Home loft and cavity insulation installer

Homeowners, private landlords and letting agents, and sometimes housing associations or energy-efficiency schemes that use approved installers.

Fixed quote per job based on area and material, with materials marked up slightly. Loft jobs are often done in a day, so steady local enquiries matter.

• Practical building and DIY skills
• Comfortable in tight, dusty spaces
• Measuring and quoting accurately
• Clear communication with customers

• Public liability insurance, and employer's liability once you take on staff
• Cavity wall and spray foam work usually needs specific training and certification, check what applies before offering it
• Many grant-funded schemes only allow installers with certain accreditation (for example TrustMark or PAS 2030), check before relying on grant work
• Building Regulations may apply to some work, check with your local building control
• Poor ventilation or damp after fitting can cause problems, so survey properly first
• Dust and fibres, wear proper protective equipment and take care working at height in lofts

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £7,000, depending on your tools, materials, vehicle and insurance. These are estimates for a solo domestic installer, so price up your own set-up and the types of insulation you plan to fit.

Check what applies before offering each service. Cavity wall and spray foam work usually needs specific training and certification. Many grant-funded schemes only allow installers with accreditation such as TrustMark or PAS 2030. Building Regulations may also apply, so check with local building control.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on how many jobs you take, their size and your prices. The estimate assumes at least about 15 hours a week. Revenue is before materials, insurance and other costs.