Hands-on bathroom and kitchen remodeller
Strip out and refit bathrooms and kitchens yourself with a small crew, working from a ute or van.
- A$8k-40k
- Full-time
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A tradie-led renovation business doing demolition, carpentry, waterproofing coordination and fit-out of bathrooms and kitchens, with a small team and your own tools. Regulated parts like plumbing and electrical go to licensed trades.
Your first three steps
- Confirm with your state licensing body which licence you need for the work you want to do, and get it if you do not hold it
- Get a ute or van, core tools and public liability and tools insurance quotes
- Photograph finished jobs, set up a simple website and Google Business Profile, and ask local agents for small jobs
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords and real estate agents preparing properties for sale or rent.
How it makes money
Fixed-price quotes per room or day rates for labour, plus a margin on materials you supply.
Skills that help
- Building or carpentry trade experience
- Accurate quoting
- Neat, finished workmanship
Watch out for
- State building licence requirements and job value limits, check before taking work
- Plumbing, gas and electrical work needs separate licensed tradespeople
- Public liability, tools and vehicle insurance, plus workers compensation if you hire
- Warranty insurance may apply on larger residential jobs, check your state
- Asbestos in older homes needs proper handling, check rules before demolition
- Physical work and uneven income while building a client base
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: hands-on bathroom and kitchen remodeller
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 bathroom and kitchen remodelling business?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your tools, ute or van, insurance and whether you hire a small crew. Your figure will vary with the equipment you already have.
How much can a bathroom and kitchen remodeller earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on how many jobs you complete and their size. The estimate assumes about 30 hours a week or more, and income can be uneven while you build a client base.
What rules apply to bathroom and kitchen renovation work in Australia?
State building licence requirements and job value limits apply, so check before taking work. Plumbing, gas and electrical work needs separate licensed tradespeople. Also check the rules for handling asbestos in older homes before demolition, and whether warranty insurance applies.
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