Home dog grooming studio

Local dog owners looking for a friendly, one-to-one groom at a lower price than a high street salon.

A price per groom depending on breed, size and coat condition. Regular rebooking every 6 to 8 weeks builds steady income.

• Handling dogs of different temperaments
• Clipping, scissoring and bathing
• Booking and customer communication

• Public liability and care, custody and control insurance
• Permission from your landlord, mortgage lender or council, and any planning questions to check
• Noise, parking and drop-off arrangements for neighbours
• Hair and waste disposal, so check how to dispose of it properly

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £2,000 to £8,000, depending on how you convert your garage or spare room and the bath, table and dryer you buy. Costs tend to be lower than a mobile van.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around £800 to £3,500, depending on how many dogs you see each day and your pricing. The estimate assumes at least about 12 hours a week, and revenue is not profit.

Check public liability and care, custody and control insurance, and permission from your landlord, mortgage lender or council, including any planning questions. Also consider noise, parking and drop-off arrangements for neighbours, and how to dispose of hair and waste properly.