Cladding contractor with a small crew

Landlords, small developers, housing and building firms, shop and small business owners, and homeowners.

Quoted price per project covering materials, labour and access. Repeat work from builders and landlords helps keep the crew busy between jobs.

• Cladding or building trade experience
• Estimating and quoting
• Managing people and site safety
• Dealing with suppliers and customers

• Public liability insurance, plus employer's liability insurance once you employ anyone
• Written risk assessments and method statements for work at height, check HSE guidance
• Rules on fire safety and cladding materials, especially on taller or multi-occupancy buildings, check Building Regulations before quoting
• Whether you need to register for the Construction Industry Scheme, and how it affects paying subcontractors
• Cash flow, as material costs and wages fall due before clients pay
• VAT rules for construction work, check with HMRC or an accountant

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £8,000 to £30,000, depending on access equipment, vehicles, materials, insurance and team size. Cash flow matters, as material costs and wages fall due before clients pay.

Check public liability and employer's liability insurance, written risk assessments and method statements for work at height, Building Regulations on fire safety and cladding materials, Construction Industry Scheme registration, and VAT rules for construction work with HMRC or an accountant.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around £8,000 to £30,000, depending on the jobs you win, the size of your crew and the type of client. Revenue is before wages, materials and other costs.