Meeting room video kit supplier and installer
Supply and fit screens, cameras and speakers so small firms can run proper video meetings.
- £2k-10k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
Official data
6,604 UK companies in this field, 37% registered in the last 2 years
SIC 46520 “Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts”. Source: Companies House, November 2026.
What it is
You advise small businesses on video meeting kit, buy it from distributors, then install and set it up in their meeting rooms. Typical jobs are wall-mounted screens, all-in-one video bars, ceiling or table microphones and tidy cabling.
Your first three steps
- Open trade accounts with a few AV and IT distributors and learn the main video bar and screen brands
- Set up a demo kit at home and write a simple package list, for example small, medium and large room
- Contact local offices, serviced office providers and IT support firms to offer a free room survey
Who pays
Small and medium-sized businesses, serviced offices, solicitors, accountants, schools, charities and local councils with meeting rooms.
How it makes money
You earn a margin on the equipment, a fee for installation and setup, and optional paid support or training. Some clients pay a monthly fee for remote help and check-ups.
Skills that help
- Comfortable with AV and IT kit
- Basic networking knowledge
- Tidy cabling and mounting work
- Explaining tech clearly to non-experts
Watch out for
- Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, check what covers your installs
- Electrical work: check whether any of your work needs a qualified electrician and keep to the relevant wiring rules
- Working at height when mounting screens, check safe methods and equipment
- Warranty and returns terms with suppliers, so you are not left covering faulty kit
- Cashflow: you may need to pay for equipment before the client pays you
- Data protection if you access client networks or meeting systems, check what you need to put in place
Deep research report · UK
Everything you need to start: meeting room video kit supplier and installer
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 video conferencing installation business?
Startup costs are typically around £2,000 to £10,000, depending on tools, demo kit, vehicle needs and the equipment you buy ahead of jobs. These are estimates, so check distributor terms and your cashflow before committing.
What rules should I check before installing meeting room kit?
Check what your public liability and professional indemnity insurance covers, whether any of your work needs a qualified electrician, and safe methods for working at height. Also check supplier warranty terms and data protection if you access client networks.
How much can a video kit installer earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around £1,500 to £7,500, depending on how many jobs you win and the kit you supply. You may need to pay for equipment before clients pay you. Expect at least about 15 hours a week.
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