Construction

There are a number of reasons you would want to replace bricks around the home including crumbling, breaking apart and surface damage or stains. Broken bricks lead to a number of issues due to water and moisture entering the home which causes the formation and buildup of mound, foundation movements and more.

Bricks are one of the most essential building materials required when it comes to any construction project and it has been for thousands of years due to its durable characteristics. Here at Lawsons, our Brick Centre Hub, we stock an endless range of bricks to accommodate all your requirements. In this blog we outline everything you need to know about our Brick Centre service offerings.

In this blog we’ve put together some health and safety considerations for those tradesmen who work on various loft and roof space projects. These projects could include loft conversions, repairs and access to household equipment in the loft – such as boilers, extraction fans, smoke detectors, power and data cables, and much more, cavity wall and loft insulation and even general DIY, household clearing and sprucing. Whatever the reason, it’s important to work safely in the loft and be aware of the dangers, here are a few safety issues we think you should consider...

Nobody can afford to be unproductive at work, but especially not when you work for yourself. As a tradesman, making the most of every minute is crucial because it will prevent you from potentially losing money or having to deal with problems further down the line. Here are some tips for becoming more efficient as a tradesman.

Not everyone is cut out to be a successful tradesman; it takes a particular set of skills, an extremely strong work ethic and sometimes even a thick skin! We speak to lots of tradesmen day in and day out and have noticed some common things that they can all relate to. From being asked for a left handed screw driver to the weather app being your new best friend we have collated a list of 4 things that every tradesman can relate to!

If you want to make money and keep your business running, it’s important that you build your brand and keep the clients rolling in. But what will influence people to hire you as opposed to other tradesmen? What actions can you take to give your business the boost it deserves? We’re here to answer your questions and give you some useful tips to help you build your brand.

As a trade business owner, it’s important that you know your legal obligations. Although this can be a time consuming task, it’s worth it if you want to stay on the right side of the law. To make things a little easier for you, we have put together a little list of some major legalities you should consider.

With Christmas just around the corner, you might be looking for some inspiration on what to buy for a tradesman. We’re here to help, and have an extensive variety of options to choose from, so get your wrapping paper ready!

Temperatures can drop to below freezing during the winter months so it is always best to do what we can to prepare and to stay warm. The winter season can be particularly uncomfortable for those that work outside on site such as builders or landscapers. With this in mind we have collated 4 top tips to keep warm on site this winter.

Making some home improvements isn’t always quite as straightforward as you might hope. You may already be aware of the rules and regulations with regard to bigger changes to a property such as extensions or loft conversions, but you might not know that sometimes, even seemingly small changes need. Some issues which you might need to consider include;