Wallpaper hanger for local homes

Homeowners, landlords, interior designers and decorators who need a specialist for tricky papers.

Usually a price per roll or per room, or a day rate, for labour. Some hangers also buy the paper for clients, but many just charge for labour.

• Neat, precise handiwork
• Measuring and pattern matching
• Patience with uneven walls
• Friendly, reliable customer service

• Public liability insurance, and check whether your cover includes work in customers' homes
• Customers may blame you for damaged or wrongly ordered paper, so agree who orders it and add a few spare rolls
• Old walls may hide damp or crumbling plaster, so point it out before you start
• Older homes may have lead paint or asbestos-containing materials, so check before sanding or stripping and stop if unsure
• Register as a sole trader with HMRC and keep records of income

Startup costs are typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on your tools, ladders, transport and insurance. These are estimates, and you charge for labour, so you don't need to buy paper in advance.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £3,500, depending on how many days you work, the size of the rooms and the type of paper. Treat these as estimates and build in quieter weeks.

Check your public liability insurance covers work in customers' homes. Older homes may have lead paint or asbestos-containing materials, so check before sanding or stripping and stop if unsure. Agree who orders the paper and register as a sole trader with HMRC.