Lawn treatment and restoration

Homeowners who want a better lawn, plus landlords, small businesses and property managers with grounds to look after.

Priced per job by lawn size, or as an annual plan of several treatments. Customers on a plan often add regular mowing too.

• Knowledge of grass types and lawn problems
• Using scarifiers and aerators
• Explaining work clearly to customers

• Public liability insurance
• Weed killers and some lawn treatments may need certain qualifications for professional use, check the current rules before you apply any
• Results depend on weather and season, so set expectations with customers
• Equipment can be costly and heavy, consider hiring at first
• Disposal of thatch and green waste: check what you need for carrying and disposing of it

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on which equipment you buy. Scarifiers and aerators can be costly and heavy, so you may want to consider hiring them at first.

Monthly revenue is typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on the season, the weather and whether you do one-off restorations or yearly treatment plans. Results depend on weather, so set expectations with customers.

Weed killers and some lawn treatments may need certain qualifications for professional use, so check the current rules before applying any. Also check public liability insurance and what you need for carrying and disposing of thatch and green waste.