Aluminium windows from supplier-cut kits
Order pre-cut aluminium and glass kits, assemble and fit windows to order with a small setup and low overheads.
- A$8k-35k
- Part-time
- Own premises
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A lean version of window making. You measure, order pre-cut sections and glass from a supplier, assemble the frames in a small space, then deliver and often install them.
Your first three steps
- Ask aluminium window system suppliers whether they offer cut-to-size kits and trade pricing, and how long they take to deliver
- Make up a sample window and a price list for common sizes to show customers
- Contact local builders, glaziers and renovators and offer a fast turnaround on small orders
Who pays
Homeowners doing repairs and renovations, small builders and handymen who want a local supplier.
How it makes money
A marked-up price per window covering kit, glass, your assembly time and fitting. Lower equipment costs mean you can take smaller jobs, but margins per window are tighter.
Skills that help
- Careful measuring
- Assembling frames accurately
- Basic installation skills
- Quoting and customer service
Watch out for
- Check whether installing windows needs a builder or carpentry licence in your state or territory
- Check that the kits you buy are certified and suit local energy rating and bushfire requirements
- Public liability and product liability insurance
- Check council approval if you plan to work from a home garage or shed rather than a rented unit
- Measuring mistakes can be costly because kits are cut to order and hard to return
- Your supplier controls pricing and lead times, so keep a back-up supplier
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Everything you need to start: aluminium windows from supplier-cut kits
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a window assembly business from kits?
Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on your space, tools and how many kits you order. Kits are cut to order and hard to return, so careful measuring matters before you place any order.
How much can I earn assembling aluminium windows from kits?
Monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on how many jobs you win and whether you also install. This is revenue, not profit. Plan on at least about 20 hours a week.
What should I check before assembling and fitting windows in Australia?
Check whether installing windows needs a builder or carpentry licence in your state or territory. Check that your kits are certified and suit local energy rating and bushfire requirements, and what insurance you need. Check council approval if you work from a home garage or shed.
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