Marble and Stone Worktop Fitter

Kitchen and bathroom companies, stone suppliers and fabricators who need extra fitters, plus builders and homeowners.

Fixed price per job or per worktop run, or a day rate when subcontracting. Repeat work from a few trade contacts often matters more than one-off customers.

• Accurate measuring and templating
• Safe handling of heavy stone
• Neat finishing and jointing
• Reliable communication with customers and other trades

• Public liability insurance, and check whether cover includes damage to stone you are fitting
• Stone is heavy and breaks easily. Check manual handling training and a safe way to work in pairs
• Dust from cutting and drilling: check HSE guidance on respirable dust, water suppression and masks
• Cracked or damaged stone can lead to disputes, so agree who is responsible for the material in writing
• Check whether you need a CSCS card for commercial or larger sites

Startup costs are typically around £3,000 to £12,000, depending on the tools, handling equipment and transport you need. These are estimates, so get quotes for equipment and insurance before you set a budget.

Monthly revenue is typically around £2,000 to £7,000, depending on how many jobs you take, your pricing and the customers you work for. That is revenue before costs such as materials handling, fuel and insurance.

Check public liability insurance, including whether it covers damage to stone you are fitting. Look at HSE guidance on respirable dust, manual handling training, and whether you need a CSCS card for larger sites. Agree in writing who is responsible for the material.