Blog>Trade>Growing your trade business>How much do garage door installers earn?
Last updated: 6 January 2025
How much do garage door installers earn?
As a garage door installer, you'll always be in demand, using your skills to install, repair, and service garage doors. But is this a lucrative business to be in? In this post, we answer the question: "How much do garage door installers earn?" Let's get started.
Garage doors are no longer just for practical use - they're now an incremental part of a property's design and aesthetic appeal.
With various different types of garage doors - 'up and over', sectional, roller, side-hinged, and more - the work of a garage door installer is more varied than it's ever been.
But how much do garage door installers earn? In this post, we take a look at the average salaries across the pay scales.
The costs in this article are ballpark figures to act as a guide only.
How much do garage door installers earn per year?
| Level | Per hour | Per day | Per year | Business Costs* | Approximate Take Home Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | £6.50 | £52 | £11,415 | £0 | £11,020 |
| Newly Qualified | £9.50 | £76 | £16,680 | £0 | £14,840 |
| Employed | £14.00 | £112 | £29,120 | £0 | £23,300 |
| Sole Trader | £34.50 | £276 | £50,890 | £6,360 | £33,530 |
| Business Owner (ltd company) | £45.50 | £364 | £67,115 | £11,745 | £43,710 |
| *includes estimated costs for business expenses such as vehicle, tools, insurance, fuel etc | |||||
| Last updated: May 2024 Our costs are ballpark averages - get a local tradesperson to quote now | |||||
In the UK, the average garage door installer salary ranges from around £16,680 per year for newly qualified installers, rising to the region of £29,120 per year with more experience.
A garage door technician salary will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
Experience
The complexity of the job
Location
Want to start your own garage door installation company?
If you're considering starting your own garage door installation business, you'll find our article below full of useful information to get you on your way.
How to start a garage door installation business
Garages have many uses, from a safe place to park your car to a workshop, a storage space or even a home gym. This means most people need to access their garages on a daily basis. Of course, over time garage doors can become damaged and will need to be replaced. That’s why starting a garage door
What about the earning potential of setting up on your own?
Garage door installation business revenue
The annual salary of a garage door installation specialist working as a sole trader is around £50,890 per year, before taxes and expenses
This rises to an impressive £67,115 per year if you own a garage door installation business trading as a limited company
Garage door installation business profit
Of course, when you run your own business (as opposed to being an employee), you are responsible for the business costs and expenses too.
These must be taken off of your revenue to arrive at your profit figure.
We've estimated your business costs and expenses as the owner of a garage door installation business in the table below, giving you a clearer idea of your potential take-home pay.
| Level | Per hour | Per day | Per year | Business Costs* | Approximate Take Home Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | £6.50 | £52 | £11,415 | £0 | £11,020 |
| Newly Qualified | £9.50 | £76 | £16,680 | £0 | £14,840 |
| Employed | £14.00 | £112 | £29,120 | £0 | £23,300 |
| Sole Trader | £34.50 | £276 | £50,890 | £6,360 | £33,530 |
| Business Owner (ltd company) | £45.50 | £364 | £67,115 | £11,745 | £43,710 |
| *includes estimated costs for business expenses such as vehicle, tools, insurance, fuel etc | |||||
| Last updated: May 2024 Our costs are ballpark averages - get a local tradesperson to quote now | |||||
What's the average salary for a garage door installer as an apprentice?
If you're looking to expand your team and take on new recruits, you'll be keen to know the average salary for an apprentice garage door installer.
The average salary for an apprentice garage door installer is around £11,415 per year before tax
This works out as an hourly rate of around £6.50 per hour, or a day rate of £52 per day
Grow your business with the #1 trade directory
What's the average garage door installer hourly rate?
To expand your team with more experienced installers, you can expect to pay:
Newly qualified - £9.50 per hour
Employed - £14.00 per hour
Sole trader - £34.50 per hour
The individual's level of experience and your location will impact these figures.
What does a garage door installer earn in a day?
Want to know the average day rates for garage door installers across the pay scale? We've got you covered:
Newly qualified - £76per day
Employed - £112 per day
Sole trader - £276 per day
Business owner (Ltd company) - £364 per day
Become your own boss with your new garage door installation business
Get your garage door installation business started in no time with the help of our 'Become the Boss' series.
Add your email to the form below and you'll receive:
8 emails with actionable tips on starting your business
Advice from fellow tradespeople who were once in your position
A FREE business strategy call
And at the end of it, you could be the founder of your new garage door installation business.
Sign up to get trade business insider secrets sent straight to your pocket:
Don't forget the importance of marketing to help ensure your business's success.
How to make your garage door installation business thrive and grow
Despite fairly low barriers to entry in this business, if it were easy, everyone would be doing it.
Starting your own business is a commitment and does come with a level of uncertainty:
Will you be able to generate enough work?
Will you be able to compete against other installation businesses?
Will you be able to afford the start-up and ongoing costs?
Our membership can help to drive the success of your new business
Get more leads with a Checkatrade membership
Our website received over 22 million searches last year*
It's no surprise that with our reputation, people come to Checkatrade to find trusted tradespeople.
Stand out from the competition
As a Checkatrade member, you'll instantly elevate your business through the association of our trusted tick.
Knowing that your business has been checked and approved by the Checkatrade team gives customers reassurance, helping you to win more business against the competition.
Save money on business essentials
A Checkatrade membership gives you an all-important business listing on our leading trade directory.
But, it also gives you access to exclusive discounts and savings on business essentials including fuel, workwear, insurance, tools, van leasing, and equipment.
And, our fixed membership options means you choose a plan that suits your business needs, putting you in control of the cost and the number of leads you receive over a 12 month period.
Access exclusive discounts on business essentials
Checkatrade members save up to £470 per year on fuel, insurance, tools, equipment, workwear, and more
*checkatrade.com internal search data 2024
