Mobile foot spa treatments

Bring relaxing foot soaks, scrubs and oils to clients' homes, parties and care settings.

Startup cost£300 to £1.5k

Monthly revenue£300 to £1.8k

Time needed6+ h/week

First incomeWeeks

£300-1.5k
Side hustle
Out and about

Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.

What it is

A mobile service where you set up a portable foot bath and give a relaxing soak with warm water, salts, scrubs and oils, finished with a short foot massage.

Your first three steps

Take a recognised foot care or massage course and practise on friends and family
Buy a portable foot bath, towels, scrubs and oils, and set a price list after checking local rivals
Offer introductory sessions to a few care homes, salons and party hosts and ask for reviews

Who pays

Individuals booking a pamper session at home, groups at parties and hen dos, care homes and workplaces running wellbeing days.

How it makes money

A fixed price per treatment, with higher prices for group bookings, parties and add-ons such as extra massage or nail care.

Skills that help

Calm, friendly manner with clients
Basic foot care and massage techniques
Good hygiene habits
Organising bookings and travel

Watch out for

Public liability insurance and treatment insurance, check the insurer covers foot treatments
Hygiene: clean and disinfect equipment between every client and use fresh towels and liners
Check whether your local council requires registration or a licence for special treatments or mobile beauty services
Be clear you are not providing medical treatment, and avoid treating clients with open wounds, infections or certain conditions such as diabetes without advice
Check for allergies to oils and scrubs before each treatment

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start a mobile foot spa business?

Startup costs are typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on your portable foot bath, towels, salts, scrubs and oils, and insurance. Check that your insurer covers foot treatments before you take bookings.

How much can a mobile foot spa earn?

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £1,800, depending on how many bookings you take, the travel involved and whether you serve individuals, parties, care homes or workplace wellbeing days.

What rules should I check before offering foot spa treatments?

Check whether your local council requires registration or a licence for special treatments or mobile beauty services. Be clear you are not providing medical treatment, and take advice before treating clients with open wounds, infections or conditions such as diabetes.