Conservatory Fitting Subcontractor

Conservatory and window companies, building firms and sometimes homeowners who have bought a kit from a supplier.

A fixed price per job or a day rate agreed with the company that hired you. Repeat work from a few reliable suppliers keeps your diary full.

• Carpentry, building or glazing experience
• Reading plans and measuring accurately
• Working safely at height
• Reliable and tidy on customers' property

• Public liability insurance, plus employer's liability once you take on staff
• Check whether each job needs Building Regulations approval or a competent person scheme registration, and who is responsible
• Check your tax status: genuine subcontractors may fall under the Construction Industry Scheme, so ask HMRC or an accountant
• Work at height, heavy glass and roof sections carry real injury risk
• Payment delays from suppliers, so agree terms in writing

Startup costs are typically around £3,000 to £10,000, depending on the tools, equipment and vehicle you already have, and whether you take on a helper. These figures are estimates, not guarantees.

Monthly revenue is typically around £2,500 to £9,000, depending on how many installations you complete and the rates you agree. This is an estimate. Payment delays from suppliers can happen, so agree terms in writing.

Check whether each job needs Building Regulations approval or a competent person scheme registration, and who is responsible. Also check insurance, your tax status under the Construction Industry Scheme, and the risks of working at height.