Video for
trades.
You do brilliant work that nobody sees once the van pulls away. We film the jobs, the process and the finish on site, and turn them into video that wins local work.
See the work
Trades · our workWord of mouth, at scale.
Word of mouth is the lifeblood of a trade, but it’s slow, and it dries up the moment you go quiet. Video does that job for you. It shows the quality of your work to thousands of local people before they ever call.
We make video for trades and home-service businesses across Essex: electricians, plumbers, builders, roofers, auto and more. We’re a video agency in Braintree, Essex, with 10 years behind the lens, and we film on site, around the working day.
Trade video we’ve made.
A day on site.
Weeks of video.
We turn up, set up and film around you: the jobs, the process, the finish and the people, all in a single visit.
We’re used to working on live sites and around a working day. We keep the gear out of your way, and the job always comes first.
- Shot on site, around the job
- Captioned, paced and finished
- Ready to post on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook or YouTube
- A plan for where it goes, if you want one
Wheels, welds and boilers.
More videos we made for Alloy Logic, Assured Heating, Apex Steel and CEK Kitchens, and the days behind them. Tap a video to play it with sound.
Apex Steel
Alloy Logic
Behind the scenes
Apex Steel
Behind the scenes
Show the work.
Win the job.
Trades are some of the most watchable content on social. Before and afters, satisfying process shots, the moment of the reveal. People can’t look away.
We know what to point the camera at and how to cut it, so your best jobs make you the obvious local choice.
- Satisfying process shots
- The moment of the reveal
- Transformation shots that make people enquire
- Captioned, so it works on mute
Real trades, real numbers.
views across Instagram and TikTok on Alloy Logic’s channels, a Braintree alloy wheel firm. 1 reel reached 981k.
Source: Alloy Logic case studyTikTok views across 89 videos for Assured Heating, a Chelmsford heating firm. The top video reached 41k.
Source: Assured Heating case studyof Apex Steel’s Instagram views came from people who did not already follow them, in the 30 days to March 2025.
Source: Apex Steel case study
Talk to camera?
Only if you want to.
A lot of the best trade video has no talking at all. Where it helps, we script the lines and run a teleprompter so you’re never stuck.
Plenty of clients hate the idea at first and are fine by clip 2.
- Scripted talking points, no waffle
- A teleprompter for the to camera bits
- Plenty of video with no talking at all
- Captioned for sound off viewing
From the job
to finished video.
Discovery
A quick call to understand your trade, your best jobs and the work you want more of.
Plan the shoot
We pick the jobs and angles that show your quality, and script any to camera bits.
Film on site
We come to the job and film around you: the process, the before and afters, the reveal.
Edit
Cut, captioned, paced and sound balanced to a professional finish.
Deliver
Ready to post video, and a plan for where it goes if you want one.
What clients say about working with us.
“A great experience working with Sam and his team, we can’t wait to start promoting our brand-new video. Many thanks!”
“Brilliant at what they do, they listen to your brief and turn around high quality videos quickly. They make it so easy.”
“Extremely happy with our video, exactly what we wanted. Sam and the team were really helpful and professional throughout. Highly recommend.”
“Great quality of work, quickly produced and a high level of professionalism. I hope to work with Sam and his team again.”
“A very professional company, delivering a high quality product in good time. Animated videos and social content we’re extremely happy with.”
“Excellent work produced on time and good value.”
Before you book.
The things people ask us first.
I don’t think my work is interesting enough to film. Is it?
Almost certainly yes. Trades are some of the most watched content on social: before and afters, satisfying process shots, the big reveal. Alloy Logic is a Braintree alloy wheel firm whose precise, satisfying work wasn’t being shown online. We turned it into reels, and its channels passed 1M+ views across Instagram and TikTok. Read the case study.
How much does it cost?
Projects start from £750, with a fixed quote before we start. The price depends on whether it’s a half day or a full day on site, how many finished videos you need and any extras like captions or graphics. See our video production page.
Do I have to talk on camera?
Only if you want to, and a lot of the best trade content has no talking at all. Where it helps, we script the lines and run a teleprompter so you’re never stuck. Plenty of clients hate the idea at first and are fine by clip 2.
Will filming get in the way of the job?
No. We’re used to working on live sites and around a working day. We capture around you and keep the gear out of your way. The job comes first.
What do I actually get back?
Ready to post short video, captioned, paced and finished, that you can put straight on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook or YouTube. A single day on site usually becomes weeks of content.
Which trades do you work with?
Electricians, plumbers, heating engineers, builders, roofers, landscapers, decorators, auto and bodywork, and mobile services. If you do skilled work with your hands for local customers, this is built for you.
Can you post the videos for us?
Yes. The Content Engine films, edits, posts and runs the local ad for you. We ran the social media for Alloy Logic for 17 months. See social media marketing for how it works, or browse our case studies.
Which areas do you cover?
We’re based in Braintree, Essex, and film across Chelmsford, Colchester, Witham and the surrounding towns and villages. We come to the job.
Let’s film the work.
Book a free 20 minute call with Sam. Tell him about your trade and the jobs you want more of, and you’ll get a straight answer on what video would do for you, plus a fixed quote.