A typical removals company in the US and Canada that's still open after three years brings in $34.9k a month ($419k a year) and keeps about $13 of every $100. That leaves about $54.5k a year.
The top 10% make more than $97.3k a month. The bottom 10% make under $12.5k.
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- Typical cost to start
- $25k
- Still open after 3 years
- 61%
Monthly revenue by year
For businesses still trading at each point.
| Year | Bottom 25% | Typical | Top 25% | Top 10% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $7,700 | $14,700 | $27,800 | $49,500 |
| Year 3 | $20,400 | $34,900 | $59,900 | $97,300 |
| Year 5 | $25,600 | $45,400 | $80,500 | $134,900 |
Year 3 monthly revenue
How much does it cost to start?
Typical cost to start: $25,000.
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Used Luton vans (2) | $17,000 |
| Blankets, trolleys & straps | $2,000 |
| Goods-in-transit insurance | $2,700 |
| Marketing & website | $1,800 |
| Working capital | $1,400 |
Where the money goes
Share of revenue for a typical business in year three.
How many survive?
61% are still trading after three years, and 51% after five. These are the reasons owners gave for closing:
What the successful ones do
- Won corporate relocation and storage contracts
- Surveyed in person, not by phone
- Ran a small storage side-line for recurring revenue
How to start one, step by step
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“August pays for February. We plan the whole year around that.”
Questions people ask
Is a removals company profitable?
Usually, if it survives. A typical removals company in the US and Canada keeps about $13 of every $100 in sales by year three, which on typical sales leaves about $54.5k a year. 39% close within three years.
How much does it cost to start a removals company?
The typical cost to start is $25k. The biggest items are used luton vans (2) and blankets, trolleys & straps.
How long until a removals company makes a profit?
A typical business had its first profitable month after 5 months. Side-hustle starts took about two months longer.
Why do removals companies fail?
The most common reason owners give is “seasonal swings” (26% of closures), followed by “vehicle costs” (24%).
Is a removals company seasonal?
Busiest June–September. Survivors plan cash around the quiet months.
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