Kitchen and bathroom refurbishment specialist

Homeowners updating their own home, plus landlords and people preparing a property for sale.

Fixed-price quotes per job, or day rates plus materials. You earn on your own labour and a margin on managing subcontractors and supplying materials.

• Practical building or fitting experience
• Accurate quoting and budgeting
• Managing other trades and timelines
• Clear communication with homeowners

• Public liability insurance, and employer's liability insurance if you take on staff
• Electrical and gas work must be done by suitably qualified, registered people; check what certificates you need
• Building regulations approval may apply to some work, so check with your local council's building control
• Written contracts and clear quotes to avoid disputes over extras and delays
• Taking deposits and paying suppliers: manage cash flow carefully so one late payment doesn't stall a job

Startup costs are typically around £2,000 to £10,000, depending on your tools, vehicle, insurance and how much you fund upfront for materials. Treat this as an estimate and cost your own setup.

Monthly revenue is typically around £3,000 to £12,000, depending on the size and number of jobs and how much work you subcontract. That is revenue, not profit, so allow for materials and other trades.

Check that electrical and gas work is done by suitably qualified, registered people and what certificates you need. Also check whether building regulations approval applies with your council's building control, your insurance, and use written contracts with clear quotes.