Window and door screen supply and fit business
Measure up, supply and fit window and door screens at customers' homes and small businesses in your area.
- £1.5k-6k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
Official data
3,482 UK companies in this field, 22% registered in the last 2 years
SIC 47520 “Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised stores”. Source: Companies House, November 2026.
What it is
A local screen business where you visit to measure, then supply and fit screens such as insect screens for windows and doors, or privacy screens. Orders are made by a supplier and fitted by you.
Your first three steps
- Choose a trade supplier and ask about samples, lead times and fitting guidance
- Put together a simple price list for measuring, supply and fitting, and test it by quoting a few neighbours
- Introduce yourself to local letting agents, holiday-let owners and cafes with a one-page flyer
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, letting agents, and local cafes, pubs and small offices.
How it makes money
A price per screen that covers the product, measuring and fitting, often with a deposit upfront. Repeat work comes from landlords and local businesses.
Skills that help
- Accurate measuring and basic DIY fitting
- Friendly customer service and quoting
- Driving and scheduling visits
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, and check any cover needed for working at height
- Check whether fitting screens in listed buildings or conservation areas needs permission
- Always check that screens do not block fire escape windows
- Rented homes may need landlord approval before anything is fixed to frames
- Take deposits carefully and agree in writing what happens if a measurement is wrong
- You will need a vehicle to carry tools and samples
Deep research report · UK
Everything you need to start: screen supplier with local fitting
Researched with live web search for United Kingdom: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a screen supply and fit business?
Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on your tools, samples and vehicle needs. These are estimates, and you will need a vehicle to carry tools and samples.
What rules should I check before fitting screens?
Things to check: public liability insurance and any cover for working at height; permission for listed buildings or conservation areas; that screens do not block fire escape windows; and landlord approval for rented homes before fixing to frames.
How much can a screen fitter earn and how many hours does it take?
Monthly revenue is typically around £800 to £5,000, depending on how many homes and businesses you fit. These are estimates of revenue, not profit, and the work typically needs at least around 12 hours a week.
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