Mobile glazier for glass repairs
Replace broken panes, misted double glazing units and damaged glass at homes and small businesses from your van.
- £3k-12k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
Official data
7,568 UK companies in this field, 19% registered in the last 2 years
SIC 43342 “Glazing”. Source: Companies House, November 2026.
What it is
A van-based glazing service replacing cracked or smashed glass, failed double glazed units, and glass in doors, windows and conservatories. You measure on site, order made-to-measure glass and return to fit it.
Your first three steps
- Get trade experience or training, for example by working for a glazing firm or taking a glazing course
- Open a trade account with a local glass merchant and price up common unit sizes
- Get insured, then promote yourself to letting agents, landlords and local community groups
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, letting agents, shops and small businesses needing a quick, local repair.
How it makes money
Charge a call-out fee or fixed price per job, covering glass, materials and labour. Emergency boarding-up and same-day repairs can be priced higher.
Skills that help
- Accurate measuring
- Careful, safe handling of glass
- Basic carpentry or window fitting
- Clear quoting and customer service
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, plus employer's liability if you take on staff
- Window and door replacement may need to meet Building Regulations, check whether you need to join a competent person scheme such as FENSA or Certass
- Safe lifting and carrying of glass, use suitable equipment and protective gear
- Safety glass rules for doors and low-level panes, check the requirements before fitting
- A van fitted with a safe glass rack, and cover for tools and stock
Deep research report · UK
Everything you need to start: mobile glazier for glass repairs
Researched with live web search for United Kingdom: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a mobile glazing business?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £3,000 to £12,000, depending on your van, glass racking, tools and opening stock. Insurance and cover for tools and stock are further costs to check.
How much can a mobile glazier earn?
Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on the number of jobs, their size and your pricing. The estimate assumes at least about 15 hours a week.
What rules should I check before working as a glazier?
Check whether window and door replacement must meet Building Regulations, and whether you need to join a competent person scheme such as FENSA or Certass. Also check safety glass requirements, safe lifting of glass, and public liability insurance.
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