Mobile glass and mirror fitter

Homeowners, landlords, letting agents and small building firms who need a quick repair or a neat fit.

A charge per job covering glass, labour and call-out, with a mark-up on the glass you buy in. Repeat work from landlords and builders helps keep diaries full.

• Accurate measuring
• Safe handling of glass
• Basic DIY or fitting experience
• Clear quoting and customer service

• Public liability insurance, and check whether your policy covers work at height
• Glass handling injuries: use cut-resistant gloves, eye protection and proper lifting kit
• Safety glass rules for doors, low-level glazing and similar spots (check current Building Regulations before fitting)
• Check whether you need training or a competent-person scheme for some window and door work
• A vehicle that can carry glass safely, with suitable racking

Startup costs are estimated at typically around £2,000 to £8,000, depending on your van, racking, tools and first glass orders. You would buy cut-to-size glass from a trade supplier, so the exact figure depends on the equipment you already have.

Check you have public liability insurance and whether it covers work at height. Check current Building Regulations on safety glass for doors and low-level glazing, whether some window and door work needs training or a competent-person scheme, and that your vehicle can carry glass safely.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on how many jobs you take and the type of work. The estimates assume at least about 15 hours a week. Customers include homeowners, landlords, letting agents and small building firms.