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Larkhall builder and heating engineer makes It to Screwfix semi-finals
Tomas Tam owns Tomson Plumbing, Heating & Building Contractors and was nominate din teh search for the UK's Top Tradesperson,
A builder/heating engineer from Larkhall has beaten stiff competition to secure a semi-final place in Screwfix's search for the UK's Top Tradesperson, which is now in its 16th year.
Tomas Tam, 47, owns Tomson Plumbing, Heating & Building Contractors and has worked as builder/heating engineer for over 19 years.
Judges say his level of professionalism and dedication are what set Tomas apart from the hundreds of entries from tradespeople across the UK and Ireland.
For Tomas, work is more than just a job. It's about providing comfort, ensuring safety and building spaces where families can thrive.
Helping customers at their time of need is something Tomas takes real pride in. Looking to the future, Tomas would love to take on an apprentice and share his skills with a new generation of tradespeople.
The semi-final stage will see Tomas compete against over 40 other tradespeople, presenting their skills and story to judges from Screwfix. The semi-finalists will be whittled down to just ten before advancing to the national final at Screwfix Live in September.
And it's at Screwfix Live, after being put through their paces by a panel of industry experts, that one winner will be crowned Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2025 and take home a £20,000/€20,000 trade bundle of tools, tech, and training.
Tomas says: 'When I heard that I had been successful in getting to the semi-final stage of the Screwfix Top Tradesperson competition I was shocked. It's an honour to compete against such talented individuals, and I'm excited to share my story with the judges. I'm passionate about the building trade and look forward to showcasing my skills.'
This year's successful winner will join the likes of the current Top Tradesperson, plumber Mohammed Rahman, and 2023 winner Astrid Arnold in the growing Screwfix Hall of Fame.
Jack Wallace, marketing director at Screwfix, added: 'Now in its 16th year, our search for the UK and Ireland's Top Tradesperson continues to highlight the exceptional talent within the trade industry. This year's entries have been truly inspiring, and I wish all semi-finalists the best of luck as they compete for this year's title.'
