Online plan printing with local delivery

Small builders, sole-trader architects and technicians, self-builders and planning consultants who want quick prints without visiting a shop.

A price per sheet by size and finish, plus a delivery charge or a minimum order. Regular clients can be offered monthly invoicing or a project price.

• Handling digital files and checking drawing scales
• Organised order and delivery management
• Clear communication with busy trade customers

• Check your lease, mortgage terms or council rules before running a business from home
• Public liability and equipment insurance, and ask your home insurer how business use affects your policy
• Large printers are heavy and need space, ventilation and a stable power supply
• Deadlines matter on tender and planning jobs, so have a back-up plan if the printer fails
• Handle client files carefully and delete them when agreed, and check your data protection duties

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £7,000, depending on the printer and equipment you choose. These are estimates, so get quotes for a large-format printer and supplies before you commit to buying.

Monthly revenue is typically around £400 to £2,500, depending on how many builders, architects and self-builders you serve and how often they order. These are estimates rather than guaranteed figures, and your costs come out of that.

Check your lease, mortgage terms or council rules before running a business from home. Also check public liability and equipment insurance, ask your home insurer how business use affects your policy, and make sure you have space, ventilation and stable power for a large printer.