Tailors For Sale in South East

South East England offers a strong mix of prosperous towns, coastal communities, and high‑growth commercial centres. Areas such as Maidstone, Guildford, Crawley, Brighton, and Chichester attract steady footfall from residents, commuters, and visitors. Buyers benefit from a region known for affluence, connectivity, and opportunities across retail, services, and hospitality.

This makes South East an attractive location for buyers seeking tailors for sale, supported by strong year‑round trade.

6 Tailors For Sale in South East


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 with additional Receiving Shop in Surrey

Asking Price: £199,000 Turnover: £5,000

Situated in a parade, excellent trading position, residential, office and commercial area, Surrey, plus The satellite receiveing shop is located approximated 6 miles / 20 minutes away. The sales currently averages £5,000 p.w. (£3,500 p.w. for the main unit, £1,500 p.w. for the receiving shop)

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Dry Cleaners and Tailors in Weybridge

Asking Price: £149,950 Turnover: £3,500

Situated in a parade, excellent trading position, residential, office and commercial area, WEYBRIDGE, Surrey. The sales currently averages £3,500 p.w. Accounts Y/e 5th April 2024 show sales of £143,952 with a G.P. of £78,053 after wages.

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Dry Cleaners with Laundry in Woking

Asking Price: £125,000 Turnover: £3,250

Semi-detached property, excellent main road trading position, residential area, WOKING, Surrey. The sales currently averages £3,250 p.w. (35% of sales via app) WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: Evri PARCEL £200 per week approx.

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Dry Cleaners in Croydon

Asking Price: £55,000 Turnover: £1,800

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, sought after residential area, not far from a school, CROYDON, SURREY. The sales currently averages £1,800 p.w.

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Why Buy a Tailors?

Tailors remain one of the UK’s most trusted and skill‑driven retail and service businesses, offering steady demand from customers seeking alterations, repairs, and bespoke garment work. Whether you’re looking for a traditional tailoring shop, an alterations‑only business, or a tailor that also offers dry‑cleaning partnerships, our listings cover a wide range of opportunities across the country.

Across the UK, customers increasingly value high‑quality alterations, personalised fittings, and the ability to extend the life of their clothing - areas where independent tailors excel. Many businesses benefit from loyal repeat trade, strong margins on specialist work, and additional revenue from services such as suit tailoring, bridal alterations, and bespoke garment creation.

At Nationwide Businesses, we’ve been selling UK tailoring businesses since 1959, and our long‑standing experience means we understand exactly what buyers look for and what sellers need to achieve the best price. All valuations are free, and we operate on a No Sale, No Fee basis with no advertising charges.

Browse our latest tailors for sale below, or explore our free buyer’s guide to learn what to expect when taking on a specialist garment‑care business of your own.

Explore Tailors for sale across South East, including alteration shops, dry‑cleaning‑plus‑tailoring units, and specialist garment‑repair businesses. Listings often feature proven turnover, steady local demand, and opportunities to expand services, add premium tailoring options, or modernise equipment, giving buyers confidence in both immediate performance and long‑term growth potential.


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FAQ

1. What does a Tailors typically offer?
Tailors usually provide clothing alterations, repairs, bespoke tailoring, suit adjustments, dress fittings, zip replacements, hemming, and specialist garment work such as bridal or formalwear alterations.

2. How profitable are Tailors?
Typical weekly turnover ranges from £1,200 to £6,000+, with strong margins on labour‑based services. Profitability depends on footfall, repeat customers, specialist skills, and local demand.

3. Who are the main customers for Tailors?
Customers include local residents, office workers, bridal parties, students, dry cleaners outsourcing work, and regular clients needing repairs or adjustments.

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