Hot Tub & Outdoor Cinema Hire for Gardens
Hire out inflatable hot tubs, gazebos and outdoor cinema kits for weekends, parties and celebrations.
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Weekend hire covers birthdays, hen parties and family celebrations year-round. Two tubs turning over Friday-to-Monday generate steady weekly income. Add-ons (gazebo, lighting, cinema kit) lift each booking. Facebook local groups are the main low-cost sales channel. Gross margin figures are planning estimates of revenue minus direct costs (materials, consumables, fuel and per-job expenses); they exclude the owner's own labour, so treat them as a guide to job economics rather than take-home pay.
- Starting capital: 3000–6000 GBP
- Total starting capital: 4500 GBP
- Setup: 3-5 weeks
- Gross margin: 65-75%
- Business model: Weekend hire packages with delivery, setup and collection; add-ons like gazebos, lights and projectors.
- Category: Seasonal & Events
Risks
- Hygiene burden: Every turnaround needs a full clean and water change.
- Damage risk: Punctures and pump failures eat margin.
Costs
- Equipment — Two commercial-grade inflatable hot tubs — 2600 GBP
- Consumables — Chemicals, testing kits and filters — 400 GBP
- Compliance — Public liability and equipment insurance — 500 GBP
- Transport — Trailer or van hire arrangement for delivery rounds — 600 GBP
- Marketing — Local ads and a booking page — 400 GBP