Custom Fabrications began with a simple problem. Dan Bragg needed a trailer to move equipment from his bakery in Vanuatu, so he built one himself. When somebody offered to buy it, an entirely new direction opened up.
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Highlights
In episode three of The Healthy House Podcast, Dan joins Aaron from WeatherWise to share how that first trailer eventually led to an award-winning fabrication business in the UK. He discusses building the company organically, earning the trust of architects and designers, and why being the cheapest has never been the goal.
From bespoke staircases and intricate architectural metalwork to solving unusual problems on site, Dan explains the creativity, accuracy and forward planning behind his work. The conversation also explores women in the trades, the pressures of employing a team, costly construction mistakes and the importance of considering every person involved in a project.
For homeowners, Dan offers straightforward advice: ask plenty of questions, compare contractors, trust your instincts and think carefully about how your home will need to work in ten years, not just today.
