Home wifi and network installer

Fix patchy wifi and set up reliable home networks for households and home workers.

A technician connecting network cables to a router in a server rack.

Startup cost£300 to £1.5k

Monthly revenue£400 to £2k

Time needed6+ h/week

First incomeWeeks

£300-1.5k
Side hustle
Out and about

Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.

Official data

91,318 UK companies in this field, 34% registered in the last 2 years

SIC 62090 “Other information technology service activities”. Source: Companies House, November 2026.

What it is

Visiting homes to fix weak wifi, set up routers, mesh systems and powerline adapters, and run network cables where needed. Often includes tidying up smart devices, printers and work-from-home setups.

Your first three steps

Build a home test setup and practise with mesh wifi, powerline and wired systems
Set a call-out fee and fixed prices for common jobs by checking local IT support rates
Tell neighbours, local Facebook groups and estate agents, and ask for reviews after each job

Who pays

Homeowners, home workers, landlords and people in larger or older properties with poor signal.

How it makes money

Fixed price per job or an hourly call-out rate, plus a margin on equipment you supply. Some clients pay for a check-up visit once a year.

Skills that help

Understanding routers, wifi and basic networking
Clear explanations for non-technical people
Neat, careful work around people's homes

Watch out for

Public liability insurance, and consider professional indemnity cover for advice and configuration
Drilling or running cables may damage property, agree what is allowed with the owner first
Keep wifi passwords and customer data private, and check your data protection duties (ICO registration may apply)
Check whether a basic qualification such as CompTIA Network+ would help build trust

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start a home wifi installation business?

Startup costs are estimates, typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on test equipment, cabling tools, stock and insurance. Public liability insurance is worth checking, and professional indemnity cover for advice and configuration.

How much can a home wifi installer earn?

Monthly revenue is an estimate, typically around £400 to £2,000, depending on how many call-outs you take and your pricing. It can be started part-time, from around 6 hours a week.

What should I check before installing home networks?

Agree with the owner what drilling or cable running is allowed, as it may damage property. Keep wifi passwords and customer data private and check your data protection duties, as ICO registration may apply. Check whether a qualification such as CompTIA Network+ would help build trust.