Insulation contractor with a small crew

Landlords, letting agents, housing associations, small builders who subcontract insulation, and homeowners paying privately or through funded schemes.

Priced per job or per square metre, with repeat work from landlords and builders. Larger jobs bring more revenue but need more materials upfront.

• Insulation installation experience
• Estimating and pricing jobs
• Managing a small team and schedules
• Basic paperwork, invoicing and record keeping

• Public liability and employer's liability insurance once you hire
• Installer accreditation (for example TrustMark, PAS 2030 or similar) is often needed for funded schemes, check the current requirements
• Cavity wall and spray foam work carry higher risk of damp or moisture problems, check training, guarantees and warranty requirements
• Cash flow, you buy materials before customers pay, so agree deposits and payment terms
• Employment rules, including whether workers are employed or self-employed, check with HMRC
• Health and safety for working at height and in confined spaces, plus waste disposal rules for offcuts

Startup costs are typically around £8,000 to £35,000, depending on your van, blowing machine and other equipment, insurance and initial materials. These are estimates, so get quotes for the kit and cover you need.

Check current requirements: installer accreditation such as TrustMark or PAS 2030 is often needed for funded schemes. Check training, guarantees and warranty needs for cavity wall and spray foam work, and insurance such as public liability and employer's liability once you hire.

Monthly revenue is typically around £6,000 to £25,000, depending on job size, how many crews you run and your pricing. The estimate assumes at least about 35 hours a week. You buy materials before customers pay, so agree deposits and terms.