Why I'll NEVER Hire Another Tradesperson

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29 күн бұрын

I needed to install some channel drains in our front garden which I will be running to a new soakaway to hopefully resolve the issues we have with pooling water during heavy rainfall. And while I'm at it, I'm also going to be laying some fresh concrete on our driveway to replace the failing and crumbling concrete that was laid by a professional a few years ago with the help of some family members.
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@RagnBoneBrown 28 күн бұрын

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@MattBerryCustom 15 күн бұрын

Just received the tubs, there was a delay but that was entirely my error. Exceptional quality, been carting hundreds of kilos of concrete up my tiered garden this afternoon and can testify that they are apparently indestructible. Don’t mess about, buy some today. Big thanks to you Keith and the lads at The Building Works. 😊👍🏻

@RagnBoneBrown 15 күн бұрын

@@MattBerryCustom Sorry to hear that Matt, I'm sending this to my point of contact now and will get back to you

@RagnBoneBrown 15 күн бұрын

@@MattBerryCustomdropping you an email... 👍

@Matt-kl1pg 27 күн бұрын

It may not be perfect, but it's miles better than it was before. Considering it's not your trade, you should be proud of what you achieved.

@RagnBoneBrown 27 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@Gman4633 26 күн бұрын

As always, inspirational and helped motivate me to crack on with the DIY tasks I keep thinking maybe I should pay someone. Thank you 🙏

@alexanderkupke920 14 күн бұрын

Absolutely agree with that, especially bearing in mind, doing perfect concrete work is a trade that takes years to build up the skills and the feel for the tools, so with that result, I would not stress out about minor imperfections at all.

@TickTakashi 27 күн бұрын

Earlier today a friend of mine asked me why I'm insulating my garage DIY instead of hiring someone. I told them almost word for word that "I will never hire another tradesperson" as well. The simple fact that I actually care about the quality of the result means that, 9/10 times, I end up doing a better job than a hired tradesperson - despite having little/no experience. This video really resonates with me. I have had several awful experiences with contractors recently, and I've been using YOUR videos to learn the DIY skills in order to fix them. I'm so grateful that people like you go through the effort to create easy to understand educational videos and put them up on KZfaq so that I don't have to be stuck with half-assed jobs by tradepeople who just don't care. Last year, I didn't even know what concrete was made of. This year I have: - Installed my own drains. - Poured a new garden path. - Cut out, fit and glazed new French Doors. - Added a new downpipe. - Put down new garage flooring. All thanks (very directly) to your videos. Massive, massive, massive thank you.

@RagnBoneBrown 27 күн бұрын

♥️ thank you so much

@Bigroomboy 27 күн бұрын

You are bob on. Especially with insulation where the quality of fit and attention to detail makes or breaks the performance of all those expensive materials.

@weeeeehhhhh 26 күн бұрын

Not only will you learn a new skill, you'll pick up some tools, and likely have more money to spend on better materials. It's important to remember that poor DIY jobs aren't the end of the world. You'll usually get a good story out of it. You shouldn't expect perfection, and you're rarely getting perfection from the "professionals"

@user-ku7mx3eq4j 25 күн бұрын

" I have had several awful experiences with contractors " - Haven't we all, completely agree with the sentiment here.

@NAFO_Badger_Brigade 21 күн бұрын

Stunning achievement - well done!

@beeftitans91 25 күн бұрын

As a 'tradesman' who has done groundwork for 25 year's i can say that our trade is ruined by scammers and halfwits. There is a lot more that goes into things than people realise from the skills to the knowledge to the tools and other things. Hate it when people get ripped off. Happy to advise anybody that wants to reach out.

@TAH1712 24 күн бұрын

That's a fair comment. The skill to do it right shouldn't be underestimated - something that's 'Pretty on the eye' isn't necessarily going to last. The vast majority of customers don't want or really can't pay what a proper job really needs, so that's where the chancers step in.

@griswald7156 18 күн бұрын

@@TAH1712the trades men want money,so they agree a price then without consulting you work out a way thats cheaper and less bother to them.. Could be just the overordering scam…where they van off with the excess materials you’ve paid for.. We had a good £200 switch disappear which they said needed replacing…but they seemed to find value in it..one minute it was there the next it was gone…if they take something off and you want it ,hide it before they do abracadabra with it…

@CharlieReZa 17 күн бұрын

where are you based Beeftitans? Im on a confusing slope and need some professional advice !

@beeftitans91 17 күн бұрын

@@CharlieReZa based in Manchester. Happy to try and help you.

@TheToolnut 17 күн бұрын

@@TAH1712Indeed, most of them want champagne work done for cider money. Miserable bastards! 🙄🙈

@stephencave187 27 күн бұрын

It's a driveway, you're not plastering your living room wall. A few trowel marks don't matter. That's a great job Keith. Well done too to your dad n bro. Bet they're more reliable than a fair few tradies. 👏🏻

@foragingadventures 27 күн бұрын

The smooth border around the driveway definitely makes it look more professional, good call on that one!

@RagnBoneBrown 27 күн бұрын

Thanks

@ossieljuarez1936 27 күн бұрын

I feel the same way about tradesmen. I rather do the work myself and learn something in the process.

@TAH1712 24 күн бұрын

The learning to adapt to all the problems unveiled as you proceed is the most rewarding aspect to DIY. Hardwork never killed anyone but don't forget your hardhat!

@LoSongz 27 күн бұрын

I like it when men and women know how to get things done by themselves in different ways. Well done

@tuesboomer1623 27 күн бұрын

I recently spent untold hours online researching contractors for a patio, walkway, landscaping project to finally get to work on some deferred maintenance projects which were put on hold while we were raising the family. We no longer have the physical ability to DIY large projects. Competent, responsible people are out there but it's definitely like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack. I have no idea how we would have found the two excellent, local, family owned companies we hired without the internet on which they could showcase their own, legitimate work. The search is much, much longer than the duration of the job. Your project turned out great! You are very resourceful and have accumulated a lot of knowledge which is your most valuable asset when you attempt these projects. You are slowly turning your property into a valuable asset.

@RagnBoneBrown 27 күн бұрын

Thank you

@techywill 27 күн бұрын

"Professionals" cut too many corners from my experience. Unsure if cutting costs, don't care, or incompetent. I once had a fridge repairman leave wet towel in our freezer, repair people decide to not complete work that was in the contract, people argue what the numbers from insurance mean when they are clearly labeled, etc. That's why i do most of my own work, so I can learn, more care is put into work, and cheaper.

@teresabell1014 27 күн бұрын

You did a great job. Great that you have a brother and your dad ! People like your channel because you are open and honest about your experiences. 😊

@RagnBoneBrown 27 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@jscook54 28 күн бұрын

That looks great! I am impressed with your variety of skills and determination to carry them out.

@RagnBoneBrown 27 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@andljoy 27 күн бұрын

That concrete slope is an embarrassment to the tradesman who fitted it. My dad ( who has worked as a brick layer and laborer in his early life) did a ramp in our back yard when i was just a wee baby (so almost 40 years ago now) so my mum could get the pram with me in it to the back door. We ripped that up oo has to be at least 10 years ago now and that concrete was almost impossible to remove the sledge bounced off it hit after hit after hit for about 20 mins before it finally started to crack. EDIT. What you have done looks amazing, i am sure it will last decades.

@Andrewt09876 27 күн бұрын

Eeee

@griswald7156 18 күн бұрын

Yes the professionals use a few less bags of cement than is needed…3 bags times £20 thats £60 extra in his pocket.. And you’ve got no idea hes done it…or 3 free bags for his next job..courtesy of you..thanks Governor.. And you get a big crack in your drive for the frost to work on a few years later…then you employ another cowboy to fix it..for a kings ransom..

@njuham 27 күн бұрын

To my critical over-judging eyes that driveway looks really good, it has the 60's California bungalow driveway look about it.

@RagnBoneBrown 27 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@TheLindsay720 27 күн бұрын

That looks wayyy better than I was expecting from the disclaimer before the reveal! And from the complexity of the job too. Well done, Keith!

@yannisb2178 4 күн бұрын

I once got a carpenter to have a few internal doors fitted, mainly due to time constraints. I didn't have the time to do a thorough research. The guy had stripped most of the screws and chipped 2 of my brand new doors. When I showed him he said not to worry about it because it will be painted. Fair point but it's the lack of respect to people's money that's pisses me off. I also asked him to fix a damaged casing and he just put filler on it! I ended up doing this work later myself and I did it the way I wanted. This is why I try to do most of the jobs on my own. It may not be perfect but it will be cheaper and how I want them

@CRN8091 3 күн бұрын

Looks good mate, it’s hard to come by good and reliable trades these days.Its a problem we have here in Australia too.I always DIY where possible and videos like yours always inspire me to give it a go.

@imaginitivity7853 25 күн бұрын

My wife thinks I enjoy doing DIY. I don't. But I hate paying people to do a lousy job that I end up redoing myself even more.

@tomf4547 5 сағат бұрын

That's the truth. Thought I'd give a local 'plumber' a chance last month. Job was to move a radiator. After FIVE hours I threw him out and finished it myself!

@roryhunterevans2862 21 күн бұрын

Don't let perfection be the enemy of good. A good job, well thought out and well executed. You'll probably be the only one that ever notices a trowel line here or there!

@PaulMcGuinness 23 күн бұрын

Finding good tradespeople is hard, but there are definately those out there that are both great, and that care. That said, I've now done 3 bathrooms, 1 kitchen, decking, fencing and a shed after watching videos on KZfaq from makers like yourself. Keep up the good work 👍

@thenullco 27 күн бұрын

Proper job, mate. I'd be very proud of that. Something extra satisfying about fixing drainage.

@TAH1712 24 күн бұрын

yep - water torture can be very cruel!

@davidking5765 24 күн бұрын

If you chuck gravel into your mixer and add some water then you can use a sieve to collect the gravel and allow the muddy water to run away - clean gravel!

@andyc972 27 күн бұрын

That turned out pretty good considering the circumstances Keith, it's quite a tricky space and slope(s) to manage, what a great family turning up in your "hour" of need, of course we know you've helped them out too ! Despite all the hard work fitting the soak away, digging up the old surface and mixing and laying all the concrete, of course you then still take on a load of extra work riddling and washing the gravel - I applaud you Keith !

@AndrewMcQuillen 27 күн бұрын

Great Job Keith. I came to a similar conclusion a while ago, about trades people. Unless there's a law stopping me like gas fitting, I'll have a go myself. And surely it should have been a TRUG of war😂😂

@sgtBelson 27 күн бұрын

Good work. Feels good to DIY, and you even revitalized the gravel (oh, the tedium!). Keep us posted on the ‘big rain’ test.

@Nousmourronsseuls 18 күн бұрын

Great vid - thanks. I have also turned to doing nearly all my own jobs instead of getting in tradesmen. With so many excellent KZfaq videos and the ready availability of tools and materials, all you need is the time and willingness to learn and give it a go. Over the years I’ve saved tens of thousands of pounds, have confidence the job has been done properly, have a great collection of tools and enjoyed a lots of good workouts away from my desk job.

@dougdavidson175 27 күн бұрын

That was a bucket load of work! Thanks to family and friends. Take care & stay safe Keith and family.

@tonywall8393 27 күн бұрын

Great video Keith! I love watching all the different projects you undertake. Well done!

@kasroa 27 күн бұрын

Turned out great and no doubt looks better than if the tradesperson had ended up doing it. My favourite thing about DIY is that you always know what lies beneath the surface, both literally and metaphorically. If I cut corners I know where and why. If a tradesperson cuts corners (99% will), you usually find out the hard way when it's too late.

@RagnBoneBrown 27 күн бұрын

Very true

@guydempster5459 4 күн бұрын

love watching you doing some backbreaking work with my feet up .. on my tea break from doing some back breaking garden work ..

@danludlam1562 26 күн бұрын

That looks so good. You don't actually know that even a competent professional would do much better - don't beat yourself up. Even as a DIYer if you paint a room, you can see every imperfection but that doesn't mean a professional doesn't have the same - they just don't have to see it every day!

@karlpopewoodcraft 27 күн бұрын

Looks absolutely immaculate to me Keith awesome job done. Looked like hard graft as well, family to the rescue!!

@JoeGP 25 күн бұрын

a slab like that really should be at least 4 inches thick and even reinforced with rebar, at least that's how the guys I usually watch do it (Odell Complete Concrete), but let's hope it lasts.

@PabloBD 27 күн бұрын

Looks fantastic! I hate trades people too! they never pay attention to big or small details

@RagnBoneBrown 27 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@annie-centrepiecefurniture 26 күн бұрын

Looks amazing!! So neat and tidy, can’t believe how easy the old cement came up so easily, so that speaks volumes! Great video as always 😀👏

@pettofficial. 27 күн бұрын

'Done is better than perfect' That's how I see it, I'm a perfectionist and would probably die before I complete some projects so sometimes I need to bite my tongue, push on and get it finished! Great job you did there 👌🏻

@ricardo_mo 27 күн бұрын

Everything ended up being amazing! Very good job, Sir!

@Christhecarpenter345 18 күн бұрын

Refreshing to see content like this, thank you for sharing

@maxisaez20 27 күн бұрын

Always DIY has an extra feeling that become more value than hire someone to do it. Really like your job. Keep doing like that.

@djmdog8754 27 күн бұрын

Good on you for having a go. Looks like a pretty decent job

@greenambles 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for this. Clear and detailed so less daunting. I have a big (for me at least) project ahead of me removing 2 big sheds, laying a level concrete base on top of the current sloping one then building a garage/garden-room.

@bluecurlygirl 27 күн бұрын

Great job. Fair play to you for undertaking it yourself and well done to your brother and Dad for jumping on board to lend a hand. I've learned so much from this video as I usually do in your videos. Great also to see Mickey making good use of the catio. It's looking great too. We haven't even started ours yet. Trying to save up for the materials but every time we get close something happens like the washing machine or the fridge packing in.

@chrisp.76 27 күн бұрын

Looks great! Hope it is successful with the drainage.

@alex_nita 2 күн бұрын

Looks superbly done!!!!

@isabellefallon8238 13 күн бұрын

Jeepers Keith, it looks a million percent better, and it has to be more durable than the shoddy job before! It is so frustrating when you are trying to do up or keep up your home, and you are let down. We are lucky, in that a neighbour and friend is a brilliant and conscientious plumber, so he did a really neat and well thought-out job of installing a whole new heating system for us. A previous plumber had talked about needing to rip out walls and install a huge unit in our main hallway - it wasn't necessary, just the least considered way of doing it. We found a great electrician as well, through word of mouth - again, we were told floors would need to be ripped up, trenches dug, etc - nope, the work could be done safely and neatly without ruining our house. Every other experience though....put it this way, our DIY skills are forever expanding!

@johnthresher259 27 күн бұрын

Brilliant, excellent job Keith. Well done.

@GabrielIonescuisro 27 күн бұрын

Really love this kind of "around the house" work, you come with some good and doable ideas for the average diy-er. Cheers! 👌

@dannykaye4374 20 күн бұрын

Amazing job well done!

@fuzzix 27 күн бұрын

Job looks great to me - well done to you and the team! Great timing on the trug bucket link - just broke the handles off one last week! Neighbours are growing veggies in it now.

@philtucker1224 23 күн бұрын

Hi Brownie that’s helped me a lot buddy, thanks for sharing! 👍

@youtoob1811 22 күн бұрын

I've been doing my first house up and have used tradesman from pretty much all domestic trades in the last 18 months. I can say without equivocation, almost all the tradesman I've used were poor.... The "adequate" ones are the exception, not the norm - regardless of their reviews online. Just yesterday I had an electrician round to spur wall lights from existing sockets and convert them from single to double sockets. At the start of the job I offered my laser level so everything would be in-line and he declined the offer, instead using the existing socket tops as his "base" - of course they were out.... So he managed to miss the fact the existing sockets were not level with one another and even didn't check the chases came to the same height where the paralell wall lights would sit. Their out by around 1.5 - 2 inches and the sockets are out by closer to 3". I'm going to have to correct the problem myself, because I don't want the dope back in the house. I have a story like that for most of the tradespeople I've used - and they were all highly rated. It's absolutely criminal how bad the industry is.

@TheToolnut 17 күн бұрын

Construction is an unregulated industry which leaves it open to all sorts of chancers. It's been made worse by open borders/mass migration. Unless it goes back to a guild system it won't change. Don't forget the cowboy clients either. Most home owners want champagne work for cider money.

@youtoob1811 17 күн бұрын

@@TheToolnut - Agree on the guild system - something needs to change. I don't mind paying for good work, but it seems you get cider work in either case. I had hallway landing stairs plastered (skimmed) - cost me £850 and took 1.5 days for 1 guy. After it dried the true state of the finish became clear - looked like the surface of the moon. I literally could've done a better job and it took me 2 days (and a new large orbital sander) to put right. No point getting the guy back to correct because it would require new skim or sanding and in either case it wasn't going to be a good result. £850 for 1.5 days work is not cider money, but the outcome had more apples than the local greengrocer, nonetheless.

@Mattlawton-ft6ew 17 күн бұрын

Alot of them cant be bothered and just want to get to the pub

@TheToolnut 17 күн бұрын

@@youtoob1811 Did you ask him for his papers? Did you check references? Did he have insurance?

@youtoob1811 17 күн бұрын

@@TheToolnut - He had over 100 positive reviews on a popular job site in the UK. I always check sparkies are certified (I think they have to be regardless). I also think they have to have insurance to use the website. I forgot to mention that he tried to talk me into NOT bothering with capping - "you don't need it because of the RCBO" I was told. I insisted they were capped. I had another sparky who did a good job for me a while back, but when he came out to quote for this work he didn't bother sending a quote or responding to messages. Obviously didn't want the work and missed out on multiple other jobs. These aren't isolated incidents, as I say I've had many tradesmen do work for me - there's a pattern. I won't say all tradesmen are bad, or sloppy, or unprofessional - but a LOT are - like 60-70% - and they've all been highly rated. Getting one of the good guys is pot luck IMO. I came to the concolusion that most dissatisfied customers don't leave bad reviews through fear of comeback.

@mrfaffley4479 27 күн бұрын

Nothing is perfect and it doesn't have to be. Good enough is fine. You took on a big challenge with this one and showed tenacity and resilience to see it through. It's your driveway, you made it and if it needs maintaining in future, you will be able to do it. Great job! 👍

@RagnBoneBrown 27 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

@TheFlyingEpergne 25 күн бұрын

Beautiful. Love the channel drains

@BigBrogann 27 күн бұрын

I love your videos! I’m fortunate enough to buy my dream home as my first property but my biggest regret was not buying a house with loads of potential and doing it myself, the amount of trades people I’ve had that has done a shoddy job or not finishing it is unreal, but like you said. When you find the right tradesman you need to keep hold of them. But from now on I think I’ll do it myself because like you said, sometimes the care that you put into a project is more and it’s more satisfying because you know you’ve done it!

@garyparker5516 25 күн бұрын

Sorry to hear you had a bad experience with tradesmen. Your work looks fabulous and your family have really helped out. Great to see and awesome video

@RagnBoneBrown 25 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@jacksrus 22 күн бұрын

Looks really good, totally agree with your remarks on trades and will always do it myself if its safe to do so. Even if it takes twice as long, you can be sure its done right and save a lot of money to put towards your next job. Well done to dad and bro🎉

27 күн бұрын

Lovely video, and good on you to plough through to the end.

@RagnBoneBrown 27 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@grb101uk 5 күн бұрын

Good job. Inspiring stuff 💪🏼

@mykalmartin1696 27 күн бұрын

Looks awesome! Great job

@cakepanda 26 күн бұрын

Fantastic project Keith. I echo your sentiments - have had some terrible work done by 'professionals' in the past, so I end up doing everything myself too!

@RagnBoneBrown 26 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@darthrevanakc 27 күн бұрын

Love your work, keep up the awesome content

@connor2912 27 күн бұрын

Lovely work!

@adamh8655 27 күн бұрын

I am loving the consistency with which you have been posting new videos recently. I just wish they were longer!

@roberterniereg 27 күн бұрын

Wow! That looks great!

@bradw256 27 күн бұрын

Looks great! Yeah, it sux when the "professionals" do a lousy job for no other reason than they were cutting corners. Job well done . . .

@glynprice3815 27 күн бұрын

Nice work. Well done

@MCsCreations 27 күн бұрын

Awesome work, Keith! You guys did a heck of a job there! 😃 And it looks pretty good! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@DJProjectss 23 күн бұрын

Perfect for a DIY, well done mate!

@IppiopaidFEEDBACK 19 күн бұрын

Great work.

@user-qo7kk8sn6m 27 күн бұрын

Great content, great presentation!

@ruionwriting 24 күн бұрын

You've done an amazing job there. Well done.

@RagnBoneBrown 24 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@awantamta 27 күн бұрын

It looks absolutely great

@katherinecarroll3706 27 күн бұрын

Wow that looks fantastic.Awesome job. I agree it is so hard to find good professionals that care about quality work. I am retired so when I do have to hire someone I am there watching over their shoulders and asking questions.

@RagnBoneBrown 27 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

@DannyStuart 5 күн бұрын

Couldn't agree more with your take on tradespeople. We had a very similar experience with our garden having hired a landscaper to do some pretty serious work but who apparently couldn't be bothered to shell out for a few extra bags of cement, leaving us with a very expensive mess which was several steps back than before we started. After failing to show up to sort it several times, I decided that the quality of the work was so poor that I didn't want him within a country mile of my garden anyway. We ended up sorting it ourselves. Apart from all the reasons you mentioned, it just wasn't worth the stress and the negative feelings - you should feel proud when you look at your home improvements, not frustrated and regretful. Hiring a tradie really does feel like a roll of the dice, and I'm sorry to say that we've had more negative than positive experiences. Between the finished result being better with the DIY approach, added to the fact that you save money and learn a skill at the same time, it's become a no brainer for me now. Great work on the driveway. I just found your channel and love your down to earth approach - I'll be watching more.

@HeikeWoolard 27 күн бұрын

That looks really good!

@kevinisaac9139 27 күн бұрын

Lovely job Kieth 👌

@noelmcloughlin6923 25 күн бұрын

Well done Keith I do enjoy your videos

@Jhongerage 25 күн бұрын

It looks fantastic! Well done!

@RagnBoneBrown 25 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@WombleUK 27 күн бұрын

I am not convinced about the long term durability of the 2" thick concrete, no rebar & no expansion joints to control where it will crack. I hope I am wrong & without a doubt that original concreting was atrocious & there was obviously very little cement in the mix. For things like that better off using a volumetric concrete company, oyblay for what you use & guaranteed the mix your requested. You have certainly had your share of crap Tradesmen though which is very unfortunate & disheartening. We aren't all bad though, Carpenter & Joiner here who hates it when builders want to cut corners.

@frankryan2505 23 күн бұрын

Obligatory "not a concrete guy" , but i work in commercial construction and have seen many pours in my time..am not sure a 2" 'screed' is going to last too long. Unfortunately , with the current skills shortage anyone with a toolbelt can call themselves a tradie and give it a crack.. Sad thing is that during my apprenticeship in the UK (25 odd years ago) the trade journals predicted this massive skills shortfall we are currently dealing with and nothing was done.It was always going to be a struggle to get a young bloke to work for 3+ years in uncomfortable and dangerous conditions for less than minimum wage.I remember earning a quarter of what my mates were on and being miserable, so I can proudly say i have paid my apprentices a living wage over the years and that any government incentive has ultimately found its way back into their pockets

@thepintman6166 25 күн бұрын

Great job pal and as a tradesman myself I know the pain a lot of them can be and like yourself I try do as much as I can myself

@AndreaArzensek 27 күн бұрын

It is light years better than it was before! You did the best you could and it turned out just fine! Greetings from Croatia 😊

@PatrickLemay 24 күн бұрын

Always admire your go do it attitude in front of hard work

@twasb2000 25 күн бұрын

Good job and plenty of hard work. One easy detail when concreting is to use a 10-20mm triangular fillet nailed to the top of the shutter as a guide to give the finished level and to produce a chamfer to stop the edge breaking up. Thin layers of concrete can debone and break up so use a bonding agent between layers and some rebar studs (with 3cm of cover). The screws you used can also be done by drilling a hole and bashing in the same diameter rebar, this gives a longer anchor length (30 to 40 times the bar diameter works)

@bosse641 26 күн бұрын

Looks nice. Well done.

@allinghamremovals4868 13 күн бұрын

Looks good mate

@BottleBrookGardens 11 күн бұрын

Before I started my business I had some horrific experiences with tradesmen. In some cases I did always go with the cheapest which was a mistake. But I think the memory of my experience keeps me motivated to do the best job I can at all times!

@Pete.Ty1 27 күн бұрын

👍👍👍. Thank you for the link for the trugs

@RagnBoneBrown 27 күн бұрын

No problem 👍

@peterjones6733 22 күн бұрын

Really interesting video! Feel I could have a go myself now.

@adieel10 5 күн бұрын

A good tradesman certainly is like gold dust! A tradesmen doesn't have to be brilliant at every job, good would suffice.... Pair good with Integrity, reliability and punctual, you will automatically be elevated to brilliant!

@goodcat6017 23 күн бұрын

Don’t worry about it mate it will all wear in nicely in a year or two done an excellent job there and it’s good to get hands on the tools your teaching yourself and others so keep going thanks for the video

@gregarrell6132 27 күн бұрын

Well done under the circumstances. Being an old ex tradie (carpenter/builder) I have done many jobs like that single handed due to financial limitations. The difference when I have engaged a good reliable concert e.g. was so nice. Now I am medically retired, my wife will nor let me take on the big jobs around home, just the more or less manageable ones. It is still hard to pay someone else for what I used to be able to do. Good on your brother and Dad for being able to help. 2 of my sons have helped me a lot but they have their own families and lives deal with. I love your KZfaq channel, keep it up.

@robshamel3210 26 күн бұрын

I’m impressed, well done.

@mathewgallimore1484 27 күн бұрын

I really feel your pain. I've had my own catalogue of trade person related issues whereby I'm left with very substandard or incomplete work that has cost me more in both time and money. I've vowed to DIY everything possible going forward. You and the Aidenproject have my deepest sympathy and empathy.

@user-tt7xt3wy2y 26 күн бұрын

Good stuff! Loved it.

@christopherbailey582 27 күн бұрын

That looks sound mate. Well done

@talltimberswoodshop7552 27 күн бұрын

A big thumbs up for doing it yourself. I'm in the middle of a fence repair myself.

@denisoriordan6739 27 күн бұрын

Great job Keith. Couple of thoughts. On a slope like that, you probably need some sort of reinforcement for the concrete, to withstand the tension of a car driving up. Sheets of mesh might be overkill, but even some sheep wire would add a huge amount of strength. For next time, it might be worth looking into hiring or borrowing a ‘bull float’ to trowel out about 900mm wide. Extendable handles out to about 5m. You can get a brush attachment for the same system. Definitely available to hire. You might be emptying out that trap once every 6 weeks in the winter. Also!! I’ve withdrawal symptoms from the Podcast too. #WorkshopBanter

@jebimasta4604 23 күн бұрын

I've got 3 ton bags of gravel just lifted from our garden... glad I'm not the only one mental enough to consider sifting and washing the lot hah!

@williamn01 27 күн бұрын

Looks great mate , im the same i got a driveway done 15k and it was a bit of a disaster, ended up having to fix loads of it and a retaining wall myself , im hetting windows and doors in at the end of the month , fingers crossed everything runs smoothly with that .