Water butt and garden tank fitting

Keen gardeners, homeowners wanting lower water bills, allotment groups, schools and small landlords.

A margin on the tank and fittings plus a fixed fitting charge per job. Extras such as pumps, stands and gutter tweaks add to each job.

• Basic DIY and plumbing fittings
• Measuring and quoting
• Friendly customer service

• Public liability insurance
• Keep rainwater pipework fully separate from drinking water, and check the Water Regulations with your water company
• Check whether your van and tools are covered by your insurance
• Heavy lifting, so plan how you move full-size tanks safely

Startup costs are typically around £600 to £3,000, depending on the tools, stock and equipment you need. These are estimates, so check what your van, tools and insurance arrangements will require.

Monthly revenue is typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on how many jobs you take and what you supply. These are estimates of revenue, not profit. You could start with around 10 hours a week.

Check public liability insurance, whether your van and tools are covered, and that rainwater pipework stays fully separate from drinking water under the Water Regulations, confirmed with your water company. Plan how to lift full-size tanks safely.