Mobile blinds, curtains and shutters service

Homeowners, landlords, letting agents and small businesses such as offices and salons.

You mark up supplier products and charge for measuring and fitting. Larger jobs, such as whole-house orders, bring in the most per visit.

• Accurate measuring
• Practical DIY and fitting skills
• Friendly, honest selling
• Organised with orders and appointments

• Public liability insurance, and check whether your cover includes fitting work
• Measuring mistakes on made-to-measure items can be costly, as they usually cannot be returned
• Check the supplier's terms on lead times, faults and remakes
• Consumer rules on cancellation and made-to-order goods, check the current guidance
• Safe working at height when fitting, and child safety rules for blind cords

Startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on sample books, tools, transport and insurance. These are estimates, so compare supplier terms before you order samples or stock.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on how many customers you visit and fit each month, from around ten hours a week. This is an estimate of revenue, not profit.

Check that public liability insurance covers fitting work, consumer rules on cancellation and made-to-order goods, and your supplier's terms on lead times, faults and remakes. Also check safe working at height and child safety rules for blind cords.