Meeting room video setup and support
Fit and look after cameras, screens and sound so small firms can hold clear video calls.
- £1.5k-7k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
Official data
91,318 UK companies in this field, 34% registered in the last 2 years
SIC 62090 “Other information technology service activities”. Source: Companies House, November 2026.
What it is
Choosing, installing and supporting video conferencing kit in meeting rooms, such as cameras, speakers, screens and room systems that work with Teams, Zoom or Google Meet.
Your first three steps
- Pick two or three room systems to specialise in and learn them well, using supplier training and a test setup at home
- Set a fixed price for a standard small meeting room install and a monthly support package
- Contact local offices, accountants and solicitors and offer a free meeting room check
Who pays
Small and medium businesses, solicitors, accountants, schools, charities and serviced offices that want reliable hybrid meetings.
How it makes money
A fixed fee per installation plus a markup on equipment, then monthly support or call-out fees for ongoing help.
Skills that help
- Setting up AV and network equipment
- Troubleshooting software and sound problems
- Explaining tech clearly to non-technical staff
Watch out for
- Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, check what your insurer needs for work on client premises
- Electrical and cabling work, check whether anything you do needs a qualified electrician
- Data protection if you can access client networks or recorded meetings
- Reseller terms and warranty responsibilities when you supply equipment
Deep research report · UK
Everything you need to start: meeting room video setup and support
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 meeting room video setup business?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £7,000, depending on the tools, demo kit and insurance you need. Check reseller terms and warranty responsibilities if you plan to supply equipment to clients.
How much can I earn installing video conferencing for small firms?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on how many installs and support contracts you win. This is revenue, not profit, and you can start from about 12 hours a week.
What should I check before installing video conferencing kit?
Check public liability and professional indemnity insurance for work on client premises. Check whether any electrical or cabling work needs a qualified electrician. Consider data protection if you can access client networks or recorded meetings, and review reseller terms and warranty duties.
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