Mobile salon vans for London, Ontario

What does London's weather mean for a salon van?

Cold air crossing Lake Huron picks up moisture and drops it as bands of heavy snow, and London is often under one of those bands. Snow can pile up fast in one part of the city while another stays clear, and between squalls the usual Ontario freeze-thaw cycle turns it to slush and ice. The 401 and the 402 are well salted.

A ProVanWorks salon van for London has insulation in the walls, roof and floor, much thicker than the roughly 16 mm (5/8 inch) used for the Lower Mainland. A small diesel, gas or electric heater under the seat warms pipes in the floor and walls, heat exchangers carry the warmth around the room, and a thermostat keeps the temperature where you set it, with the engine off. The waterproof floor handles the snow that comes in on boots, and the hot water for a pedicure basin keeps working in very low temperatures because the plumbing stays in the heated part of the van.

London summers are hot and humid. The front fan runs the air conditioning, and with the back fan it moves air through the room while you work with polish, remover and gels.

Where do mobile nail and beauty services work in London?

London neighbourhoods such as Byron, Masonville, Hyde Park and the newer subdivisions in the south end are mostly homes with driveways, which suits a weekly house-call route. Near Western University and Fanshawe College, students and staff book appointments around classes, and downtown has apartments and offices where the van works from the curb.

Outside the city, Middlesex County is farm country with small towns, and many clients there are a long drive from any salon. Wedding venues on farms and in barns around London bring weekend work, and seniors' residences are steady clients year-round. Check with the City of London about street parking and setting up, and with the township for rural stops, before you book regular visits.

What water and power setup suits a London salon van?

A ProVanWorks nail van carries a pedicure basin and a hand-wash sink, both with running hot water, fed from a fresh water reservoir and draining to a grey water tank. A hair van adds a shampoo bowl. Rural days with long drives between clients point to a larger reservoir, so you are not looking for a tap between farms. Sizes are set for each build. See the nail salon van page for the layout.

The battery bank charges at Level 2 EV chargers through a J1772 inlet, or from shore power through the 50 A inlet (30 A also available) or the 20 A, 120 V inlet. For weddings at rural venues without power, a generator is an add-on that fits well; solar panels are also available.

What rules apply to a mobile salon in London?

Ontario regulates "personal service settings". London and Middlesex County are served by the Middlesex-London Health Unit, so check with them about what applies to a mobile nail, hair or lash business before you book clients.

How does a salon van get from Langley to London, Ontario?

London is more than 4,000 km from the Langley shop by road, across the Prairies and Northern Ontario and then west along the 401 from the GTA. Delivery is quoted per build: ProVanWorks drives the van to you, ships it on a vehicle transport carrier, or you pick it up in Langley. The delivery across Canada page explains the options.

Frequently asked questions

Can I have a salon van built to my own plan for London?

Yes. ProVanWorks builds to your own specifications, or you can pick one of our already designed systems and change it to suit your services and the areas you cover. See all our mobile salon vans.

Does a trailer make sense for rural Middlesex County?

A mobile beauty salon trailer suits a business that sets up at one site for the day, such as a fall fair or a farm wedding, and you need a truck to tow it. For house calls through the city, a van is easier to manoeuvre and park.

How do I get a price for a salon van delivered to London, Ontario?

Email info@provanworks.com with your services, whether you need a pedicure basin or a shampoo bowl, what you plug in and where you work. We reply with a layout and a quote.