Mobile curtain and blinds consultant
Visit homes with sample books, measure windows and sell curtains and blinds, with no storefront needed.
- $1k-5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.
Official data
2,209 US businesses with employees in this field, +1.8% in a year
NAICS 442291 “Window treatment stores”. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023.
What it is
An in-home service where you bring fabric and blind samples, measure windows, take orders and arrange installation. Products are made by a supplier or a sewing partner.
Your first three steps
- Apply for trade accounts with a few blind and fabric wholesalers and ask for sample sets
- Get a measuring kit, drill and tools, and set up simple quote templates
- Offer free consultations to neighbors, real estate agents and home stagers in your zip code
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, property managers and interior designers who want help choosing and fitting window treatments.
How it makes money
Markup on products from your suppliers, plus fees for measuring and installation. Larger multi-room jobs bring the most income.
Skills that help
- Eye for color and style
- Measuring and basic installation
- Selling and following up quotes
Watch out for
- General liability insurance, and check whether your supplier's terms limit how you resell
- Check city or county rules on business licenses, and your state's sales tax registration and resale certificate
- Some states require a contractor license for certain installation work, check your state licensing board
- Working at height on ladders, so plan for safe installation
- Wrong measurements are usually your cost, so confirm sizes in writing
Deep research report · US
Everything you need to start: mobile curtain and blinds consultant
Researched with live web search for United States: 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 mobile curtain and blinds business?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your sample books, tools and vehicle needs. Monthly revenue is estimated at about $1,000 to $6,000, depending on how many orders and installations you win.
Do I need a license to measure and install curtains and blinds?
Check city or county rules on business licenses, plus your state's sales tax registration and resale certificate. Some states require a contractor license for certain installation work, so check your state licensing board. Also check general liability insurance and supplier terms.
What skills do I need to sell curtains and blinds in people's homes?
You'll want an eye for color and style, measuring and basic installation skills, and the ability to sell and follow up quotes. Wrong measurements are usually your cost, so confirm sizes in writing. Plan for safe ladder work.
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