Pradeep

If you look for No 16/50 on 3rd Street in Kodungaiyur, you’ll find me. I’m right there in Vasugi Nagar, not far from the park. Most people just know me as Pradeep. I started this whole thing out of a small room and it just stayed that way. I don't see the point in moving to a bigger place when this one is just fine. It’s near Vasugi Park, so it’s actually a nice spot to walk around if things get too busy. I do a lot of the work myself, though sometimes I get help when there’s a big job. My tools are all organized in a way that only I understand. If someone else moves a wrench, I won’t find it for days. My neighbors are good people and we all look out for each other’s shops. I don't have a big sign with lights or anything. Just a simple nameplate. I usually open up around ten and stay until the work is done. Sometimes that’s late, sometimes it’s early. Chennai heat can be tough in the afternoons, so I take a break then. I’ve lived in this area for years, so I know most of the people walking by. It’s a steady life and I like it. People come to me because they know I’ll just get on with the task without any fuss.