Vastu consultant with home and site visits

Homeowners, buyers choosing between properties, landlords, and small builders or developers who want layout advice before or during a project.

Fixed fee per visit and report, with higher fees for larger properties or new-build plan reviews. Travel can be charged separately.

• Solid knowledge of Vastu principles
• Reading plans and measuring rooms
• Respectful, tactful client communication
• Planning visits and travel

• Vastu is a traditional belief system, so avoid promising results for health, wealth or relationships; check advertising rules with the ASA and CMA
• Public liability insurance for visits, plus professional indemnity, check with a broker
• On building sites, follow site safety rules and wear the right protective gear
• Make clear you are not an architect or surveyor, and suggest clients use qualified professionals for structural, planning or building regulations questions
• Check whether your car insurance covers business use for travelling to clients

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on your equipment, training and materials, and how you plan your travel. These are estimates, so get quotes where you can.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on how many visits you do, what you charge and how far you travel. These are estimates and will vary with the hours you work.

Check public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and whether your car insurance covers business use. Follow site safety rules on building sites. Avoid promising results, check ASA and CMA rules, and make clear you are not an architect or surveyor.