Trades in demand in 2018 that need ZERO qualifications 

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Thank you for sharing your insights and experience.

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 👍

Great inspirational advice. Starting my own business now.Thanks

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

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

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.

Excellent video 👍

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.

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….

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

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. 👍👍

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Great video, food for thought.

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

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.

Great video and charge enough big time.

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

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?

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

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

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

how about HVAC such as air conditioning repair and etc ?

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

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.

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.

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 ?

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!

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?

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.

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?

Don't paint solid colour render mostly just needs washing

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

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

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

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

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

Sorry for what i did.

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.

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

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.