Floor refinishing for landlords and agents
Refresh worn floors between tenancies and in offices for landlords, agents and property managers.
- £4k-15k
- Full-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
What it is
A small team that refinishes floors in rental properties, flats and small offices, often to tight turnaround times between tenants. It adds quick refresh coats and repairs alongside full sanding.
Your first three steps
- Make a simple price list and a before and after portfolio aimed at landlords
- Introduce yourself to local letting agents and property managers and offer a trial job
- Line up a reliable second person, employed or self-employed, and agree how you will work together
Who pays
Landlords, letting and managing agents, housing providers and small office owners.
How it makes money
Fixed quotes per property or per room, with repeat work from agents and landlords who return with more properties.
Skills that help
- Reliable and good at keeping to deadlines
- Quoting and scheduling several jobs
- Managing and checking the work of others
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance and employer's liability insurance once you hire
- Check employment status rules if you use self-employed helpers
- Dust, fumes and drying times, especially in occupied or shared buildings
- Late payment from agents, so agree terms and deposits in writing
- Work in older buildings: check with the owner about asbestos or lead paint before sanding or disturbing surfaces
Deep research report · UK
Everything you need to start: floor refinishing for landlords and agents
Researched with live web search for United Kingdom: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a floor refinishing business for landlords?
Startup costs are typically around £4,000 to £15,000, depending on your equipment, vehicle and team size. These are estimates, so check them against your own plans before you commit.
How much can a floor refinishing team earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around £3,000 to £12,000, depending on the number of contracts, job sizes and your pricing. This is revenue rather than profit, and late payment from agents can affect cash flow.
What rules and risks should I check before starting?
Check public liability insurance, and employer's liability once you hire. Check employment status rules for self-employed helpers, ask owners about asbestos or lead paint in older buildings, and agree payment terms and deposits in writing to guard against late payment.
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