Mobile window treatment consultant and installer
Visit homes to measure, sell and fit custom curtains and blinds made by trade suppliers or a local workroom.
- $800-4k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.
Official data
1,059 US businesses with employees in this field, -7.6% in a year
NAICS 314120 “Curtain and linen mills”. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023.
What it is
You act as the face of the business: visit clients, advise on styles, measure windows, order made-to-measure curtains and blinds from a workroom or trade supplier, then return to install them. You do little or no sewing yourself.
Your first three steps
- Open trade accounts with two or three blind and drapery suppliers and request their sample books and wholesale pricing
- Put together a sample kit and a simple quote template, and practice measuring windows for friends or family
- Contact local landlords, property managers and realtors offering a free measure and quote for vacant units
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords and property managers, home stagers and builders who want a single contact for measuring, ordering and fitting.
How it makes money
A markup on products you order, plus fees for measuring and installation. Larger jobs like whole-house or multi-unit rentals bring repeat work.
Skills that help
- Accurate measuring
- Sales and design advice
- Basic tool use for installing rods and brackets
- Organizing orders and deadlines
Watch out for
- Check whether your state or city requires a general business license or contractor registration for installation work
- General liability insurance is wise since you work inside clients' homes
- Custom orders are usually non-returnable, so use written quotes and take deposits
- Check your state's sales tax rules on products and installation labor
- Ladder work carries injury risk, so use proper equipment and safe practices
Deep research report · US
Everything you need to start: mobile window treatment consultant and installer
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 window treatment consulting and installing business?
Startup costs are typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on tools, sample books, a ladder, insurance and how you travel to clients. These are estimates, so list your essentials before you spend.
How much can a window treatment installer earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many consultations turn into orders, the products you sell and your hours. Custom orders are usually non-returnable, so use written quotes and take deposits.
What rules should I check before installing curtains and blinds?
Check whether your state or city requires a general business license or contractor registration for installation work. Also check state sales tax rules on products and installation labor, and consider general liability insurance since you work inside clients' homes.
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