Mobile carpet sample and quote service

Homeowners, landlords, real estate agents and renovators who want advice at home rather than visiting a showroom.

Margin on carpet and rugs ordered from suppliers, plus a fitting charge. Lower overheads than a shop mean you can price competitively.

• Measuring and quoting
• Selling and advising customers
• Organising suppliers and fitters
• Reliable time management

• Public liability insurance and cover for samples carried in your vehicle
• Check whether your state requires any licence or registration for flooring work, and whether your installers need one
• Home-based business rules from your local council if you store stock or run admin from home
• Costly mistakes from wrong measurements, so double-check before ordering
• Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds and warranties
• GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your sample books and rug swatches, vehicle setup, insurance and how you find customers.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many home visits and quotes you convert, your product range and pricing. The estimate assumes at least about 10 hours a week.

Check whether your state requires any licence or registration for flooring work, and whether your installers need one. Also check public liability insurance, council home-based business rules if you store stock at home, Australian Consumer Law and GST registration.