Office phone and data cabling installer

Small offices, shops, surgeries, schools, landlords and IT support firms that need cabling work done but have no in-house installer.

Fixed quotes per job or per data point, day rates for larger jobs, and call-out fees for faults and repairs.

• Cable installation and testing
• Safe working at height and in ceiling voids
• Clear quoting and neat, documented work

• Public liability insurance, and professional indemnity if you advise on system design
• Electrical safety: check whether your work needs electrical qualifications or notifying under Building Regulations
• Fire-stopping when cabling passes through walls and floors, and the site rules for each building
• Site access, asbestos awareness and safe working at height
• Check whether any equipment you connect to public networks needs particular approval or that you follow Ofcom guidance

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on tools, testing equipment, insurance and access gear. Check what you already own before budgeting.

Check whether your work needs electrical qualifications or notifying under Building Regulations. Also check fire-stopping, site rules, asbestos awareness, safe working at height, insurance, and whether connected equipment needs approval or follows Ofcom guidance.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on how many jobs you win and their size. The idea assumes at least about 15 hours a week.