Mobile blinds measure and fit service
Visit homes to measure, quote and install made-to-measure blinds ordered from a supplier.
- A$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A home-visit blinds business. You measure windows, show fabric and style samples, order made-to-measure blinds from a wholesale supplier and fit them for the customer.
Your first three steps
- Contact a few wholesale blind suppliers and compare trade pricing, lead times and sample kits
- Register an ABN, get public liability insurance and set up a simple quote template
- Offer free measure and quote visits to neighbours, local landlords and real estate agents
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, property managers and small businesses such as offices and cafes.
How it makes money
You add a margin to the supplier's price for the blinds, plus a charge for measuring and installation. Repeat work comes from referrals, landlords and property managers.
Skills that help
- Accurate measuring
- Basic tool use for fitting
- Friendly, clear quoting
- Reliable follow-through
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, and check whether your state requires any licence for installation work
- Blind cord safety rules in Australia, check the current mandatory standard for cords and installation near cots and beds
- Measuring mistakes can be costly because made-to-measure blinds are hard to return
- Check GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: mobile blinds measure and fit service
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 mobile blinds business in Australia?
Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your sample range, measuring and fitting tools, vehicle needs and insurance. These are estimates, and you order made-to-measure blinds from a wholesale supplier.
What should I check before fitting blinds in Australia?
Check public liability insurance and whether your state requires any licence for installation work. Check the current mandatory standard for blind cords and installation near cots and beds, and GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold.
How much can a mobile blinds fitter earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many homes you quote and win. You can start at around 10 hours a week or more. Measuring mistakes can be costly, and revenue is not profit.
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