Window and door supply and fit for homeowners
Quote, order and fit new windows and doors for homeowners and landlords, and keep the full job price.
- A$8k-30k
- Full-time
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
You run the whole job: measure up, quote, order units from a manufacturer or supplier, then fit them. Typical work is replacing old frames, upgrading to double glazing and renewing doors.
Your first three steps
- Check your state's licensing body and your council for what is needed for supply and fit work, including any contract rules for larger jobs
- Set up accounts with one or two window and door suppliers and compare their prices and lead times
- Build a simple quote template and a basic website or local listing, then ask for a few early jobs from people you know
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, property managers and strata managers.
How it makes money
A fixed quote per job covering materials, fitting and your margin. Repeat work comes from landlords, property managers and referrals.
Skills that help
- Carpentry or glazing experience
- Measuring and quoting accurately
- Customer service and follow-up
Watch out for
- Licensing and home building contract rules vary by state and job value, so check before you quote
- Public liability insurance, and check whether home warranty or similar insurance applies to your jobs
- Measuring mistakes can be costly because custom windows are hard to return
- Check your supplier's deposit terms so you are not out of pocket before the customer pays
- Local council or heritage rules may affect windows on older or protected homes
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: window and door supply and fit for homeowners
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 window and door supply and fit business?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $30,000, depending on your tools, vehicle, insurance and any deposits you pay suppliers. Check supplier deposit terms so you are not out of pocket.
How much can a window and door supply and fit business earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $6,000 to $28,000, depending on how many jobs you complete and their size. Because you supply as well as fit, you keep the full job price but carry more costs.
What licences and rules should I check before supplying and fitting windows?
Check licensing and home building contract rules in your state, which vary by job value, before quoting. Also check public liability insurance, whether home warranty insurance applies, and council or heritage rules for older or protected homes.
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