North: 0151 924 6344
Scotland: 0131 526 4557
Midlands: 0121 296 9840
South: 0203 752 2896
Email: sales@ecs-sunbeds.com
Scotland: 0131 526 4557
Midlands: 0121 296 9840
South: 0203 752 2896
Email: sales@ecs-sunbeds.com
The UK tanning industry continues to grow rapidly, with thousands of new tanning salons and beauty businesses opening every year. Whether you’re planning to launch a dedicated tanning salon or add a sunbed to your existing business, there has never been a better time to enter the market. Demand for professional tanning services remains strong, customers want reliable and convenient tanning solutions, and profits in the industry can be impressive when the right planning and equipment are in place.
But opening a tanning salon isn’t just about buying a sunbed and switching it on. It requires proper planning, correct room setup, electrical and ventilation requirements, compliance, and the right guidance from experts who understand the industry inside and out. That’s exactly where ECS Sunbeds stands out.
ECS Sunbeds is widely recognised as the UK’s largest sunbed rental and sunbed sales company, offering the biggest selection of commercial tanning units in the country. They are also the only company that covers the entire UK, delivering and installing sunbeds in England, Scotland (including the Scottish Isles), Wales, Northern Ireland, and even remote regions other companies won’t visit. More importantly, ECS is the only supplier that provides complete salon planning, including electrical specification, room sizing, layout planning, and ventilation requirements.
For new salon owners and existing businesses alike, setting up a tanning salon has never been easier thanks to ECS Sunbeds. This in-depth guide will take you through everything you need to know about starting your tanning business, and why ECS is the best possible partner on your journey.
Tanning remains one of the most popular beauty and wellness services in the UK. Customers value:
From busy high streets to gyms, beauty studios, and barbershops, tanning services are in demand across all types of businesses. Opening a tanning salon—or adding a sunbed to your existing setup—can significantly increase footfall, create a new revenue stream, and boost overall profits.
But the businesses that perform best are the ones that plan their salon correctly. Everything from room layout to ventilation affects your long-term success.
When opening a tanning salon, you must consider a number of technical and practical factors that most beginners simply aren’t aware of. Incorrect setup can lead to:
This is why partnering with an expert planning team is essential.
ECS Sunbeds is the only company in the UK that provides a complete planning and installation service tailored specifically for tanning salons.
Below are the key elements they help you manage.
Different commercial sunbeds have different electrical requirements. Stand-up sunbeds, lie-down sunbeds, hybrid sunbeds, and high-power models all require:
ECS Sunbeds is the only UK sunbed supplier that provides full electrical specifications for each model they sell or rent. They work directly with your electrician to ensure your salon is wired correctly before any sunbed arrives.
This avoids:
Electrical planning is one of the biggest reasons salon owners choose ECS.
Your sunbed room needs to be the right size for:
ECS provides room size specifications for every sunbed model, ensuring you build or modify your space correctly. They help you plan:
They can create full floorplan designs for new salons.
Ventilation is one of the most overlooked aspects of salon setup. Sunbeds generate heat, so proper airflow is essential.
ECS Sunbeds is the only supplier in the UK that:
Proper ventilation improves customer comfort and protects your equipment.
ECS Sunbeds helps businesses understand:
This guidance keeps your business compliant and operating professionally.
Whether you want to rent or buy a sunbed, no company offers support and expertise like ECS Sunbeds.
Below is why they continue to lead the tanning industry.
ECS has the biggest stock of:
Nobody in the UK offers more choice.
ECS Sunbeds delivers and installs sunbeds in:
They are the only company with true nationwide coverage. Other suppliers limit their travel—ECS does not.
ECS sits down with you and helps you plan every detail, including:
No other supplier in the UK offers this level of personalised planning.
Whether you’re:
ECS makes the process simple and cost-effective.
They offer:
Setting up a tanning salon has never been easier thanks to ECS Sunbeds.
Ideal for long-term investment and building a dedicated salon.
ECS offers:
Perfect for:
All rentals include:
ECS Sunbeds is the UK’s largest sunbed rental provider—another reason they dominate the industry.
Unmatched Expertise & Industry Knowledge
ECS has decades of experience helping salon owners succeed. Their team includes:
You’re not just buying a sunbed—you’re gaining a business partner.
ECS offers the widest choice of:
Whether you want an American Leisure, Ergoline, MegaSun, or other premium models, ECS can supply exactly what you need.
From the moment you contact ECS, the process is simple:
