Subcontract Window and Door Installer

Window and door suppliers, builders, renovators and project home companies.

Paid per window or door installed, or per day, by the companies that give you the work. Steady relationships mean fewer gaps between jobs.

• Carpentry or glazing experience
• Accurate measuring and levelling
• Reliable and tidy on site

• Licensing rules differ by state and often by job value, so check before quoting
• Public liability insurance, and ask suppliers whether they need to see a certificate
• Heavy glass and working at height, so plan for safe handling, ideally with a helper
• Work can depend on a few clients, so spread your risk
• GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $20,000, depending on your tools, vehicle, lifting equipment and insurance. Costs vary with how much you already own.

Monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $16,000, depending on how many installs you complete and the rates your clients pay. Work can depend on a few clients, so spread your risk.

Check licensing rules in your state, as they differ and often depend on job value, before quoting. Also check public liability insurance and whether suppliers need a certificate, safe handling of heavy glass and height work, and GST registration.