Man and van delivery and removals

Households, students, online sellers, small shops, landlords and local businesses.

Hourly rate or fixed price per job, usually based on distance, load size and whether a second person helps. Regular business customers can give steady repeat work.

• Confident van driving
• Safe lifting and loading
• Reliable timekeeping and good customer service

• Standard van insurance will not cover paid work, so check you have hire and reward cover
• Goods in transit cover in case something is damaged, and public liability insurance
• If you take away rubbish, check whether you need to register as a waste carrier
• Check whether an operator licence or drivers' hours rules apply to your vehicle weight and type of work
• Heavy lifting is physically demanding, so use proper technique and consider a second person for big jobs

Startup costs are typically around £3,000 to £15,000, depending on the van you buy, insurance and equipment. These are estimates, so price up your own set-up before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,200 to £5,000, depending on how many jobs you take and how many hours you work. This is an estimate of revenue, before fuel, insurance and van running costs.

Check you have hire and reward cover, as standard van insurance will not cover paid work, plus goods in transit and public liability insurance. Also check whether you need waste carrier registration, or operator licence and drivers' hours rules.