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Local Service Provision
Do the things people need but don't want to do themselves
Local, hands-on services people will happily pay someone else to handle.
Realistic earnings: £350–£1,100 per month — working 15–30 hours a week.
What you'll need
- Reliability and punctuality
- Basic problem-solving
- Customer service
- Physical ability for some services
Pick your service
Low-skill, high-demand services
- Domestic cleaning
- Garden maintenance
- Pet sitting and dog walking
- Grocery shopping and delivery
- Flat-pack furniture assembly
- Moving and lifting help
- Companionship and assistance for elderly clients
Skill-based services that pay more
- General handyman work
- Interior painting and decorating
- Home tech support and setup
- Event photography
- In-person tutoring
- Personal training
Pricing guide by service category
| What | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | Domestic, per hour, your own supplies | £14–£20per hour |
| Garden maintenance | Mowing, hedges, tidy-ups | £15–£25per hour |
| Dog walking | Per 45-minute walk, discounts for regulars | £10–£16per walk |
| Furniture assembly | Per item, flat rate | £25–£45per item |
| Handyman work | Skilled small jobs and repairs | £25–£40per hour |
Finding clients
- TaskRabbit and similar marketplaces for your first jobs
- Nextdoor and local Facebook groups
- A free Google Business listing — most competitors don't bother
- Flyers through doors in the streets you want to work
- Word of mouth, which becomes your main channel by month three
Building a reputation
- Turn up on time, every single time
- Bring your own supplies and equipment
- Ask for a review the moment the client says thank you
- Offer a referral discount to existing clients
Scaling path
- 1Master one service until you're fully booked.
- 2Add a complementary service for the same clients.
- 3Raise your prices for new clients only.
- 4Hire help for the bigger jobs you'd otherwise turn down.
Service listing template
[Service] in [area] — reliable, insured, same-week availability What I do: [two-line description of the service and what's included]. Rates: from £[X] per [hour/job]. Free quote before any work starts. I bring my own [equipment/supplies], turn up when I say I will, and leave the place tidy. [Number] happy clients in [area]. Message me for a quote — I usually reply within the hour.