The Roofing Show
The Roofing Show offers a blend of entertainment and vital industry information that will help the nation’s roofers to work smarter, earn more money and grow their business.Hosted by Danny Madden, the bi-weekly podcast offers insight and advice on key issues for builders and roofers, like how to grow your business, pricing jobs, health & safety, training and tools.Danny and a cast of industry guests provide a blend of industry expertise and authentic insight on the state of the industry and the day-to-day challenges facing UK roofers.
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Episodes
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Dealing with Condensation & Poor Ventilation
Sunday, 1 November 2026
Danny Madden explores the challenges poor ventilation and condensation create for roofers, how to tell the difference between a leak and condensation, and the best ways to identify and solve the problems.Joining Danny is Steve Dickinson from London Flat Roofing to discuss spotting the difference between leaks and condensation, common roofing mistakes and finding the real cause of the problem.Mark Williams from the Confederation of Roofing Contractors shares advice on responsibility, customer expectations and avoiding disputes when the roofing work itself doesn't cause condensation.Dean Ship...
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Career Change: How These Tradespeople Found Their Way Into Construction
Sunday, 25 October 2026
Danny Madden chats to three tradespeople who took very different routes into construction. Award-winning plumber and gas engineer Shoaib Awan explains why he switched careers and how his experience has shaped his work fighting tool theft.Carpenter Mark Boxall looks back on his time in the police before making the move into carpentry, while Danny catches up with his former labourer Stuart Cornes...
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White Lies and Tall Tales...
Sunday, 18 October 2026
Danny Madden is joined by fellow roofers Dan Iwanejko and Michael Walker from RLR Roofing to get into the awkward, funny and sometimes costly world of honesty in the trade.From promising jobs before figuring out how to do them, to fixing mistakes without the customer finding out, they share their experiences of telling the odd white lie and dealing with customers, subcontractors and suppliers who aren't always truthful themselves.
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Social Media: The Do’s and Don’ts of Brand Deals in Construction
Sunday, 11 October 2026
Can you turn your social media following into another income stream without losing the trust of your audience?Danny Madden explores the world of construction influencers, brand partnerships and making social media work alongside life on the tools.Joining Danny are Sam Hughes from the Bald Builders, painter and decorator Sian Francis, and The Paint Warrior, Kevin Tingley, to share their experiences of building a following, working with brands and turning online opportunities into business.They discuss the red flags to look out for when negotiating deals, when to say no to a brand, and how to...
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Slate Roofing: Skills, Costs & Profit
Sunday, 4 October 2026
Danny Madden looks at what it really takes to make slate roofing work. Gary McIntyre explains the skills and techniques involved, the creative opportunities and whether slate can offer better profits than other roofing materials.Josh Williams from 1st Choice Roofing discusses rising slate prices, the impact on margins and how winning the Great British Slate Off has affected his business.Danny Smith from Kingfisher Roofing reveals why slate isn’t more popular with customers, the challenges around labour and supply, and the benefits of offering slate roofing.
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The Tradesmen Who Box
Sunday, 27 September 2026
Danny catches up with two guests who are balancing life on the tools with life in the boxing ring: Swansea heavyweight and roofer Moses Jolly, and Fix Radio presenter and tiler Chris White.Moses talks about his recent fight at the O2 Arena, what comes next, and getting back on the tools after a big night in the ring. He also shares how his roofing work is going, his plans for the community gym he’s opened with his long-time coach, and whether he could eventually make the move to boxing full-time.Chris also explains what boxing means to him, why he’s stepped into the ring, and how he’s balan...
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Is London really the worst place in the UK for tradespeople to work?
Monday, 14 September 2026
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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Planning Permission: Getting Projects Over the Line
Sunday, 6 September 2026
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...
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Dust, Asbestos & the Hidden Risks: Protecting Yourself on the Job
Sunday, 30 August 2026
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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When the Neighbours Kick Off
Sunday, 23 August 2026
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 neighbour...
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Should You Work for Friends, Family & Neighbours?
Sunday, 16 August 2026
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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Dealing With Job Overrun & Communicating Delays To Customers
Sunday, 9 August 2026
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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The Completed Festool & Friends 2026 Project
Sunday, 2 August 2026
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 E...
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Europe’s Best Tradespeople Build A Punt - Festool & Friends 2026
Sunday, 26 July 2026
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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Roofers On Working Against The Odds & Taking On Challenges
Sunday, 19 July 2026
Danny Madden talks to Roofers about their experiences completing work under challenging circumstances and overcoming difficult situations.Danny talks to Dan Iwanejko AKA The Cherry Picker Man about completing roof repairs from a cherry picker and how taking on work in this unconventional way can sometimes create challenges.Danny also catches up with Sean Lynden, the Blackpool based roofer who pushed a hospital bed 100 miles for charity. And ‘The Roofing Banksy’ Gary McIntyre joins the discussion to talk about how his incredibly detailed work can be challenging and see him working against th...
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What's The Best & Worst Days For These Trades?
Sunday, 12 July 2026
Danny Madden chats to Tradespeople from other aspects of construction to find out what their best and worst days are like, Why they love their trade and what trade you couldn't pay them enough to do. Guests: John Cruickshank (Plumbing & Heating) Dom Edington (Carpentry) & Dan Kewley (Landscaping)
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Pricing Too Low or Too High?
Sunday, 5 July 2026
Danny Madden looks into the trap Roofers can fall into where you underprice a job or don’t quite get your costs right.Danny talks to Roofers about how you can understand your profit margins and be confident that if you’re told you’re too expensive, it’s just the customer being tight There’s also a catch up with Adam, who competed in the Great British Slate Off at the Installer Show.Guests: Michael Walker (RLR), Adam Humphries & Kory Blick (10 Roofing)
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Roofers On Their Approach To Fitness Off The Tools (Part 2)
Sunday, 28 June 2026
Danny Madden looks again into health and fitness for the trade, by getting advice from the trade. Danny asks his brother Mike to join him to talk about his experiences working on the tools for the family business before making a switch to helping people get fit. Mike explains an approach to that can benefit your health from working out to a better diet, through realistic goals and improvements. Danny chats to Roofer, Sean Lyndon (Blackpool Industrial Roofing) about a challenge he's taking on in July where he and a team will attempt to push a hospital bed 100 miles for a great cause. Danny a...
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Installer Show Takes On Roofing!
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Danny Madden previews the Installer Show 2026 (Free tickets available at installershow.com) Danny finds out what's going on at Installer this year from a Roofing perspective. Robin Clevett joins Danny to talk about what he will be doing at the show as part of his hosting duties.Adam French from SIG Roofing talks about their involvement, some of the stuff you can have a go at if you find their stand and also 'The Great British Slate Off'Danny also talks to Roofer, Adam Humphreys, who will be competing in 'The Great British Slate Off'.
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Roofers Go Back To The Start
Sunday, 14 June 2026
Danny Madden asks Roofers to join him and recall their early days, experiences and journey into the trade. Guests: Adam French, Will Hughes AKA Will The Roofer & Jake Harlow
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Fitness & Diet Advice From The Trade
Sunday, 7 June 2026
This week, Danny Madden explores health, fitness and wellbeing in the trades, speaking to professionals who know exactly what's required to stay in peak condition both on and off the tools.Fresh from becoming the Commonwealth International Heavyweight Champion, roofer and boxer Moses Jolly joins Danny to discuss balancing life on the roofs with life in the ring, the training that keeps him undefeated, and what's next in his boxing career.Danny also catches up with decorator Kevin Tingley, better known as The Paint Warrior, to hear how his health journey has progressed following a recent hea...
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Fly-tipping & Waste Removal
Sunday, 31 May 2026
Danny Madden investigates fly-tipping and its serious impact on communities, businesses, and everyday working environments. Even the most diligent tradespeople can miss key waste management details, so this episode explores how to get it right - from managing costs and staying compliant with regulations to finding reliable waste disposal firms. Danny speaks with John Elliott, owner of Oxhey Jets FC, affected by fly tipping at his club; Danny Smith from Kingfisher Roofing, on the realities of dealing with construction waste; and Iain Kirtley from the Federation of Master Builders, who breaks...
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Lessons, Growth & Influences in the Trade
Sunday, 24 May 2026
In this episode, Danny Madden catches up with three Roofers: Josh Morrison, Will Emmerton and Lawrence Robinson. They talk about business growth, lessons learned, and what it really takes to keep improving in the trade. There is also discussion on the biggest challenges from the past year, standout jobs, and the changes they’re making in their businesses - from apprentices and tools to roofing systems. Each guest shares mistakes that shaped them, the people who influenced their career, and how they balance work and life in a demanding industry.
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Spring to Summer: How Are Roofers Preparing for the Rush?
Sunday, 17 May 2026
With the weather finally improving and summer on the horizon, Danny chats to roofers about how they’re approaching the busy months ahead. From workload and customer demand to rising material costs and the overall state of the trade, this episode explores whether the industry is booming, slowing down, or somewhere in between.Guests include Roofers: Gary Mcyntire and Kory Blick, as well as Steve Wells from JJ Roofing Supplies.
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Celebrating some of the UK’s top tradespeople!
Sunday, 10 May 2026
Danny Madden talks to three tradespeople at the top of their game in this episode focused on the very best in construction and trade. He’s joined by Ben Broad from Broad Landscapes, who shares some of his standout projects, alongside Phil Rzonca of Rzonca Homes Ltd, a former block paver turned developer who takes on so many aspects of building work. Danny also chats with Derek Barrett from Derek Barrett Design LTD, renowned for his craftsmanship and attention to detail.
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Roofers Talk About Rolling The Dice & Taking Risks
Sunday, 3 May 2026
Danny Madden talks to Shayd Farmery (Hand Cut Roofing) and Michael Walker (RLR Roofing) to talk about betting on yourself. The risks and chances we take with our career and businesses in order to try and get big wins and find a level of success that most can only dream of. Shayd and Michael share the good and bad examples from their journey as businessmen and tradespeople.
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Are These Trades Dying Out?
Sunday, 26 April 2026
Danny Madden talks to Master Thatcher Harry Roberts, The Yorkshire Stone Dresser James Robinson and Dean Haywood (Decorative Brickwork) about their crafts and whether their specialism or trade is at risk of dying out...
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Absolute Disaster Moments!
Sunday, 19 April 2026
Danny Madden talks to tradespeople about absolute disaster moments they've faced, near misses and times when they or someone they were working with thought they knew best... and it backfired!Guests: Dom Edington, Andy Cam & Leo & Tom from R&R Building Renovations
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First Year vs. Five Years vs. Decades of Experience Running A Business
Sunday, 12 April 2026
Danny Madden talks to Tradespeople who are at three different stages of running a business so that he can compare their experiences and get an overview of what it's like to go through each stage. Lily Moore talks about her first 12-14 months of running her Decorating based business. Carpenter, Lewis Lai shares his experiences since he started out in 2022 and talks about his business progression so far. Fellow Fix Radio Presenter, Andy Cam talks about what it's been like to run a business for over 35 years, shares the wins and set backs he's faced, talks about how you define success and give...
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Why Are Tradespeople Leaving Their Businesses Behind?
Sunday, 5 April 2026
Danny Madden looks into a bit of a recent trend where accomplished trade based business owners are choosing to park their business and get into sub-contracting or employed roles with other businesses. Danny talks to George McKechnie about his recent shift in working circumstances and what the benefits have been so far. Dean Saxton explains how moving the family to Cornwall from Nottingham has meant he's had to leave his business there behind and how he's changed the way he works in a new part of the country. Danny also ponders whether he would change how he works or leave his family run bus...
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