Worktop supply and fit service
Measure, supply and fit worktops for homeowners, with a small workshop for templating and cutting.
- £5k-20k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
Official data
22,443 UK companies in this field, 24% registered in the last 2 years
SIC 43320 “Joinery installation”. Source: Companies House, November 2026.
What it is
You deal directly with homeowners: measure up, advise on materials, order the worktops and fit them. A small unit or garage workshop lets you prepare cuts, joints and edges before fitting day.
Your first three steps
- Set up trade accounts with a couple of worktop suppliers and compare their prices and lead times
- Put together a simple quote template and a gallery of before and after photos
- Get public liability insurance, then advertise locally through social media, local groups and builders' merchants
Who pays
Homeowners replacing worktops without a full new kitchen, landlords, and builders who want one contractor for supply and fit.
How it makes money
A price per job covering materials plus labour. You earn a margin on the worktops you supply as well as the fitting charge.
Skills that help
- Measuring and templating
- Woodworking and finishing
- Quoting and basic costing
- Dealing with homeowners and suppliers
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, and cover for materials in transit or storage
- Check whether you need planning, lease or business rates arrangements for a workshop, or permission to work from a home garage
- Dust and noise from cutting, so check HSE guidance and your neighbours' tolerance
- Ordering the wrong size or finish is costly, so agree deposits and written specifications
- A van is usually needed to carry full-length worktops, so factor in vehicle costs
Deep research report · UK
Everything you need to start: worktop supply and fit service
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 worktop fitting business?
Startup costs are typically around £5,000 to £20,000, depending on your workshop space, tools and vehicle. These are estimates, so factor in a van for full-length worktops and insurance before you commit.
How much can a worktop fitter earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around £3,000 to £12,000, depending on how many jobs you take on and the materials you supply. Estimates assume at least around 30 hours a week.
What should I check before running a worktop workshop?
Check you have public liability insurance and cover for materials in transit or storage. Also check workshop arrangements such as planning, lease or business rates, and HSE guidance on dust and noise from cutting.
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