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Hi folks, I've been trading as a mobile car valeter/ detailer since the beginning of April, and on the cusp of leaving my full-time bus driving job to go full time self-employed. (Can't help feeling it's like stepping off the edge of a cliff into the unknown)
After seeing the level of attention to detail and quality of work their car receives, some of my regular customers have enquired about having their windows cleaned, and after doing a little market research and number crunching, it seems like a good fit to run alongside my main business, with the year-round income being particularly appealing given the seasonal variance of valeting/detailing work.
So to my questions... and apologies if any of these have been asked before. For clarity, I intend a traditional cleaning method, and live in England (Nottinghamshire)
LADDERS: What size (length) ladder would you recommend? I see some state 'domestic' use and others mention 'trade' use, is there a real difference in the ladders?
INSURANCE: I'm already covered for liability, service liability and items worked upon for the vehicle detailing side of things, but need a separate policy for window cleaning. I've been quoted £78 for the year for £1m cover... does this sound about right?
CRB/DBS CHECK: I'm currently CRB checked by my employer for operating school bus runs. My ID states that the current check is valid until April next year. Is it mandatory/ necessary/ useful to be crb/dbs checked for window cleaning? Looking on the .gov website, it seems I can't crb/dbs check myself, I can only do a 'basic disclosure' check... is this any good/much point doing?
Any other tips or help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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After seeing the level of attention to detail and quality of work their car receives, some of my regular customers have enquired about having their windows cleaned, and after doing a little market research and number crunching, it seems like a good fit to run alongside my main business, with the year-round income being particularly appealing given the seasonal variance of valeting/detailing work.
So to my questions... and apologies if any of these have been asked before. For clarity, I intend a traditional cleaning method, and live in England (Nottinghamshire)
LADDERS: What size (length) ladder would you recommend? I see some state 'domestic' use and others mention 'trade' use, is there a real difference in the ladders?
INSURANCE: I'm already covered for liability, service liability and items worked upon for the vehicle detailing side of things, but need a separate policy for window cleaning. I've been quoted £78 for the year for £1m cover... does this sound about right?
CRB/DBS CHECK: I'm currently CRB checked by my employer for operating school bus runs. My ID states that the current check is valid until April next year. Is it mandatory/ necessary/ useful to be crb/dbs checked for window cleaning? Looking on the .gov website, it seems I can't crb/dbs check myself, I can only do a 'basic disclosure' check... is this any good/much point doing?
Any other tips or help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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