Home bench jewellery repairer

Private customers with family pieces, plus local gift shops, antique dealers and small jewellers who send work out.

Fixed price per repair, with set prices for common jobs like resizing and clasps, plus a trade rate for shops that send regular work.

• Fine hand skills and patience
• Soldering and polishing
• Accurate quoting and record keeping

• Insurance that covers customers' items while in your care, as well as public liability
• Check with your landlord, mortgage lender or council before running a workshop with a torch at home
• Fire safety and fume extraction when soldering and using chemicals
• Secure storage and a clear receipt system for valuable items
• Check whether you need anti-money laundering or HMRC registration if you start buying or selling precious metals

Startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £4,000, depending on your tools, bench setup, safety equipment and insurance. These are estimates, so prioritise the tools for the repairs you plan to offer first.

Check with your landlord, mortgage lender or council before using a torch at home. Also check fire safety and fume extraction, insurance that covers customers' items in your care, and secure storage with a clear receipt system.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £300 to £2,000, depending on your repair volume and any trade work. If you start buying or selling precious metals, check whether anti-money laundering or HMRC registration applies.