Kitchen installer for retailers and designers

Kitchen retailers, kitchen designers, builders and renovators who need reliable installers, plus some homeowners who buy flat-pack kitchens directly.

Fixed price per kitchen or per day, based on size and complexity. Steady work from a few trade clients keeps your diary full without chasing every customer.

• Carpentry or cabinet fitting
• Accurate measuring and levelling
• Reading plans and installation instructions
• Tidy, reliable work in people's homes

• Licence rules for building and carpentry work differ by state, so check before quoting
• Gas, plumbing and electrical connections must be done by licensed tradespeople, so don't do them yourself
• Public liability insurance and possibly home warranty insurance requirements for larger jobs, check your state
• Damaged or incorrect deliveries can cost you time, so agree who is responsible in writing
• Physical work with heavy benchtops and cabinets, plan safe lifting and help on site

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $4,000 to $15,000, depending on your tools, vehicle setup and insurance. Treat this as an estimate and get your own quotes before you commit.

Licence rules for building and carpentry work differ by state, so check before quoting. Gas, plumbing and electrical connections must be done by licensed tradespeople. Also check public liability insurance and any home warranty insurance requirements for larger jobs.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $12,000, depending on how many jobs you book and the work you take from retailers, designers and builders. It can start from about 25 hours a week.