Mortlake · Greater London
Launch a Cleaning Business in Mortlake
Licensing, insurance and your first bookings -- covering Mortlake and the surrounding Greater London area.
See what's inside the Cleaning Business Launch Kit — £22Before you start a cleaning business in Mortlake, it's worth knowing exactly what's legally required and what's just commercial expectation. Here's the breakdown for Mortlake and the wider Greater London area.
What the rules say
Cleaning is one of the least regulated trades to start in the UK: no general licence is needed for ordinary domestic work, though waste-carrying has its own separate registration rules if you take it away yourself. Public liability cover isn't a legal must-have as a sole trader, but clients and agents routinely ask for it. Employers' liability insurance is the one genuine legal trigger -- it kicks in as soon as you take on non-family staff.
Quick answers
Do I need a licence to start a cleaning business in Mortlake?
No general licence is required for ordinary domestic cleaning in Mortlake or anywhere else in the UK. If you plan to carry waste away from a client's property yourself, check whether you need to register as a waste carrier.
How do I find my first cleaning clients in Mortlake?
Most new cleaning businesses in Mortlake start with word-of-mouth, local Facebook groups, and a Google Business Profile. The Cleaning Business Launch Kit includes a full marketing workbook with practical steps for building a client base from a standing start.
Can I run a cleaning business from home in Mortlake?
Yes -- most domestic cleaners are sole traders who travel to clients, so you don't need commercial premises in Mortlake to get started.
Do I need insurance to clean houses in Mortlake?
It isn't a legal requirement as a sole trader, but public liability insurance is strongly recommended and often expected by clients and letting agents across Mortlake and Greater London. If you ever employ staff, employers' liability insurance becomes a legal requirement.