Mobile glass repair and replacement
Drive to homes and shops to replace broken windows, glass doors and cracked panes.
- 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 ute or van based service that measures, cuts or orders, and fits glass in windows, doors, sliding doors and similar. Includes emergency board-ups and resealing.
Your first three steps
- Check your state or territory licensing body to see whether glazing work needs a licence or registration, and what training it requires
- Price up a ute or van with glass racks, suction lifters and hand tools, and arrange public liability insurance
- Set up an ABN, a Google Business listing and contact local property managers and insurance repairers to offer your services
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, property managers, strata managers and small shops.
How it makes money
Quote per job covering glass, labour and call-out. Emergency and after-hours jobs usually carry a higher price.
Skills that help
- Accurate measuring and glass handling
- Safe lifting and working at height
- Clear quoting and customer service
Watch out for
- State or territory licensing for glazing work, which differs across Australia, so check before taking jobs
- A general construction induction (white card) is commonly needed for building sites
- Public liability insurance, plus workers compensation if you hire
- Glass safety rules in the Australian Standards (such as safety glass near doors), check what applies to each job
- Injury risk from heavy, sharp glass, so plan safe handling and a helper for big panes
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: mobile glass repair and replacement
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, glass handling gear, tools and insurance. These are estimates, so price your setup against the jobs you want to take on.
How much can a mobile glazier earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many jobs you complete, job size and your rates. This is an estimate and will vary with demand in your area.
What licences and rules should I check to work as a glazier?
Check your state or territory's licensing for glazing work before taking jobs. Also check whether a white card is needed for building sites, public liability insurance, and the Australian Standards, such as safety glass near doors, that apply to each job.
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