Dry cleaning collection and delivery

Busy professionals, parents, offices, serviced apartments and people who find it hard to get to a shop in opening hours.

You charge customers per item or per bag, and pay the cleaner a trade rate. The difference, plus any collection fee or subscription, is your margin.

• Reliable timekeeping and route planning
• Customer service and clear communication
• Basic marketing and online booking set-up
• Careful handling and tracking of garments

• Insurance that covers customers' goods while in your care, as well as public liability and motor insurance for business use
• Check your agreement with the cleaner on who is responsible for damaged or lost items
• Check your vehicle insurance covers carrying goods for hire and reward
• Margins can be thin, so check your prices cover fuel and time
• If you work from home, check your lease or mortgage allows it

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on your booking system, garment bags, marketing and vehicle needs. Get your own quotes for insurance and supplies before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £800 to £4,000, depending on how many customers you serve and your area. Margins can be thin, so check your prices cover cleaner fees, fuel and your time.

Check insurance that covers customers' goods in your care, plus public liability and motor insurance for business use. Check your vehicle cover includes carrying goods for hire and reward, and your agreement with the cleaner on damaged or lost items.