Home services business ideas you can run from home

21 ideas

These 21 ideas suit people who are practical, enjoy fixing or making things, and want to work from their own space rather than rent a unit. Some are workshop-based, such as home workshop mower repair, home lamp repair and rewiring, or a home shoe repair workshop.

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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

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

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

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

Home workshop sharpening by drop-off or post

Sharpen knives, scissors and tools in a small home workshop for local drop-offs and postal customers.

• £200-1.2k
• Side hustle
• From home

📊1,521 UK companies in this field, 39% registered in the last 2 years

Home-based garden designer

Draw garden layouts and planting plans for homeowners from a home office, with site visits as needed.

• £500-3k
• Side hustle
• From home

📊4,754 UK companies in this field, 27% registered in the last 2 years

Garden lighting design service

Plan outdoor lighting schemes for gardens and building exteriors, then hand the install to a qualified electrician.

• £600-3k
• Side hustle
• From home

📊56,313 UK companies in this field, 24% registered in the last 2 years

Shoe shine and clean service from home

Collect scuffed shoes, restore them at home and return them gleaming, for professionals and special occasions.

• £100-600
• Side hustle
• From home

📊374 UK companies in this field, 28% registered in the last 2 years

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

Home-based small appliance repair

Fix kettles, vacuums, lamps and small appliances from a home workbench for people who would rather repair than replace.

• £500-2.5k
• Side hustle
• From home

📊2,228 UK companies in this field, 32% registered in the last 2 years

Home-based curtain and blind maker

Make made-to-measure curtains and blinds from a spare room or garage for local homeowners and landlords.

• £800-3.5k
• Side hustle
• From home

📊1,504 UK companies in this field, 24% registered in the last 2 years

Home workshop appliance repair and resale

Repair washers and dryers in your garage or workshop, taking in units and reselling reconditioned ones.

• £1k-4k
• Side hustle
• From home

📊2,228 UK companies in this field, 32% registered in the last 2 years

Home sewing machine repair bench

Service and repair sewing machines at a bench at home for local sewers, with drop-off, post or collection.

• £400-2k
• Side hustle
• From home

📊1,521 UK companies in this field, 39% registered in the last 2 years

Plant styling for workplaces, run from home

Design plant displays for small businesses, order the plants in, install them and offer a light-touch care plan.

• £300-2k
• Side hustle
• From home

📊23,217 UK companies in this field, 29% registered in the last 2 years

Park home letting agent

Find tenants and manage rentals for park home owners in your area, from a home office.

• £500-3k
• Side hustle
• From home

📊37,124 UK companies in this field, 28% registered in the last 2 years

Local home help agency run from home

Match reliable helpers with people who need support with cleaning, shopping and errands at home.

• £1.5k-7.5k
• Part-time
• From home

📊21,124 UK companies in this field, 29% registered in the last 2 years

Home bench microwave repairer

Repair microwaves at a home workbench, with customers dropping off or posting them, and build up from there.

• £300-1.5k
• Side hustle
• From home

📊2,228 UK companies in this field, 32% registered in the last 2 years

Home-based vacuum cleaner repairs

Fix and service customers' vacuums from a bench at home, with drop-off, post or collection.

• £300-1.5k
• Side hustle
• From home

📊2,228 UK companies in this field, 32% registered in the last 2 years

Home workshop appliance repairs

Repair smaller appliances and refurbish used machines from a garage or workshop, with no van or call-outs needed.

• £400-2.5k
• Side hustle
• From home

📊2,228 UK companies in this field, 32% registered in the last 2 years

Home lamp repair and rewiring

Repair and rewire table and floor lamps from a bench at home, with customers dropping off or posting items.

• £300-1.5k
• Side hustle
• From home

📊1,521 UK companies in this field, 39% registered in the last 2 years

Garden machinery hire from home

Hire out mowers, strimmers and hedge trimmers by the day or weekend from a garage, with local delivery.

• £2k-8k
• Side hustle
• From home

📊7,895 UK companies in this field, 21% registered in the last 2 years

About these ideas

Others are design-led, like a garden lighting design service, where you plan at home and visit clients as needed. Before choosing, think about space, noise, storage and how customers will get items to you: drop-off, collection or post. Check your insurance, any qualifications needed for electrical or gas-related work, and whether your tenancy or mortgage allows business use. Start with the skills you already have and the tools you can afford.

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