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  • Is London really the worst place in the UK for tradespeople to work?

    Is London really the worst place in the UK for tradespeople to work?
    2026/09/14
    Danny Madden hears directly from tradespeople working across the capital, including roofers and plumbers, about the everyday challenges they face. From traffic, parking and road restrictions to rising costs, difficult access and customer expectations, there are plenty of frustrations — but what keeps tradespeople coming back?
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    27 分
  • Planning Permission: Getting Projects Over the Line

    Planning Permission: Getting Projects Over the Line
    2026/09/06
    Danny Madden looks at the highs and lows of planning permission, from tricky applications and unexpected refusals through to finding ways to get projects over the line.

    Danny chats to Nick Webb from Prism Construction about his planning rollercoaster with the White Lion in Marsworth. They discuss the challenges of the process, what happens when planning is rejected and the lessons Nick has learned along the way.

    Danny is also joined by builder Jack Auletta to discuss the biggest planning headaches he’s faced, the impact of delays on a business and what builders can do to avoid common mistakes.

    Plus, Brad from the Bald Builder's Breakfast on Fix Radio shares his experiences with drainage, garages and keeping neighbours onside when planning permission is involved.
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    39 分
  • Dust, Asbestos & the Hidden Risks: Protecting Yourself on the Job

    Dust, Asbestos & the Hidden Risks: Protecting Yourself on the Job
    2026/08/30
    Danny Madden looks at the dangers of breathing in harmful dust and particles, from everyday work activities through to the much more serious risks associated with asbestos.

    Danny chats to Glen Greenway from Nilfisk about dust extraction, the different types of dust tradespeople can encounter, good working practices and how to reduce exposure — particularly when working in customers' homes.

    Danny is also joined by asbestos removal specialist Jack Leese to discuss where asbestos can be found, how to recognise the warning signs and what tradespeople should do if they uncover it while working.
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    26 分
  • When the Neighbours Kick Off

    When the Neighbours Kick Off
    2026/08/23
    Danny looks at the common ways tradespeople can end up winding up residents, from parking and material deliveries to early starts, noise and working at weekends.

    Danny is joined by Nicola De Sousa, Central Director of the Federation of Master Builders, to discuss good practice when working in residential areas, what builders can be reported for and how to handle disputes between customers and their neighbours.

    Roofer Lawrence Robinson and Fix Radio Presenter and Carpenter Robin Clevett also share their own experiences of working in domestic settings, including dealing with difficult neighbours, avoiding unnecessary complaints and finding yourself caught in the middle of a neighbourhood dispute.
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    39 分
  • Should You Work for Friends, Family & Neighbours?

    Should You Work for Friends, Family & Neighbours?
    2026/08/16
    Danny Madden hears from tradespeople about their experiences working for people they know, from family jobs that have become complicated to mates’ rates, unpaid little fixes and the awkwardness of saying no.

    Danny chats to carpenter George McKechnie, builder Noel Bardall and Fix Radio’s Todd Glister about the good, the bad and the potential pitfalls of taking on work for people close to home.

    Is working for friends and family worth it, or is it sometimes better to keep business and personal relationships completely separate?
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    27 分
  • Dealing With Job Overrun & Communicating Delays To Customers

    Dealing With Job Overrun & Communicating Delays To Customers
    2026/08/09
    Danny Madden chats to fellow Roofers about how this year's wild weather has caused jobs to overrun and things taking longer than planned. Danny talks about how we should communicate with customers over these kind of challenges, when to work and what might mean it's best to leave it for another day, also how to avoid getting caught on jobs when it comes to figuring out how long it might take you.

    Guests: Joshua Lewis, Lawrence Robinson & Will Hughes AKA Will The Roofers.
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    24 分
  • The Completed Festool & Friends 2026 Project

    The Completed Festool & Friends 2026 Project
    2026/08/02
    Danny Madden invites those involved with the Festool and Friends 2026 project to join him and talk about what happened after last week's show and whether they were able to complete the Punt and bring it onto the water.

    Danny catches up with Gary Banks from Banks Carpentry and gets his perspective on what the project meant to him as an experience and collaborative effort with some of the best craftspeople in Europe.

    Mikkel Pagh Bådebyggeri talks about the details of the project from his perspective, some impressive craft he witnessed on the project and the final stages of the project.

    Fabian Ertinger from Festool shares some highlight, the innovative use of Festool tools on the project, use of social media for sharing skills and knowledge, what the role of social media can be within the trade and shares details about where Festool & Friends 2027 will take place!
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    28 分
  • Europe’s Best Tradespeople Build A Punt - Festool & Friends 2026

    Europe’s Best Tradespeople Build A Punt - Festool & Friends 2026
    2026/07/26
    Danny Madden talks to tradespeople who have come together for Festool and Friends to build a punt that can float on the river in Cambridge.

    Guests: Gary Banks, Mikkel Pagh Bådebyggeri, Alessandra Basile Giannini & Patrick Haußmann
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    34 分