the quality of workmanship on some of the trades is to put it bluntly ,crap and were paying good money for this and I'm sure there's a lot of story's out there regarding the issues from minor to very major... Its a real shame as there is a lot of good people out there that take pride in there work and do a dam fine job.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Yup - real shame. They're all subcontractors and the house builders don't seem to give a damn. 😢

[@iamtheoneandonly9361]

Agreed, houses are chucked up now a days. I live in a "new build" too (built 2012) and I'm pretty lucky as mine is generally ok but it's hardly the work of Brunel... The vast majority that are out there are built to a cost and the trades working on the sites are on a price and usually working to stupid schedules to appease some idiot in an office who wouldn't know a spirit level if it hit him in the bollocks (emphasis on quantity not quality). All the big private building companies care about is profit and it shows, chuck the houses up, choose the cheapest subbies and charge extortionate prices for them as they know they have the market to sell them... Sad state of affairs really.

[@forza223bowe5]

I got an extension done, and the builder and contractors were just shoddy. Everything was done on the cheap. The roof tile pointing is coming away and there is numerous leaks. Doesn’t feel like it will last more than 5 years

[@darrenpassmore9927]

Thank you for sharing your insights and experience.

[@MelbourneAlan]

great video. there could be a whole podacst just on these and a few other areas for guys to specalise in.

[@Figure11_Home_and_Garden]

Apart from the render maintenance, you've just covered off my buisness. That's pretty much what I do.

[@byronservies4043]

Snagging? As in, a slight snag in the proces, or a pull on your clothes from a thorn? And curse you for reminding me all the silicon in my house needs to be re-done and there is a complete lack of such people here, too.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Snagging is the list of stuff wrong with a new house. 😀👍

[@Yahatacooky]

Hi. did you ever do a vid for the shelf pin jig?

[@GosforthHandyman]

Still haven't had a chance! 😂

[@stateofmind91]

I'm 27 and work in an office job, I'm considering retraining as a decorator but unsure where to start. I know you are a chippy but would you recommend working for a firm before going out on your own? How is best to get a customer base?

[@worwor1721]

Learn a different trade

[@samwheller8919]

I’m a self employed bricklayer sub contracting in the south west of England on £150 a day is this a low price considering I have to travel an hour to get to the job?

[@GosforthHandyman]

If it's sub-contracting on a decent length contract that sounds like a pretty good rate but I'm not up to speed on bricky rates. Have you checked Stu Crompton's channel? Excellent vids over there. All the best bud. 👍

[@samwheller8919]

Thank you very much for your reply .ps as a bricklayer/general builder I Learn a lot from your videos keep up the good work 👍

[@benchippy8039]

The majority of render on new builds is monocouche where the colour is throughout the render so no need to paint. Not sure why it turns green but I’d imagine it’s poor practices

[@MichaelEdmond]

Coz mold ect grows on it and it needs a wash! You will find it worse in areas that get less sunlight

[@bighands69]

Moisture on render also causes the mold to grow.

[@benchippy8039]

And anywhere there’s trees overhanging, I’ve seen a few bad cases where gutters leak too. It’s a good system tho still

[@MichaelEdmond]

@@benchippy8039 yeah, just most folk don't think things like that need maintenance.... And wonder why it goes dirty and slimy

[@GosforthHandyman]

Sometimes chemicals can clean it up but often once the render is stained the only option is to over paint. Frequently see the problem where there's no guttering or overhang between a section of flat roof and render. Shame - looks nice when it's new!

[@tomf2026]

This is great advice, I tested the water as a Handyman after my day job plus weekends, it went really well but I have trouble pricing. I found that £15 an hour and people still complain about price! Too expensive and the work wont come in. I found that if the job is small and I'm quick it will not even cover my expenses getting there and doing the job. I was wondering if I should set a figure for a particular job rather than hourly. That way I may go onto another job and increase my overall income for that day. Alternative is to charge half day or full day whatever the job. I'm confused.

[@GosforthHandyman]

For cabinetmaking work I never discuss hourly rates with the customer. All jobs are a fixed price, take it or leave it. You will get folk who always complain - aim for the areas who don't complain or your business won't survive. 👍

[@brianoneill350]

Yes price the job. I set up a year ago as a Handyman near Londn. Rates are higher but I have found it much better to price the job. I work at between 30 and 40 pounds an hour minimum job value 60 pounds normally. You will make no money at 15 an hour unless you are booking in full days which would give you 120. Chippies down here 180 day rate plus a bit. You have diesel, insurance, tools etc

[@MT_T991]

Don't paint solid colour render mostly just needs washing

[@GosforthHandyman]

Normally once the render is stained there's no option but to paint - depends on how bad the staining is. Sometimes chemicals will remove it.

[@troweltalk2719]

Excellent video 👍

[@smnhpkns]

Excellent content as always Andy and also whatever your age young or old. I was 52 when i took the plunge.

[@warriorspirit6083]

What trade did you learn as I'm 51 and have never been a DIY person, was always scared that I would damage something which needed fixing in the house. I'm changing my mindset now as I don't have any work and need to learn a trade fast which I could go earn a living from day 1

[@masterham4640]

Great video, food for thought.

[@Bp_u284-9]

Hi would you say tiling is a good trade to learn which is in demand ?

[@GosforthHandyman]

Defo! 👍

[@rossmclaren2834]

Is tiling in demand ? I am interested in tiling. But I was told to stay away, as there is no money to be made.

[@frank1847]

Andy I could not make those last sentences at the very end of the video.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Which bit?

[@frank1847]

@@GosforthHandyman It's OK Andy I listened again (this time sober) and got every word. Another really interesting video mate. I always learn something.

[@oliverclaffey5186]

Great video and charge enough big time.

[@steveng5503]

You moonlighting with the Job Centre now Andy? 😂 Joking aside, there’s tons of work here in the North East and anyone not wanting to work for themselves can miss out on great opportunities not normally available working for an employer. I’ve been self-employed all of my life and have gone from strength to strength over the years. Wouldn’t change a thing. Nice informative and thought provoking video mate. Keep them coming. As always a BIG 👍 from me!

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers bud! 👊 👍

[@benchippy8039]

**as far as I know and from my experience!**

[@jonesconrad1]

When I do my shower, it's getting tanked as well.

[@panedole]

Appreciate video content! Excuse me for chiming in, I would love your opinion. Have you thought about - Chiveard Racing World Framework (should be on google have a look)? It is a good one off guide for learning how to start a successful handyman business without the hard work. Ive heard some super things about it and my work buddy finally got great results with it.

[@HeadstoneRestorer]

The one's that really annoy me are the "We'll beat any price" brigade

[@GosforthHandyman]

Yup - they disappear quickly enough but they bring down the price for all the decent trades. 👍

[@rolandkeys8297]

If you are going to be a handyman make sure you don't do work that you need posific quolifications for such as electrician or plumbing. I am fed up of repairing plumbing done by the handyman, there are water regulations that must be complied with. It is not just gass and electric that you need to be certified for.

[@GosforthHandyman]

You don't necessarily need to be certified but you do need to follow regs. There are many, many smaller jobs that most plumbers / electricians don't want to touch.

[@bensalter7997]

Sorry for what i did.

[@jackiegolding4353]

What a load of rubbish I’m a heating engineer worked for my self for 20 years and now going to work for sum one because of not enough work so don’t advise people to do this

[@GosforthHandyman]

Don't advise people to do what? Work for themselves?? In any trade?? EVER??? What a bizarre attitude to life... 😂😂👌

[@Oli_Hudson]

What a plonker!

[@stalbanstech7396]

I think we currently need a Prime Minister that does what they say they will do and Brexit Secretary who isn't, looking for a long career.

[@simonjones6631]

The Daily Rates and perks are very good and you do not need to be very intelligent.