Subcontract window and door installer

Window suppliers and manufacturers, builders, renovators and property managers who need a reliable installer.

Fixed price per window or door, or a day rate. Steady work from a few regular contacts keeps your diary full without chasing homeowners.

• Carpentry or glazing experience
• Accurate measuring
• Safe lifting and working at height
• Reliable and tidy on site

• Building or trade licensing differs by state and territory, and often depends on the job value, so check before quoting
• Public liability insurance, and check your state's rules on warranty or home warranty insurance
• Heavy glass and working at height create injury risk, so plan for two people on larger units
• Relying on one or two clients for all your work can leave gaps, and check payment terms
• Workers compensation insurance is needed once you hire staff

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $6,000 to $25,000, depending on your tools, vehicle, lifting equipment and insurance. Subcontracting means suppliers and builders handle the sales and ordering, so your costs are mainly equipment and cover.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $4,000 to $18,000, depending on how many jobs you take, the size of each job and how steadily clients pass work to you. Check payment terms, and remember revenue is not profit.

Building or trade licensing differs by state and territory and often depends on job value, so check before quoting. Also check public liability insurance, your state's warranty or home warranty insurance rules, and workers compensation insurance once you hire staff.