The 2026 Trades Roadmap

No experience? No contacts? No problem. This is the step-by-step roadmap from zero to your own van, written by a London plumbing and drainage firm owner who started at 16.

Inside the 50-page guide:

• The card you need to get on site, and how to get it fast

• The 20-call formula to land your first trial day

• Real 2026 London day rates for every major trade

• How to qualify while you earn: apprenticeships, courses and costs

• Getting paid right: CIS, your UTR and claiming tax back as a labourer

• A 90-day action plan with checklists

• How to go self-employed and build your own firm

Early bird: £9.99 until 31 October. The price goes up to £19 on 1 November.

Day rates are typical figures for experienced self-employed London trades, before materials and tax. They're not guaranteed. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.