TV aerial and satellite dish installer

Homeowners, landlords, letting agents and small housing managers.

Fixed price per job, such as a new aerial, a dish fitting or a repair call-out, with extra charges for additional TV points, signal boosters and cabling.

• Comfortable working at height
• Basic electrical and practical skills
• Fault finding and patience
• Clear, friendly customer service

• Public liability insurance, and check whether your insurer has requirements for working at height
• Safe use of ladders and roof access, consider training and whether some roofs need scaffolding or a second person
• Check whether you need permission for dishes on listed buildings, in conservation areas or on flats and leasehold properties
• Check whether any of your electrical work needs a qualified electrician or notification under Building Regulations
• A van or suitable vehicle to carry ladders and stock

Startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on your vehicle, ladders, tools and stock. These are estimates, so price up your own kit and insurance before you start.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,000 to £4,500, depending on how many hours you work and how many jobs you win locally. These are estimates rather than guarantees, and revenue is before your costs.

Check whether you need permission for dishes on listed buildings, in conservation areas or on flats and leasehold properties. Also check public liability and working-at-height insurance requirements, and whether any electrical work needs a qualified electrician or Building Regulations notification.