Appointment-only kitchen design and supply

Homeowners who want a personal service, landlords and small builders looking for a single point of contact.

A margin on the kitchen and appliances you supply, plus design fees or margin on delivery and fitting. Each job is a large order, so a few a month can matter.

• Measuring up and kitchen design software
• Quoting clearly and explaining costs
• Organising orders, deliveries and fitters

• Check that fitters have Gas Safe registration and suitable electrical qualifications for any gas or electrical work
• Customer deposits and made-to-order delays, so check your terms and consumer rights obligations
• Public liability insurance, and cover for your stock or goods in transit if you hold any
• Check whether your home insurance, landlord or mortgage lender allows business use, and whether customers visit
• Suppliers may set minimum order values or credit terms, so check them before you quote

Startup costs are typically around £2,000 to £10,000, depending on design software, samples and any stock or goods in transit you hold. These are estimates, so check supplier minimum orders and credit terms.

Monthly revenue is typically around £3,000 to £15,000, depending on how many kitchens you design and supply and their size. This is an estimate of revenue, not profit.

Check that fitters have Gas Safe registration and suitable electrical qualifications for gas or electrical work. Also check deposit terms and consumer rights obligations, public liability insurance, and whether your home insurance, landlord or lender allows business use.