--- title: Brickability South Wales Supports DIY SOS Transformation in Swansea date: 2025-10-13T14:11:00+01:00 author: Sarah Wills canonical_url: "https://brickability.co.uk/news/brickability-south-wales-supports-diy-sos-swansea-transformation" section: News --- ![A man wearing a Brickability jacket stands with six members of the DIY SOS team in front of a DIY SOS van.](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_864x560_crop_center-center_none/20241204_154238.jpg) [News](https://brickability.co.uk/news)13 Oct 2025 # Brickability South Wales Supports DIY SOS Transformation in Swansea Brickability South Wales ![A man wearing a Brickability jacket stands with six members of the DIY SOS team in front of a DIY SOS van.](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_864x560_crop_center-center_none/20241204_154238.jpg) The Brickability South Wales team was proud to play a part in BBC One’s DIY SOS, which aired on Friday 10th October. The episode saw Nick Knowles and the team take on a life-changing project for Dan and Anna in Swansea. After a freak accident left Dan with life-altering injuries, the DIY SOS crew stepped in to transform his terraced house into a home where he could continue his rehabilitation and regain his independence. It was a huge challenge with a couple of project-halting discoveries along the way, but the end result was nothing short of extraordinary. Representing Brickability South Wales on-site was our Finance Manager, Matthew Barnes, who volunteered on two days of the build and returned for the big reveal. “It was a great experience – I’d definitely do it again,” said Matthew. “I helped source and deliver materials, including an emergency supply run or two! Seeing it all come together for such a deserving couple was incredibly rewarding.” Brickability supplied paving slabs and sleepers for the project’s garden transformation, ensuring Dan and Anna could finally spend time outdoors together at their home. The episode, described by designer Gabrielle Blackman as “major works in a minor house,” showcased the power of teamwork and community spirit - something we’re proud to have contributed to. In case you missed it, you can catch up on [DIY SOS on BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002kk5b/diy-sos-series-34-2-dan-and-annas-new-start). - ![20241129 145051](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_636x414_fit_center-center_none/20241129_145051.jpg) - ![Hats new logo](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_636x414_fit_center-center_none/Hats-new-logo.jpg) - ![IMG 7176](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_636x414_fit_center-center_none/177737/IMG_7176.jpg) - ![2](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_636x414_fit_center-center_none/177738/2.jpg) 01 / 04 Share on ## More news [View all ](https://brickability.co.uk/news) ![GT Cup Eric 9674](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_414x414_crop_center-center_none/GTCup-Eric-9674.jpg) Brickability ## [Partnership Spotlight: Brickability Teams Up with PB Racing for 2026 GT Cup ](https://brickability.co.uk/news/partnership-spotlight-brickability-teams-up-with-pb-racing-for-2026-gt-cup) 2nd Feb 2026 ![An image of Hardie Plank panels displayed on a low brick wall with porcelain paving on the ground in front.](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_414x414_crop_center-center_none/179384/IMG_6577_2025-11-19-153452_ydrw.jpg) Matching Brick ## [At the Yard with Baz: Why Hardie® Plank Is a Hit with Everyday Builders ](https://brickability.co.uk/news/at-the-yard-with-baz-why-hardie-plank-is-a-hit-with-everyday-builders) 23rd Dec 2025 ![A woman standing among stacks of bricks at a builders merchants.](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_414x414_crop_center-center_none/178843/IMG_8034.jpg) Matching Brick ## [Bricking it. Get to grips with brick basics thanks to Matching Brick’s Kayleigh! ](https://brickability.co.uk/news/bricking-it-get-to-grips-with-brick-basics) 15th Dec 2025 [View all ](/news) ## Stay up to date with Brickability Brick & Building Materials Join our mailing list to receive our latest industry news.