Absolutely top job Roger. I worked in the building trade for 12 years (mostly social housing upgrades) and I only wish that I had been working alongside someone like you. A proper builder who does a proper job with no shortcuts. You obviously go home at night with pride in what you’ve done and rightly so.

@SkillBuilder

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. It means a lot.

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

@pete smyth I don't know. It is an argument that could go on forever but I know plenty of top class tradesmen/women who lover their job and most of their customers.

@peteosullivan6431

4 жыл бұрын

Evening Roger, we’re looking for this quality of job, if you venture towards the North East I’d like to discuss our project with you. Regards Pete

@snappyfish

Жыл бұрын

Currently in a council house. work is shocking. Almost like it's a training ground.

@mk4reala965

Жыл бұрын

@@SkillBuilder hi I have a query my shower is in a plaster studd wall behind the studd wall I have 2 flaps which I can open to isolate the hot and cold in the flaps I can see condensation & mould marks the pipes are dry the cold one let's off steam when cold should l be worried any solution thanks

The 59 thumbs down must be from the original fellas that fitted the bathrooms on that estate 😂😂😂

@1533ramsay

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@penarthhywel1591

4 жыл бұрын

^^^ Underrated comment 😂

@sebastianluraniec1489

3 жыл бұрын

@jesus jones Absolutely opposite. My uncle builds houses from the ground up, he cannot believe how poorly British houses are constructed. Go to Poland and see how they build new houses - stop hiring a local handyman to do your bathroom and find yourself a professional. I paid £80 to 'British plumbers' and they didn't manage to fix my leaking close-coupled toilet. All it needed was to replace it with a proper seal (he just put tons of plumbers putty). My money down the drain I shall say. So yeah British quality job.

@sebastianluraniec1489

3 жыл бұрын

@jesus jones Agreed, I think it comes down to you get what you pay for.

@affectionatepunch

3 жыл бұрын

@@sebastianluraniec1489 This is what happens when you hire cowboys every country has them I've never had an issue because i always use someone that has been recommended to me and not some cash in hand fly by night Poles included

I like that you answer the moaners points in the videos. Some people just love to think they’re perfect. Nobody is.

This guy is awesome, very humble. Can watch him all day. I must say I have learnt along the way. Thank you

Proper job by a proper plumber nice work mate

@SkillBuilder

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Loby

@rapidblaze5664

3 жыл бұрын

@@SkillBuilder can I just ask a quick question ... ideally what do you recommend when installing a shower tray to have it in the ground or on a wooden frame or riser kit as I am getting it installed but i don't know which is better option

Some great advice here.Thanks for posting this. One tip of my own-Always protect the shower tray or bath when you're standing in it screwing shower fittings on Or doing any kind of work like fitting the screen or enclosure. I use old Cloud-nine carpet underlay with a rubber back on. It protects the tray or bath from any impacts or accidental damage from dropped tools. Also saves having to work in your stocking feet!

@SkillBuilder

3 жыл бұрын

Good idea

I wish you could fit my new bathroom. I live in East Sussex and would happily accommodate your stay during the job. It is a real pleasure watching your videos. You are clearly a dedicated and passionate craftsman. Thank you for taking the time to provide such informative videos.

Been binging shower build videos in preparation to do my own, using all Schluter products, very similar to this stuff. Came across this video and even though I’m in the US and am using a different product line, I couldn’t help but watch the whole video. I really appreciate your attention to detail in your workmanship and your very detailed explanations, you’re obviously a pro and really are a natural teacher. Thanks for taking your time to post this. Very informative 😉

@mredman5916

Жыл бұрын

this guy is a shower savante lmao

He's what you call (he'll probably forgive me for saying this) an old fashioned tradesman. My old man was a joiner/builder and he never got any come backs. He also never ripped people off because he'd say the customer will use you again. Repeat trade. That and pride in his skills/workmanship.

4:15 - I cannot stress this enough; always check your saw depth before cutting! I had to repair a section of floor in my spare bedroom after the previous owner had done a wiring bodge to add a spur to the ring main and made a mess of the floor in the process. I set the foot on my 170mm circular just enough to cut through the tongue of the18mm floor board and then lifted it to find the main 22mm main gas feed lurking just below the floor, running from the garage below. A full depth cut could have a disaster so always scan the floor and double check your depths before committing to it.

I have a master plumber for 42 years, you are absolutely the best, best and the best!!!!! Yes, many people will say it’s over-killed, but I would have to say that it’s absolutely amazing 😉!!!!!!!!! Barry

Top notch Plumber who is a tradesman that has top skills, and has pride in his work. This guy will never be out of work, and well worth paying for his expertise.

Hello Rodger, I'm not a plumber or general builder; I'm a guitarist. It was nice to watch something different & positive for a change. A big like with this project from beginning to end.

'for once my tiler will be happy... and say "ooh that's nice", that'll be the day!' 😂😂

@user_unknown1488

17 күн бұрын

yeah, we're fussy buggars :)

Such a pleasure to see high quality products fitted by a caring professional... When you see the amount of planning and work needed for a project like this then it's clear that's why a top end bathroom is not a cheap fit..

Love your work mate. As soon as I saw a 29 minute video from skill builder I knew it was cuppa and relaxation time. Keep it up. 👌👍

@SkillBuilder

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We should get sponsored by a tea company.

@spencermax

5 жыл бұрын

I'm watching this with a nice mug of "Pyramid" tea and a ham and cheese sarnie, lovely 💪

@keithwebb658

Жыл бұрын

You're a couple of years older than me Roger.I can't believe how flexible you are🤣. No grunting as you change position 😅😅

How refreshing to see an honest pro tradesman showing us how to do an honest professional job.👍

This job was an absolute piece of artwork. Very thoroughly done, with care and pride.

I really want to buy this man a drink 🥃 that is a great video…

I have zero reasons to watch these videos, I just had a curiosity once which got answered by Roger Bisby and I fell in love with him 🤭🤍 give him a TV show! The man is a legend.

@SkillBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. I had a T.V show along time ago but I grew old and grumpy.

@katherineelizabethyates5807

Жыл бұрын

@@SkillBuilder Yours should be a household name, I'm gutted I missed your TV show, if you had one now I'd never miss an episode. And becoming more refined is how I'd describe the process. It's refreshing to see some real passion, rant away, I'd listen for days 😌 thanks for your reply!

Hello Roger, we’ve just refurbished our shower and we’d like to thank you for your excellent videos showing how to waterproof the shower. We’ve followed your advice and used the Elements boards and sealing system plus using the ‘no more leaks’ tape. Thanks once again.

@SkillBuilder

2 ай бұрын

Glad to help

Love these videos. Always helpful! Appreciate his style of teaching, very hands on and always goes into detail on those small steps that make all the difference. Thanks so much!!!👍👍👍

Absolute first class job Roger. I’m a sparky myself but very much enjoy watching any tradesman do a neat professional install, especially one who cares about what he does and takes his time. 👍

When loading a beam (or joist), there is a geometric property called the second moment of area that determines its effective bending stiffness. The stiffness scales with the (beam depth)^4! Cutting a hole out of the middle will mean any reduction is stiffness, and hence strength, is minimised. Excellent advice Roger

@user-ww2lc1yo9c

Жыл бұрын

where did he say that?

REAL DEAL builder. Master at work is Rodger, and , he's a great presenter. Well done.

A master tradesman at work. Quality Roger, absolute quality

Love the new Abacus fit and finish video :)! After watching your first videos on how to fit a complete bathroom, I ordered all the Abacus parts in the summer and got a plumber to plum it all in. Fantastic quality kits!

It's great to see a real tradesman at work - top stuff. Well done.

Love your videos mate. I'm an apprentice just kicking off my third year and always looking to improve. This really shows how to get the job done right.

It’s a joy to watch these videos. Very well explained. Good quality work there.

I commented on the first video stating that I would have advised the client to have a new valve fitted while doing the repair to ‘future proof’ the work. Great to see that is what happened in this second video and with one of my shower valves of choice. It’s never easy or ideal to do just a section of a room and keeping parts of the existing so must make the best you can and of course people’s budget must be taken into consideration. Our most common scenario now is removing a bath and replacing with a walk-in shower whilst trying to keep it looking like its always been that way. Good to see someone who puts at least as much, if not more work into all the stuff nobody ever sees.

Great job, again wish I could find a tradesman like you.

As a plumber in training you really do inspire me . Thank you and keep up the great work.

Mate you providing one of the best work tutorials I ever saw ! Amazing, simply and very easy to learn :-) Thank you :-)

what a brilliant job, so nice to see a quality tradesman doing a quality job- well done, Cheers Mike from NZ.

Awesome. You make plumbing look like an art. Wish there were more guys like you mate !!

Exceptional plumbing job. Have to say, you put far more care and attention into the fitting and finishing of the elements board than the tiler did.

Top job mate, really well put together and edited video too.

TBH i haven't got a clue about plumbing but love watching your videos while you explain each step and why you decided to do things in a certain why and most importantly all the hints and tips which aren't always shared - AWESOME!

Really enjoy these videos, easy to follow and learning a lot, thank you !! Love that he's a perfectionist, best kind of tradesman, always does a brilliant job ☺️

Job well done! Nice to see a real crafsman at work who is very precise! Looking forward to your next job!

Well Roger, almost all shower bases are about 10mm bigger all round, something to do with removing it from its mould. But a great job on the shower installation. And I agree with "less haste=more speed"

Beautiful job Roger, thanks for showing us how its done

Tks for taking the time to make this excellent video- good production and advice. I learned a lot and will be using it soon on fixing a nightmare installation in a friends house.

Amazing job and video, you explain everything so well. If everyone worked as well as you we wouldn't need repairmen !! Following up on one thing you said in this video (or the previous one maybe) a work buddy once told a new employee "prend ton temps ça va aller plus vite!" meaning "take your time it`ll go faster!" I love the logic behind that simple phrase !!

Thanks for great videos. You put everything into context, eg why you do things the way you do them.. This makes it so much easier to understand for the novice. Thumbs up!

This is a work of art. Absolutely mesmerising watching this video. The narration is extremely informative.

@jamescricketson9464

2 жыл бұрын

Same

You really are a quality workman Roger. Love watching your videos. Informative and professional 👍👍👍 excellent quality

Excellent video, thanks for explaining the smaller details like the type of screws and different drill bits.

Excellent work Roger!!! I haven’t even finished the video yet and had to comment! You bending the copper blew me away. Here in the states an electrician will bend conduit for electrical work but not a plumber. Here they would just solder up a lot of fittings and do the angles that way. It was very nice to watch. A true craftsman. I wish the Abacus Elements board was available stateside. I would definitely use that if available here. Ron

I can only wish I had your knowledge. I would even be happy with only half of the knowledge you have. Well done Roger.

It is really nice to see skilled doing work to an excellent standard.

Wonderful job, thanks for your very crisp and clear explanations!

Very informative well presented video, clear and detailed explanations and rationale given for doing things a certain way to avoid pitfalls. This guy clearly has a wealth of experience, knowledge and wisdom.There's so much thought and planning behind the finished product that you never get to see but the results speak for themselves, a really beautiful and professional shower installation at the end. Plus you know it's been done properly so it's never going to leak. Excellently produced video with all the products used listed within the relevant frame.

Wonderful job and great explanation please keep this videos running I absolutely love them thanks Roger!

Excellent work, true professional, I love how real you are, shit happens and you don't cut it out, awsome stuff!

@SkillBuilder

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shane. If you like real, check out our Bathroom Renovation series, it's the biggest one we've done yet: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f4morKltXbG6gKg.html

I love that Roger has one level for horizontal length and a second for vertical length.

Great job Rodger. Moving house soon and will be designing and building a walk in shower. Your videos have taken a great deal of leg work out of my material hunting. cheers.

Great workmanship and an amazing outcome.

How this doesn't have a million views i'll never know! Brilliant stuff, I was engrossed from start to finish.

nice one roger !my firm are using green plasterboard on metal studwork. the customer care guy said no cement boards the stuff. but this stuff looks easier to man handle and cut.BIG thumbs up

Beautiful job! I really enjoyed watching a master at work!

Totally top notch right there. Now that's a proper bath. It really looks like a fancy house now. Both you guys really , Really do some fine quality work. I absolutely LUV this channel. I look forward to many more videos in future. Also, top marks on the editing and product references too. Excellent work. James Rich.

Just watched this and no idea why but so relaxing and some great workmanship

Great videos ( I've watched several now) Im just about to do a complete bathroom myself and you videos will help me do a much better job. That wall board is a brilliant product.

Those boards you.used are awesome. Gives a warm background for tiles reducing condensation in turn reducing mould 👍

Great video, highly instructive and well presented, thank you. The one very minor comment I have - and its just a personal preference - is the orientation of the L- shaped metal trim round the recess. I always think it looks better if you have the thin edge facing the main elevation it's viewed from, whereas your tiler put it in 'wide side out'. To me, that way just looks a bit clunky, but as I say, it's a very minor quibble. Thanks again for taking the time to shoot, edit and upload this really helpful video - great professionalism demonstrated throughout!

Excellent videos. And thanks for the inserts on tools and equipment. Very useful!

Workmanship that we very rarely see now, a splendid job indeed. But i must say, alot of it, comes down to the customers, trying to rush you along, so alot of so called tradesmen, start worrying about getting paid, in a timely fashion afterwards, tell em, to let you do your job, and usually its because they start adding in work, which was not already contracted for, make sure you tell them when they mention, that this will be extra time = extra money. So that there are no confusions afterwards. TOP MAN

Top notch install. Learn allot to help me with my pending bathroom renovation here in Wyoming, USA. Thank YOU!

Lovely job. You must have such pride in your work!

Nice job....cant recommend loctite 577 highly enough for the shower arms and outlet threads...much more piece of mind than even the loctite cord.....

Wait till I give you a call in the next year or so, to start sorting the plumbing in my daughter's and fiancé's house! Quite frankly, I don't think I could trust many others compared to the way you work! Good job and thanks for all the work you do and show. It is mostly a rip-it-up-and-start again job of an old Farm manor! I look forward to getting stuck into it!

OMG ! We need you as our plumber, We had to have Both bathrooms floors replaced and the Kitchen floor also,Our house was 6 years old and the plumbing was Disgusting. What a skillful man.Great videos ,I watched both.

Great video and great job, did mine 5 years ago but replaced tiles with laminated shower panels, they were double sealed to the wall and ceiling so water or vapor wouldn't be and issue. I wish I had of gone for the longer tray from wall to wall. I also had a time constraint because of my wife going in for a knee op but simple worked all day and into the evening after the plasterer had been and skimmed the walls after I had boarded them. The installation was on a ground floor re-enforced concrete floor so you can imaging that was fun and games sinking pipes into it but I got there. You also gave tips on there I wouldn't have thought off too. Now subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching more.

Very valuable information, thanks for uploading.

Professional through and through ....great upload thanks

Really informative videos from you fella, great mentor and giving me huge confidence into my bathroom renovation

It's so good and so sad to see a clearly serious and skilled worker like. So good because it prove that there is still hope to have a job done correctly, but sad because there should be only people like you authorized to work on construction. I'm plumber in France and i can tell you that I also see lot or horrible things. And when i say lot, it's lot.

Absolutely brilliant, great work well done! Roger & SB team

@SkillBuilder

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It is nice to get a mention for the guy behind the camera. He does a great job of the edit as well.

Beautiful job Roger

Excellent Roger, well done. Love it/

Thanks for your videos. They’re great and very helpful! 🙌

Fantastic instructions. What a Professional job.

Nice job Rog. Thx for posting

Amazing work! Thank you.

thanks for showing this sir . we appreciate your hard work,

so often I put myself in a tricky situation because of hurrying ahead, so your advice about slowing down to get ahead is really spot on.

@SkillBuilder

7 ай бұрын

We all do it but you learn

I really admire you as a professional and a human.

Lovely job done properly

Lovely job" well done.

A pleasure to watch Mr. Bisby.

Brilliant job Roger - Master Class in plumbing. Why can’t all new houses have this level of detail and care ?

@richbrown8174

Жыл бұрын

££££

@keithwebb658

Жыл бұрын

££££

Love these videos, very informative. Please show us how you pressure test the valves, outlet pipe work.

Very Well-Done! A Pleasure to Watch! :-)

Thanks Roger, i think being upfront and honest will bring you more gains than losses. i wish you were in my area, i'd have you on speed dial, no worries. An honest, pragmatic builder is a gift from God.

@SkillBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the endorsement. It is great when you get to my age and realise you don't have to play the game anymore. I would love to do some of the jobs I have been offered but it is too late. My wife keeps asking me why I am still working.

Hi Roger, Watched your video on shower horror brilliant video thanks. You show drilling and screwing into tiles and mentioned how to avoid cracking the tiles by not using tapered screws, I’ve an alternative, when you push the plug into the wall hand tighten a screw into the plug then carefully tap the screw into the wall past the tile which pushes the plug past the tile, this avoids the cracking problem and you can use tapered screws safely and this also gives better grip into the wall.

You do nice work Sir, giving home owners peace of mind

@SkillBuilder

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan

Great video. Some good insights. I did find that there parts in the video that weren’t explained. I appreciate that it would have made it a lot longer but I did find myself with a lot of questions that weren’t answered in the video. Appreciate your content.

Brilliant job, got the same problem. Ive got STS professional tile backing board, as I couldn’t get hold of Elements board. It looks the same, but wondering if i have to tank the board pre tiling? Love the vids, top job