Mobile window and door glass repair

Homeowners, landlords, letting agents, small shops and offices.

A call-out fee or fixed quote per job, plus the cost of glass and materials with a margin added. Emergency and out-of-hours work can be priced higher.

• Accurate measuring
• Safe handling of glass
• Practical fitting skills
• Clear quoting and customer service

• Public liability insurance, plus tools and van cover
• Building Regulations rules on safety glazing in doors and low-level windows, and on replacement windows, check which apply and whether you need to be in a competent person scheme such as FENSA or Certass
• Safe lifting and handling of heavy glass, and working at height
• Measuring mistakes can be costly, as cut glass is often not returnable
• Safe disposal of broken glass and old units

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £2,000 to £9,000, depending on your van, tools and insurance. Public liability insurance, plus tools and van cover, is worth checking before you take on work.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £1,500 to £6,500, depending on how many call-outs you win, with at least about 15 hours a week. These are revenue estimates rather than profit, and measuring mistakes can be costly.

Check which Building Regulations rules apply to safety glazing in doors and low-level windows and to replacement windows, and whether you need a competent person scheme such as FENSA or Certass. Also check safe lifting, working at height and broken glass disposal.