Van stocked, coffee in hand, first job in Birmingham at 8am. Let's have it.

Found a gas leak behind a cooker during a routine Birmingham check. That's why you get annual inspections.

People ask why I went self-employed in Birmingham. Control over my diary, no office politics, and I earn more.

Magna clean filter fitted for a Birmingham customer. System will stay sludge-free for years.

Wet Monday morning in Birmingham but the kettle's on and the van's loaded. Crack on.

Gas safety check done in Birmingham. Landlords — these are NOT optional. It's the law.

Trade life in Birmingham isn't glamorous, but it's honest work and there's never a shortage of it.

Power flush in Birmingham today. Water coming out of the radiators was jet black. Night and day difference now.

Tool haul from the Birmingham Screwfix today. Christmas came early.

Traffic on the A38 nearly did me in this morning. Birmingham roadworks are never-ending.