Mobile glass repair and replacement business

Homeowners, landlords, property managers and small businesses with broken or fogged glass.

Charge per job based on glass size, type and labor, plus a call-out or measuring fee. Emergency board-ups and same-day repairs can be priced higher.

• Accurate measuring
• Safe handling of glass
• Basic carpentry or window know-how
• Customer service and quoting

• Check whether your state or city requires a contractor or glazier license, and the job value limits that apply
• General liability insurance and commercial vehicle insurance, plus workers' compensation if you hire
• Injury risk from heavy and sharp glass, so use proper lifting and cut-resistant gear
• Safety glass (tempered or laminated) is required in some locations such as doors and near tubs, so check local building codes

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your van, tools and setup. These are estimates. You can buy cut-to-size glass from a local supplier rather than running a full workshop.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,500 to $12,000, depending on how many jobs you take and the hours you work. Hours start from about 15 a week, and these figures are estimates, not guaranteed income.

Check whether your state or city requires a contractor or glazier license, and any job value limits. Also check general liability and commercial vehicle insurance, and local building codes on safety glass in places such as doors and near tubs.