Home service business ideas you can run out and about
91 ideas
These 91 home service ideas all take you to the customer, whether that means a house, a shop or an office. They suit practical people who like variety, can manage their own diary and are happy to spend the day driving between jobs.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lawn mowing round
Mow and edge lawns for local homeowners on a regular weekly or fortnightly round.
- £500-3k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Lawn treatment and restoration
Go beyond mowing: scarify, aerate, feed and reseed tired lawns for better results.
- £1.5k-6k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Mobile emergency locksmith
Get locked-out homeowners and businesses back inside, and fit new locks, from your own van.
- £1.5k-6k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Mobile knife and tool sharpening
Visit restaurants, salons and trade customers to sharpen knives, scissors and tools on the spot.
- £500-3k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Fountain and water feature maintenance service
Keep fountains and ponds clean and running for homes, offices and shops on a regular visit schedule.
- £500-3k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Garden design and project manager
Design gardens, then oversee local builders and planters to deliver the finished project for clients.
- £1.5k-7k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Mobile burglar alarm supplier and fitter
Sell and fit intruder alarms at homes and small businesses, working from a van with no shop to pay for.
- £2k-8k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Smart home installer
Fit and set up smart lighting, heating controls and cameras in homes near you.
- £500-3k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Garden lighting design and installation
Design and fit outdoor lighting for gardens, patios and building exteriors, from first visit to switch-on.
- £2k-9k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Awning supply and fitting service
Sell and fit patio and shop awnings for homes and small businesses in your area.
- £1.5k-6k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Grounds care for landlords and businesses
Win regular contracts to keep communal gardens, offices and rental portfolios neat with a small team.
- £4k-15k
- Full-time
- Out and about
Locksmith for landlords and letting agents
Offer planned lock changes and callouts for rental properties, fitted in around another job.
- £800-3k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Smart home design and install company
Design and install whole-home smart lighting, heating and security for owners and renovators.
- £4k-20k
- Full-time
- Out and about
About these ideas
Some are skilled trades, such as a mobile emergency locksmith or a mobile washing machine and dryer repair service. Others lean on style and presentation, like home staging styling consultant work. Before you choose, think about the skills or qualifications customers will expect, how far you are willing to travel, and what a van, tools and stock will cost to get started. Also consider insurance, and whether you want to serve homeowners, landlords or businesses. Start by narrowing the list to ideas that match what you can already do well.
More ideas
- Awning repairs and replacement covers
- Local tool hire with delivery
- Bird proofing for homes
- Mobile fridge and freezer repair
- Skylight and rooflight installer
- Independent asbestos surveyor and sampler
- Subcontract asbestos surveyor
- Local home pest control
- Subcontract uPVC window fitter
- Local uPVC window and door installer
- Carpet fitter for flooring shops
- Carpet supply and fit service
- Worktop supply and fit service
- Mobile washing machine and dryer repair
- Independent home survey practice
- Freelance associate home surveyor
- Damp and basement waterproofing
- Mobile chimney sweep
- Office and shop plant care rounds
- Patio cover and garden room fitter
- Neighbourhood home help service
- Mobile commercial microwave repair
- Garden maintenance round
- Freelance home cinema installer
- Home cinema design and install business
- Gutter clearing for local homes
- Mobile appliance repair engineer
- Solo rendering and repair specialist
- Mobile water damage drying service
- Smoke and soot cleaning specialist
- Fire and smoke damage restoration team
- Gutter cleaning and minor repairs
- Conservatory fitting subcontractor
- Conservatory and sunroom design-and-build firm
- Skylight leak repair and reseal
- Pest control contracts for businesses
- Mobile curtain and blind consultant
- Mobile sewing machine repairer
- Gutter cleaning for shops and flats
- Rendering crew for whole-house jobs
- Garden irrigation installer
- Mobile radiator supply and replacement
- Landlord property maintenance handyman
- Property maintenance contractor with a small team
- Home decluttering and organising
- Local snow and ice clearing for homes
- Car park gritting and snow clearing contracts
- Solo house cladding installer
- Cladding contractor with a small crew
- Vastu consultant with home and site visits
- Local trade bathroom supplier with delivery
- Local handyman for home repairs
- Home staging styling consultant
- Local bark and mulch delivery
- Mobile blinds measure and fit service
- Handyman for landlords and letting agents
- Full home staging with your own furniture
- Local managed house sitting agency
- Home help for older neighbours
- Paid house and pet sitter
- Home and pet check-in visits
- Feng shui home consultant
- Feng shui for shops and offices
- Mobile gas log fire supplier and fitter
- Household helper for busy families
- Water softener servicing and salt rounds
- Bulk landscaping materials delivery
Questions
What should I check before starting a mobile home service business in the UK?
Check whether your trade needs specific qualifications, registration or accreditation, such as gas work. Also look at public liability insurance, vehicle cover, and any local licensing. Confirm the details with the relevant trade body or official guidance before taking paid work.
Do I need a van and a lot of equipment to work out and about?
Not always. Some ideas need a fully stocked van, while others need only a small toolkit or a car. List the tools, parts and storage each idea needs, then compare them with your budget and how you plan to travel between jobs.
How do I find customers for a mobile home service?
Many people start with local search listings, neighbourhood groups, word of mouth and partnerships with landlords, letting agents or local businesses. Check which routes suit your chosen service, and keep clear pricing, reviews and response times ready so customers can trust you quickly.