Removals, clearances, deliveries. Below is what it actually costs, how long before money arrives,
and the part most guides leave out.
Startup capital
€6,000–€25,000
Hours / week
25–50
First income
~3 wks
Net margin
60%
Saturation
high
Realistic ceiling
€1,200–€3,500
What nobody usually tells you
Cash in week one and demand that never disappears — people always move and always clear houses. The ceiling is your back and your hours, and the tipping fees for waste are rising every year.
The route, in five steps
Get the waste carrier licence — clearances are the profitable half
Buy the van used and boring, not new
Quote by the load, never by the hour
Say yes to Sunday jobs early on
Two people double the rate, not the cost
What you'll need to buy
These are the categories every man with a van pays for in the first month.
We break down what each one actually costs at this size on the
tools page.
vaninsurancestraps and trolleyswaste licence
Does it hold up for you?
These numbers are the average case. Whether this business clears your target depends on
your capital, your hours and how long you can wait — put them in and see.