uPVC window and door supply-and-fit business

Homeowners upgrading for comfort, noise reduction or energy savings, plus landlords and property managers.

A job price covering the product, installation and your margin. Deposits usually fund the order, and bigger whole-house jobs bring higher revenue.

• Carpentry or glazing experience
• Measuring and quoting
• Sales and customer service
• Organising orders and install dates

• Licensing and home warranty rules differ by state and territory and often depend on job value, so check before taking deposits
• Public liability insurance, and consider product liability cover
• Made-to-measure orders cannot easily be returned, so a measuring mistake can be costly
• Deposit rules for home building work vary by state, so check the limits
• Cash flow can be tight when you pay suppliers before the final payment arrives
• Check with your local council if you run the business from home
• Workers compensation insurance is needed once you hire staff

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $10,000 to $40,000, depending on your vehicle, tools, insurance and whether you hire a crew. Cash flow can be tight because you may pay suppliers before the final customer payment arrives.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $8,000 to $30,000, depending on how many homes you quote and win, the size of each job and whether you install alone or with a small crew. Revenue is before supplier and running costs.

Licensing and home warranty rules differ by state and territory and often depend on job value, so check before taking deposits. Also check deposit limits for home building work, public liability and product liability cover, and council rules for running the business from home.