Home Services Business Ideas You Can Start in the UK

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Home services businesses earn money by doing practical jobs for households, landlords and small firms. This page has 133 ideas, ranging from hands-on trades such as a solo kitchen fitter or a local uPVC window and door installer, to lighter, round-based work such as a garden maintenance round or a household helper for busy families.

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Upholsterer re-covering an armchair in a repair workshop.

Mobile furniture repair and touch-up

Fix scratches, loose joints and damaged finishes on furniture at customers' homes and businesses.

  • £500-3k
  • Side hustle
  • Out and about
1,955 UK companies in this field, 35% registered in the last 2 years
Technician repairing a toaster on a workbench with small tools.

Home workshop appliance repairer

Fix kettles, toasters, vacuums and food mixers on your bench at home for people who would rather repair than replace.

  • £300-1.5k
  • Side hustle
  • From home
2,228 UK companies in this field, 32% registered in the last 2 years
Technician repairing a toaster on a workbench with small tools.

Small appliance repair shop

Open a small high-street repair counter for walk-in customers with kettles, vacuums, mixers and other household gadgets.

  • £4k-15k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
2,228 UK companies in this field, 32% registered in the last 2 years
Worker fitting a new skylight window into a sloped roof.

Skylight and rooflight installer

Fit and replace skylights and rooflights in homes, extensions and loft conversions for local owners and builders.

  • £2k-8k
  • Part-time
  • Out and about
17,463 UK companies in this field, 36% registered in the last 2 years
A tradesperson fitting kitchen wall units and worktops in a home renovation.

Solo kitchen fitter

Fit new kitchens in homes, working directly for homeowners or fitting for local kitchen showrooms.

  • £1.5k-6k
  • Part-time
  • Out and about
22,443 UK companies in this field, 24% registered in the last 2 years
A tradesperson fitting kitchen wall units and worktops in a home renovation.

Kitchen design and fit company

Offer a full kitchen service from design to fitting, using trusted tradespeople for plumbing and electrics.

  • £5k-25k
  • Full-time
  • Out and about
22,443 UK companies in this field, 24% registered in the last 2 years
Man having leather shoes polished with cloth at a shoe shine stand.

Pop-up shoe shine stand

Set up a shoe shine stand at events, offices and weddings, and give shoes a smart finish while people wait.

  • £150-800
  • Side hustle
  • Out and about
374 UK companies in this field, 28% registered in the last 2 years
A pest control technician in protective gear treating a home interior with a sprayer.

Local home pest control

Treat wasps, ants, mice and other pests in local homes, paid per call-out.

  • £1k-4k
  • Side hustle
  • Out and about
1,450 UK companies in this field, 33% registered in the last 2 years
Technician mounting a security camera on an exterior house wall.

Home cameras, alarms and smart lock fitter

Fit video doorbells, cameras, wireless alarms and better locks for homeowners in your area.

  • £500-2.5k
  • Side hustle
  • Out and about
10,030 UK companies in this field, 26% registered in the last 2 years
Technician mounting a security camera on an exterior house wall.

Alarm and CCTV installer for homes and small firms

Design, fit and maintain wired alarms and CCTV for homes, shops and offices, with servicing contracts.

  • £5k-15k
  • Full-time
  • Out and about
10,030 UK companies in this field, 26% registered in the last 2 years
Workers loading rubble and rubbish into a skip at a cleared building site.

Man and van rubbish clearance

Clear unwanted items and household rubbish from homes and gardens using a hired or owned van.

  • £500-6k
  • Side hustle
  • Out and about
6,717 UK companies in this field, 35% registered in the last 2 years
Workers loading rubble and rubbish into a skip at a cleared building site.

Building site rubble and waste clearance

Clear rubble, plasterboard and offcuts for builders and renovation projects on a regular basis.

  • £3k-15k
  • Part-time
  • Out and about
6,717 UK companies in this field, 35% registered in the last 2 years
Gardener pruning a border in a well-kept residential garden.

Regular garden maintenance round

Mow, weed and tidy gardens for local homeowners and landlords on a weekly or fortnightly visit.

  • £800-4k
  • Side hustle
  • Out and about
23,217 UK companies in this field, 29% registered in the last 2 years
Gardener pruning a border in a well-kept residential garden.

Weekend garden tidy-ups and clear-outs

Take on one-off jobs like overgrown clear-ups, hedge cutting and borders around your day job.

  • £300-1.5k
  • Side hustle
  • Out and about
23,217 UK companies in this field, 29% registered in the last 2 years
Watchmaker repairing a wristwatch under a loupe with small tools.

Home-based watch repairer

Fix battery, strap and servicing jobs at a home workbench, taking work by post, online and from local jewellers.

  • £500-3.5k
  • Side hustle
  • From home
1,144 UK companies in this field, 32% registered in the last 2 years
Glass conservatory attached to a house with garden furniture outside.

Patio cover and garden room fitter

Fit patio covers, glass rooms and conservatories for homeowners, buying kits from a manufacturer or supplier.

  • £2k-8k
  • Part-time
  • Out and about
37,269 UK companies in this field, 29% registered in the last 2 years
Glass conservatory attached to a house with garden furniture outside.

Local patio enclosure supply-and-fit firm

Run a small unit with a display area, selling and fitting patio covers, conservatories and garden enclosures.

  • £15k-50k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
37,269 UK companies in this field, 29% registered in the last 2 years
Mechanic servicing a petrol lawn mower on a workbench in a repair shop.

Mobile lawn mower servicing and repair

Service and repair mowers and garden tools at customers' homes from a van or car.

  • £1.5k-6k
  • Side hustle
  • Out and about
2,228 UK companies in this field, 32% registered in the last 2 years
Mechanic servicing a petrol lawn mower on a workbench in a repair shop.

Home workshop mower repair

Repair and service mowers and garden tools in a garage or shed workshop, with drop-off and collection.

  • £800-3.5k
  • Side hustle
  • From home
2,228 UK companies in this field, 32% registered in the last 2 years
Large rolls of carpet stacked on pallets inside a wholesale warehouse.

Home-based carpet trade supplier (no stock)

Supply carpet and underlay to local fitters and shops, ordering from mills and distributors only when they place an order.

  • £1k-5k
  • Part-time
  • From home
4,661 UK companies in this field, 32% registered in the last 2 years
Large rolls of carpet stacked on pallets inside a wholesale warehouse.

Small carpet warehouse with trade counter

Hold popular carpet rolls and underlay in a small unit and supply local fitters and flooring shops quickly.

  • £30k-70k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
4,661 UK companies in this field, 32% registered in the last 2 years
Cobbler fixing a shoe sole at a small workshop counter.

Shoe repair shop

Resole, reheel and restore shoes and bags from a small high street unit, with key cutting as an extra.

  • £8k-30k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
374 UK companies in this field, 28% registered in the last 2 years
Cobbler fixing a shoe sole at a small workshop counter.

Home shoe repair workshop

Repair shoes and bags from a spare room or garage, taking jobs by post, local drop-off or collection.

  • £1.5k-6k
  • Side hustle
  • From home
374 UK companies in this field, 28% registered in the last 2 years
Worker mowing and edging a neatly maintained green lawn in a garden.

Lawn mowing round

Mow and edge lawns for local homeowners on a regular weekly or fortnightly round.

  • £500-3k
  • Side hustle
  • Out and about
23,217 UK companies in this field, 29% registered in the last 2 years

About these ideas

They tend to suit people who are reliable, comfortable visiting customers and happy to build trade through word of mouth and repeat bookings. Before choosing one, think about your existing skills, whether you need qualifications or registration, the tools and van space required, and how far you are willing to travel. Check insurance, local rules and any competent-person schemes that apply to the work, especially for gas, electrical or building tasks. Start by comparing the ideas that match what you can already do.

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Questions

Do I need qualifications to start a home services business in the UK?

It depends on the work. Some jobs, such as garden maintenance or household help, may need few formal qualifications, while gas, electrical or certain installation work may require specific training or registration. Check the rules for your chosen service before taking customers.

What insurance should I look into for a home services business?

Public liability insurance is commonly considered when working in customers' homes, and you may also want to check employer's liability if you hire staff, plus cover for tools and vehicles. Ask an insurer what suits your particular service and any client or scheme requirements.

How do I find my first customers for home services?

Many people start with neighbours, local social media groups, leaflets and recommendations, then add reviews and repeat bookings. Landlords, letting agents and small businesses can offer regular work. Check whether any platforms or trade bodies you use have their own requirements or fees.