Mobile blinds measure and fit service
Visit homes with a sample case, measure up, then order made-to-measure blinds from a supplier and fit them.
- £800-4k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
What it is
A mobile blinds business with no shop. You take samples to customers' homes, measure windows, take orders for made-to-measure blinds and shutters from trade suppliers, then return to fit them.
Your first three steps
- Open trade accounts with two or three blind suppliers and ask about sample books and pricing
- Practise fitting different blind types and learn measuring rules, ideally with a short course or supplier training
- Put together a sample case, simple price list and quote template, then offer free measuring visits locally
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, letting agents and small businesses such as offices and salons.
How it makes money
You buy blinds at trade price and sell at a mark-up, with fitting included or charged separately. Repeat work often comes from referrals and landlords.
Skills that help
- Accurate measuring
- Basic DIY and drilling skills
- Friendly, clear customer service
- Quoting and keeping orders organised
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, and check whether your cover includes fitting work
- A measuring mistake means a blind that does not fit, so agree who pays for errors with suppliers and customers
- Child safety rules on blind cords, check current requirements and use compliant products
- Check consumer rules on made-to-measure goods and deposits, and write clear terms
- A vehicle is needed for samples and tools
Deep research report · UK
Everything you need to start: mobile blinds measure and fit service
Researched with live web search for United Kingdom: 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 mobile blinds business?
Startup costs are estimates, typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on your sample range, tools and vehicle. You need a vehicle for samples and tools, so factor that into your plans.
What rules should I check before fitting blinds in people's homes?
Check child safety rules on blind cords and use compliant products. Also check consumer rules on made-to-measure goods and deposits, write clear terms, and check that your public liability insurance includes fitting work.
How much can a mobile blinds fitter earn?
Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on how many orders you take and the products you sell. The estimates assume at least around 12 hours a week. Agree who pays for measuring errors with suppliers and customers.
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