Solo gas installer for homes

Homeowners, landlords and small local builders or plumbers who need a gas-registered engineer.

Fixed quotes for installs and replacements, plus day rates or hourly rates for smaller jobs. Repeat work and recommendations build a steady local customer base.

• Gas qualifications and hands-on practical skill
• Careful, safety-first working habits
• Clear quoting and customer service

• Gas work in Great Britain must be done by someone on the Gas Safe Register, so check your registration covers every type of work you plan to do (Northern Ireland has different rules, so check locally)
• Public liability insurance, and check whether your cover suits gas work
• Check how installations must be notified to Building Control or through a competent person scheme
• Calibrated equipment, record keeping and safety paperwork are part of the job
• Training and getting qualified can take months before you earn

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £5,000 to £15,000, depending on your van, tools, calibrated equipment and insurance. Training and getting qualified can take months before you start earning, so allow for that.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £2,500 to £8,000, depending on the jobs you take, your prices and how many days you work. These are estimates of revenue, not profit, and most people work at least 25 hours a week.

Check that your Gas Safe registration covers every type of work you plan to do, and local rules if you are in Northern Ireland. Also check how installations must be notified to Building Control, plus insurance, equipment and record keeping.