Safety & Security Franchises
LockFit
Partner with LockFit for a business start-up in a market that has been around for a century or…
Minimum Investment: £7,995
How Much Does a Handyman Franchise Cost?
Typical minimum investment around £32,250 — ranging from £7,995 to £100,000 across 6 UK handyman opportunities.
From
£7,995
minimum investment
Typical
£32,250
median across 6 brands
Up to
£100,000
established models
Choice
6
opportunities
Cheapest Handyman franchises
Home Improvement
Oltco
Oltco is the UK’s leading supplier and installer of resin bound, recycle bound and rubber crumb surfaces. Sales…
Minimum Investment: £8,000
Safety & Security Franchises
Jackson Fire & Security
This is a management franchise. Part of your role will be to recruit and manage a team of…
Minimum Investment: £39,500
Home Improvement
The Kitchen Depot
Run your own kitchen planning and installation business, benefiting from a well-executed and time-proven brand strategy.
Minimum Investment: £80,000
Home Improvement
Drain Doctor
Build a scalable management business in a recession-resilient industry with the UK’s most trusted drainage and plumbing franchise.
Minimum Investment: £100,000
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Take the franchise finderWhat goes into the cost of a handyman franchise?
The headline figure is the minimum investment — the realistic total you need to get up and running. It is usually made up of several parts:
- Franchise fee — a one-off licence fee paid to the franchisor for the brand, training and the right to operate. It is only part of the total cost.
- Set-up & equipment — vehicles, tools, stock, fit-out, technology or a unit — whatever the model needs to start trading.
- Working capital — money to cover the first few months of running costs before the business is cash-flow positive.
Across the handyman opportunities listed on FindMyFranchise, the minimum investment starts from £7,995, with a typical figure around £32,250 and the most established models reaching about £100,000.
Ongoing fees are separate from the start-up cost — most franchises charge a management service fee (royalty) on turnover and sometimes a marketing levy. Always check the figures in the franchise prospectus before committing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a handyman franchise cost?
Handyman franchises on FindMyFranchise need a minimum investment from £7,995, with a typical figure around £32,250 and up to £100,000 for the most established brands. The franchise fee is only part of this — the total also covers set-up, equipment and working capital.
What is the cheapest handyman franchise?
The lowest-investment handyman franchise currently listed is LockFit, from £7,995. Browse the full list below, ordered cheapest first.
What's included in the franchise cost?
The minimum investment typically covers the one-off franchise (licence) fee, the equipment or set-up needed to start trading, and working capital for the first few months. Ongoing management service fees (royalties) and marketing levies are charged separately on turnover.
