Solo wood floor fitter for homes

Homeowners, landlords, interior designers and small builders who need a fitter they can rely on.

A price per square metre for labour, or a day rate. You can also add a margin on flooring and underlay you supply, or charge for subfloor prep and removing old floors.

• Accurate measuring and cutting
• Carpentry or flooring experience
• Patience and attention to detail
• Clear quoting and customer service

• Public liability insurance, and check whether your cover includes damage to customers' property
• Subfloor moisture and levelness: a poor subfloor can ruin a new floor, so check before quoting and agree who is responsible
• Need for a van to carry boards and tools
• Heavy, physical work with kneeling, plan to look after your back and knees
• Quoting carefully so wastage and extra prep are covered

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on tools, a van and insurance. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on how many jobs you take and the size of each fitting.

Check public liability insurance, including whether it covers damage to customers' property. Check subfloor moisture and levelness before quoting and agree who is responsible. Quote carefully so wastage and extra preparation are covered, and plan for needing a van.

You need accurate measuring and cutting, carpentry or flooring experience, patience, and clear quoting. The work is heavy and physical, with kneeling. The estimate is at least around 15 hours a week, depending on your bookings.