Service Businesses For Sale in the UK

Explore Service Businesses for sale across the UK, including dry cleaners, salons, barbers, beauty clinics, and other established service‑sector operations. Listings often feature proven turnover, strong local demand, and opportunities to modernise, expand services, or scale operations, giving buyers confidence in both immediate performance and long‑term growth potential.

109 Service Businesses For Sale in the UK


Dry Cleaners in East London

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Asking Price: £58,000 Turnover: £1,500

Occupying a corner position, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, East London. The sales currently averages £1,500 p.w.

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Hair Salon in Andover

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Asking Price: £38,000 Turnover: £1,000

Situated in an, excellent High Street trading position, office and commercial area, ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE. The sales currently averages £1,000 p.w. In our opinion the business offers terrific potential.

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Beauty Salon in East Sussex

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Asking Price: £85,000 Turnover: £3,200

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, EAST SUSSEX. The sales currently averages £3,200 p.w.

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Dry Cleaners and Alterations in Surrey

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Asking Price: £120,000

Situated in a parade, busy road, densely populated residential & commercial area, SURREY. We are advised by the vendor the business enjoyed a lucrative turnover which, we understand, the vendor is happy to discuss on inspection.

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Dry Cleaners plus Launderette in High Wycombe

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Asking Price: £49,500 Turnover: £1,250

Situated in a small parade, prominent trading position, residential area, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. The sales currently averages £1,000/£1,500 p.w. (£1,000 dry cleaning and £500 laundrette) Charges in respect of the Launderette 16lb washing machine £6.00 per wash 25lb washing machine £8.00 per wash 35lb washing machine £9.00 per wash Tumble dryers £1.00 per 6 minutes Spin Dryer 20p per cycle Service washes £17 up to 5KG then £3.95 per extra KG

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Childrens & Ladies Salon in Kenley

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Asking Price: £67,000 Turnover: £2,500

Situated in a corner position of a parade of shops, busy main road trading position, residential and commercial area, KENLEY, SURREY. The sales currently averages £2,500 p.w.

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Service related businesses remain one of the UK’s most diverse and consistently high‑demand sectors, offering strong trade from local residents, commercial clients, repeat customers, and organisations seeking reliable, specialist, or convenience‑based services. Whether you’re looking for a cleaning company, repair service, maintenance provider, consultancy, or a mixed service‑and‑retail operation, our listings cover a wide range of opportunities across the country.

Across the UK, customers rely on service businesses for expertise, convenience, problem‑solving, and ongoing support - creating steady demand with clear peaks driven by seasonal needs, contract renewals, and repeat work. Many service businesses benefit from loyal client bases, strong margins on labour and specialist skills, and additional revenue from maintenance plans, call‑outs, and long‑term service agreements.

Operationally, service related businesses offer buyers a flexible and scalable model, with opportunities to grow through improved scheduling systems, expanded service areas, targeted marketing, staff development, and partnerships with local businesses or property managers. With predictable demand and the ability to tailor services to local needs, service businesses often deliver strong year‑round performance with long‑term growth potential.

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FAQ

1. What does a Service‑Related Business typically offer?
Service‑related businesses provide non‑retail services such as repairs, maintenance, professional support, personal care, consultancy, cleaning, trades, or specialist expertise.

2. How profitable are Service‑Related Businesses?
Typical annual turnover ranges from £40,000 to £500,000+, depending on service type, staffing, contracts, location, and repeat‑customer demand. Margins are often strong due to lower stock requirements.

3. Who are the main customers for Service‑Related Businesses?
Customers include households, local residents, commercial clients, landlords, contractors, and organisations needing ongoing or specialist services.

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