Carpet supply and fit service
Measure, quote, supply and fit carpets for homeowners and landlords, and build your own local customer base.
- £2k-8k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
Official data
11,547 UK companies in this field, 25% registered in the last 2 years
SIC 43330 “Floor and wall covering”. Source: Companies House, November 2026.
What it is
A local service where you visit, measure, advise on carpet and underlay, order from a wholesaler and fit it yourself, plus repairs and re-stretching.
Your first three steps
- Open trade accounts with one or two local carpet wholesalers and get sample books
- Set up a simple quote template, a Google Business Profile and a page with before and after photos
- Contact local letting agents and landlords to offer quotes on void properties
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, letting agents and small offices.
How it makes money
You charge for fitting and add a margin on the carpet and underlay you supply. Landlords and agents can bring repeat work.
Skills that help
- Measuring and quoting accurately
- Fitting and stretching carpet to a good finish
- Customer service and clear communication
- Basic bookkeeping
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, and consider cover for materials and tools
- Mistakes in measuring can be costly when you buy the carpet, so double-check before ordering
- Take a deposit for materials to avoid being left with unwanted stock
- Register as a sole trader with HMRC, and check when VAT registration applies to you
- Moving furniture and old carpet is heavy work, so check your insurance and how you will dispose of waste legally
Deep research report · UK
Everything you need to start: carpet supply 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 carpet supply and fit business?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £2,000 to £8,000, depending on your tools, vehicle and insurance. Taking a deposit for materials helps avoid being left with unwanted stock.
How much can a carpet fitter with their own customers earn?
Estimates suggest monthly revenue of typically around £2,000 to £8,000, depending on how many fits you complete and the carpets you supply. You can start at around 20 hours a week.
What should I check before starting a carpet fitting business?
Check public liability insurance and consider cover for materials and tools. Also check registering as a sole trader with HMRC, when VAT registration applies, and how to dispose of old carpet and waste legally.
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