St Mary Cray · Bromley
Starting a Cleaning Business in St Mary Cray
A straight answer on licensing, insurance and your first clients around St Mary Cray and Bromley.
See what's inside the Cleaning Business Launch Kit — £22If you're weighing up a cleaning business in St Mary Cray, you're looking at one of the UK's most accessible trades to get going in. Here's what matters before you start taking bookings around Bromley.
What the rules say
You don't need a general licence to run a domestic cleaning business in the UK. The exception is waste carrying -- if you remove a client's waste yourself, that has its own registration requirement. Public liability insurance remains commercially expected rather than legally required for a sole trader, but employers' liability insurance is a legal requirement from your very first non-family employee onward.
Quick answers
What should I bring to a cleaning job in St Mary Cray?
Many cleaners bring their own supplies and equipment as standard, though some clients prefer to provide their own. Confirming this with each client in St Mary Cray before the first visit avoids any confusion.
Do I need a licence to start a cleaning business in St Mary Cray?
No general licence is required for ordinary domestic cleaning in St Mary Cray 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 St Mary Cray?
Most new cleaning businesses in St Mary Cray 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 St Mary Cray?
Yes -- most domestic cleaners are sole traders who travel to clients, so you don't need commercial premises in St Mary Cray to get started.