Prefabricated garage installer

Homeowners who bought a kit, garage and outbuilding suppliers who need fitters, and small landlords.

Fixed price per installation, quoted from the kit size and base. Regular subcontract work from suppliers can fill your diary.

• Basic carpentry and building skills
• Reading plans and instructions
• Accurate measuring and levelling
• Clear quoting and customer communication

• Public liability insurance, and employer's liability once you take on helpers
• Whether the garage needs planning permission or Building Regulations approval, which depends on size, position and use, so check with the local council
• Concrete bases and groundwork may need a subcontractor if you don't do them yourself
• Heavy lifting and working at height, so plan safe working methods and help on site
• Being clear in quotes about who is responsible for the base and for any permissions

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on the tools, access equipment and insurance you need. Get quotes for public liability insurance, and for employer's liability if you plan to take on helpers.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on how many installations you complete and the size of each job. The estimates assume at least about 15 hours a week.

Check whether the garage needs planning permission or Building Regulations approval, which depends on size, position and use. Ask the local council. Also be clear in your quotes about who is responsible for the base and any permissions.