Floor refresh service for landlords and agents
Offer quick sand-and-reseal visits between tenancies for landlords and letting agents.
- £3.5k-12k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
What it is
A focused version of floor sanding aimed at rental properties and small offices. You refresh worn floors quickly between tenants, using a standard range of finishes so jobs are fast and predictable.
Your first three steps
- Make a simple price list for common room sizes and finishes, using fast-drying products
- Introduce yourself to local letting agents and property managers with photos of your work
- Offer a trial floor at a fair price and ask for a regular contact for future jobs
Who pays
Landlords, letting agents, property managers and small office owners.
How it makes money
Fixed prices per room or per square metre, with repeat work from agents who manage several properties.
Skills that help
- Efficient, tidy working
- Reliable timekeeping for tight turnarounds
- Building relationships with agents
- Machine sanding and finishing
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, which agents often ask to see
- Agents may pay slowly, so agree payment terms in writing
- Tight deadlines between tenancies leave little room for drying times, so plan finishes carefully
- Check rules on dust control and safe disposal of waste
- Relying on a few agents is risky if they change suppliers
Deep research report · UK
Everything you need to start: floor refresh service 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 sanding service?
Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £3,500 to £12,000, depending on the sanding machines, finishes and transport you buy. Using a standard range of finishes helps keep jobs fast and predictable between tenancies.
What should I check before working for letting agents?
Check public liability insurance, which agents often ask to see, and agree payment terms in writing as agents may pay slowly. Also check rules on dust control and safe disposal of waste, and plan drying times carefully.
How much can a landlord floor refresh service earn?
Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around £2,000 to £8,000, depending on how much work agents and landlords give you. Hours are typically from around 20 a week. Relying on a few agents is risky if they change suppliers.
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