How a gate and burglar bar business works

You measure, make and fit steel security products: burglar bars, security gates, small driveway gates, palisade and repairs.

The steps to a first paid job

Choose two products you can make well, for example burglar bars and single security gates.
Learn to measure and quote, including steel and paint.
Take a deposit to buy materials.
Make, fit and finish neatly. Get a photo and a review.

A good sign: a paid installation, a happy client and a referral to their neighbour.

Do it now

Tick it off when it is done. Your ticks are saved on this device.

Pick an answer to see how you did.

In a typical case, how long until the first money comes in?

Your challenge

Photograph your best five jobs.

You are done when:

You report this yourself. Nobody checks, so it only counts if you really did it.

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