Oven & BBQ Cleaning Service
Deep-clean domestic ovens, hobs and barbecues with a dip tank and non-caustic products.
Nobody enjoys cleaning an oven, and a professional finish takes specialist kit most households don't own. Typical offers: fixed prices by appliance size (single, double, range) with add-ons for hobs, extractors, microwaves and barbecues. Work is booked in half-day blocks, so route density in one postcode keeps travel costs low. BBQ cleans add a strong spring and early-summer seasonal peak. Gross margin figures are planning estimates of revenue minus direct costs (materials, travel and per-job expenses); they exclude the owner's own labour time.
- Starting capital: 800–1500 GBP
- Total starting capital: 1150 GBP
- Setup: 1-2 weeks
- Gross margin: 65-78%
- Business model: Per-appliance fixed-price deep cleans with add-ons for hobs, extractors and BBQs
- Category: Cleaning Services
Steps
- Register and insure: Week 1. Register as a sole trader and arrange public liability insurance.
- Buy kit and set prices: Week 1. Buy the dip tank and chemicals; set a simple price list by appliance size.
- Win first jobs: Weeks 2-3. Leaflet two or three postcodes, join local Facebook groups and open a Google Business Profile.
- Build repeat routes: Month 2. Cluster bookings by area and add BBQ cleans as spring approaches.
Risks
- Dirty, physical work: Greasy kneeling work all day, every day.
- Local competition: Franchises and solo operators in most towns.
- Solo capacity ceiling: Earnings cap at one operator's diary unless you hire.
Costs
- Dip tank & equipment — Heated dip tank, scrapers, brushes, non-caustic chemicals and PPE — 600 GBP
- Insurance — Public liability at entry level — 200 GBP
- Transport — Fuel float or contribution towards a small van — 150 GBP
- Marketing — Leaflets, local Facebook groups and Google Business Profile — 200 GBP