Smart home design and install company

Homeowners doing renovations, self-builders, small developers and interior designers.

Project quotes covering design, equipment and installation, with optional paid support or maintenance visits afterwards.

• Knowledge of wired and wireless smart systems
• Quoting and project planning
• Working with builders, electricians and designers

• Electrical work must meet the rules where it is done, so check who needs to be registered and who signs it off
• Public liability, professional indemnity and employer's liability insurance if you take on staff
• Cash flow, because buying equipment up front for large projects can tie up money
• Check your responsibilities for data protection and customer security if you install cameras or access control

Startup costs are typically around £4,000 to £20,000, depending on tools, demonstration equipment, software, insurance and how much equipment you buy up front. Treat this as an estimate and plan your cash flow carefully.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £3,000 to £15,000, depending on project size, how many jobs you take on and your team. Buying equipment up front for large projects can tie up money, so watch cash flow.

Electrical work must meet the rules where it is done, so check who needs to be registered and who signs it off. Also check public liability, professional indemnity and employer's liability insurance, and data protection duties if you install cameras or access control.