Thinking about starting your own UPVC spraying business?
You’re making a smart move. The home improvement industry is booming, and UPVC spraying is a fantastic niche with growing demand. In this blog, we’ll explore why UPVC spraying is a great business venture and provide a step-by-step guide to help you get started.
Why UPVC Spraying is a good business venture
1. The demand is high: Homeowners are increasingly opting for cost-effective renovations over replacements. UPVC spraying offers a budget-friendly way to refresh windows, doors, and other fixtures.
2. It’s an easy sell: Modern finishes and colours can significantly enhance the look of a property. Making this service highly desirable to customers (and their neighbours!).
3. Low start-up costs: Compared to other home improvement services, the startup costs for UPVC spraying are relatively low. Prices typically range from around £1,500 to £2,000.
4. Quick turnaround: Jobs can often be completed in a day or two, allowing you to take on multiple projects and maximise your earnings.
5. High profit margins: With the right pricing strategy, UPVC spraying can yield substantial profits.
Starting a UPVC Spraying Business
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Research and Planning
Every successful business starts with a solid plan:
– Search Google: Understand your local market. Who are your competitors? What services do they offer? How can you differentiate yourself?
– Budget plan: Outline your budget for getting started and decide how much time you have to put into growing the business.
Step 2: Get the necessary training
Professional training is essential to ensure quality results for your customers:
– Find a training course: Look for reputable courses that offer hands-on training in UPVC spraying. These courses often cover surface preparation, painting techniques, equipment handling, and safety protocols. For in-person UPVC spraying courses in Wiltshire and Manchester click here. Or if you need more flexible remote training, check out this online UPVC spraying course.
– Certifications: Obtaining certification can enhance your credibility and attract more clients.
– Funding options: See if you are eligible for full funding towards your spraying course, read more on funding here.
Step 3: Purchase equipment and materials
Investing in high-quality equipment is crucial for delivering professional results:
– Sprayer: Using a HVLP spray gun creates a brilliant finish. Adding a PPS liner set to your HVLP spray gun means you can spray at any angle. Here’s a link to a full UPVC spraying kit to give you an idea on what you’ll need to get started.
– UPVC Cleaner: Essential for prepping the surfaces.
– Sandpaper in 400 grit.
– Mirka Mirlon Red Scotch.
– Masking Tape and Masking Paper: To protect areas that shouldn’t be sprayed.
– UPVC Specific Paint: Designed for durability and a smooth finish.
– Safety gear: PPE to protect yourself.
– Spin table: For spraying your windows on.
Step 5: Legal and Administrative Setup
Get your business off the ground legally and efficiently:
– Choose a good accountant: Arrange meetings with local accountancy firms. You want someone who is going to get to know your business and advise you in the best way possible. They should be able to register the business for you.
– Insurance: Invest in business insurance to protect yourself from potential liabilities. Ensure that your insurance provider covers spraying. If you’re unsure, Bluestone Insurance cover spraying activities.
Step 6: Marketing and Networking
Spread the word about your new business:
– Create a website: Showcase your services, before-and-after photos, and customer testimonials. Having this can attract potential clients. You can set this up yourself using drag and drop builders such as GoDaddy. If you’re not confident in this, you can hire a freelancer to do it for you on Fiverr.
– Social media: Use platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok to promote your business and connect with customers. Video yourself while working and afterwards use free editing software such as CapCut accordingly to edit your videos.
– Local advertising: Flyers, business cards, and local ads can help you reach homeowners in your area. You can get your designs done through a freelancer on Fiverr and post these to homeowners yourself. Or there are local print companies who can handle the whole process for you, including delivering the actual leaflets.
– Networking: For instance join local business groups such as BNI to meet potential clients and partners
Step 7: Start taking on projects
With everything in place, it’s time to start working:
– Practice makes perfect: Offer to spray your friends and relatives UPVC windows and doors for free to get some content for social media and to get started.
– Offer introductory discounts: Attract your first clients with special offers or discounts.
– Focus on quality: Deliver high-quality work to build a solid reputation and generate word-of-mouth referrals.
– Ask for reviews: Encourage satisfied customers to leave reviews on your website and social media pages.
Conclusion
Starting a UPVC spraying business is a smart move with the potential for significant financial rewards. By following these steps i.e. researching the market, getting trained, investing in quality equipment, and marketing your services – you can set yourself up for success in this growing industry.
Ready to get started?
We are a UPVC spray training provider and we can help you to hit the ground running and make serious money from UPVC spraying. Equip yourself with the right knowledge and tools, and you’ll be well on your way to building a profitable UPVC spraying business. If you’re excited to start on your UPVC spraying journey, check out our booking calendar to get booked in for your spraying course. We have two locations in Wiltshire and Manchester.
We are a CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) approved training provider and all of our spraying courses are approved by the CITB. If you have employees or subcontractors on payroll, then we can also help you to get your training with us fully funded. Find out more on CITB funding here.
If you have any questions or need more tips, drop a comment below. Good luck, and happy spraying!