Mobile motorhome inspector

People buying a used motorhome privately or from a dealer, plus owners who want a check before selling or before a long trip.

Fixed fee per inspection, usually priced by vehicle size and level of detail, with extra for a damp meter survey or a longer report.

• Mechanical or motorhome habitation knowledge
• Clear report writing
• Careful eye for detail
• Straight talking with buyers and sellers

• Professional indemnity insurance in case you miss a fault, and public liability insurance
• Gas system checks may need a Gas Safe registered engineer, so be clear about what you do and don't cover
• Your report is an opinion on the day, so state the limits of the inspection in writing
• Check any training or accreditation that buyers and insurers might expect you to hold
• Travel time and fuel can eat into profit, so set a sensible area and charge for distance

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on the equipment and insurance you choose and how you set up your reports. Check what insurers and buyers expect before you decide what to buy.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £400 to £2,500, depending on how many inspections you book and the area you cover. Travel time and fuel can eat into profit, so it helps to charge for distance.

Check professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Gas system checks may need a Gas Safe registered engineer, so be clear about what you do and don't cover. Also check any accreditation buyers expect, and state the limits of each inspection in writing.