Mobile glazier for window and glass repairs
Drive to homes and businesses to replace broken glass, fix windows and fit mirrors and shower screens.
- A$8k-35k
- Part-time
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A van or ute-based glazing service. You measure up on site, then replace cracked or broken window panes, fit glass for doors, repair fittings and install mirrors or splashbacks. Glass is cut to size by a local supplier or in a small workshop space.
Your first three steps
- Check your state's licensing body to see whether glazing work needs a licence or a trade qualification, and what job-value limits apply
- Set up an account with a local glass wholesaler and price a basic kit of suction lifters, glass cutters, sealants and a glass-safe van rack
- Get an ABN and insurance, then introduce yourself to local real estate agents and strata managers who need quick repairs
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, real estate agents, strata managers and small businesses such as shops and offices.
How it makes money
A call-out fee plus labour and a markup on the glass and materials. Emergency and after-hours repairs, such as boarding up and replacing glass after a break-in, usually bring higher prices.
Skills that help
- Accurate measuring
- Safe handling of glass
- Practical hands-on repair skills
- Clear quoting and customer service
Watch out for
- State licensing: glazing or building licence rules vary by state and territory, so check before taking jobs
- Public liability insurance, and workers compensation once you hire anyone
- Heavy lifting and cut risks: use proper lifting gear and safety equipment
- Safety glass standards: some locations, such as doors and bathrooms, require specific glass types, so check the Australian Standards
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Everything you need to start: mobile glazier for window and glass repairs
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 glazing business?
Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on your vehicle, tools, glass handling and lifting gear, and insurance. These are estimates, so get quotes for the setup you plan to use.
How much can a mobile glazier earn?
Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many jobs you take on, the type of work and the area you cover. These are estimates only, and revenue is before costs.
Do I need a licence to work as a glazier in Australia?
Check your state or territory's glazing or building licence rules before taking jobs, as they vary. Also check public liability insurance, workers compensation once you hire, safe lifting and cut risks, and Australian Standards for safety glass in places like doors and bathrooms.
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