Home Services Business Ideas You Can Start in Australia
136 ideas
Home services businesses earn money by fixing, maintaining or improving the places people live. This page lists 136 ideas, from a garden maintenance round and garden lighting design and install to a mobile emergency locksmith.
Online Vastu consultant
Review floor plans and home layouts by video call and give clear Vastu advice to clients across Australia.
- A$300-1.5k
- Side hustle
- Online
On-site Vastu consultant for homes and builders
Visit homes and building sites to advise on layout and orientation, and work with builders on new projects.
- A$1.5k-6k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Mobile home pest control
Treat homes for cockroaches, spiders, ants and rodents, with a ute or van and a licence.
- A$4k-20k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Pest control for local businesses
Win regular service contracts with cafes, restaurants, strata and small businesses.
- A$6k-25k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Home-based garden design service
Draw garden layouts and planting plans for homeowners from your home office, with site visits as needed.
- A$1k-5k
- Side hustle
- From home
Garden design and project manager
Design a garden, then coordinate the landscapers and trades who build it for the client.
- A$3k-12k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Garden lighting design service
Plan outdoor lighting for gardens and building exteriors, then hand the install to a licensed electrician or landscaper.
- A$1k-5k
- Side hustle
- From home
Garden lighting design and install
Design and install outdoor lighting for homes and small commercial properties, as a licensed electrician or with one on your team.
- A$5k-20k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Mobile blinds measure and fit service
Visit homes to measure, quote and install made-to-measure blinds ordered from a supplier.
- A$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Blinds and shutters showroom
Open a small shopfront showing blinds and shutters, with measuring and fitting for local customers.
- A$15k-60k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Home workshop mower repair and servicing
Service and repair petrol and electric mowers and garden tools from your garage or shed, with drop-off or pick-up.
- A$1k-4k
- Side hustle
- From home
Mobile mower servicing van or ute
Drive to homes and landscaping crews to service mowers and garden tools on the spot.
- A$5k-20k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Smart home camera and lock installer
Fit video doorbells, wireless cameras, smart locks and simple alarms for homeowners and renters who want help.
- A$1.5k-7k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Licensed alarm, CCTV and access control installer
Design and install wired alarms, CCTV and door access for homes and small businesses, with ongoing service work.
- A$6k-30k
- Full-time
- Out and about
Sunroom and glass room kit installer
Install ready-made sunroom and enclosed patio kits for homeowners, working with suppliers and a small crew.
- A$5k-25k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Custom sunroom and conservatory builder
Design and build tailored sunrooms and glass extensions, from plans and approvals through to the finished room.
- A$15k-60k
- Full-time
- Out and about
Home-based furniture repair and touch-up
Fix wobbly chairs, scratched tables and broken drawers from a garage or shed workshop.
- A$1k-4k
- Side hustle
- From home
Furniture restoration and reupholstery workshop
Rent a small unit to restore and reupholster furniture for homes, cafes and retailers.
- A$8k-35k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Home irrigation installer
Design and install sprinkler and drip watering systems for home gardens and lawns, then repair them as they age.
- A$4k-20k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Irrigation maintenance for strata and businesses
Keep watering systems running at units, businesses and grounds with regular checks, repairs and seasonal tune-ups.
- A$3k-12k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile emergency locksmith
Drive to locked-out homes, cars and businesses and get people back inside, day or night.
- A$5k-20k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Locksmith shop with emergency call-outs
Run a small shopfront for key cutting and lock sales, and send out a van for urgent jobs.
- A$15k-60k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Home decluttering and organising
Help households sort, declutter and set up storage that works, one room or whole house at a time.
- A$300-1.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Downsizing and moving organiser
Guide older people and families through sorting, packing and settling into a new home.
- A$500-2.5k
- Part-time
- Out and about
About these ideas
They suit practical people who like variety, are happy dealing with customers face to face, and want work that grows by word of mouth. Before choosing, think about what you can already do well, how much equipment and a vehicle will cost, and whether the work needs a licence, insurance or formal training in your state or territory. Also consider how seasonal the work is and how far you are willing to travel. Start with the ideas that match your skills, then compare startup costs and the hours you can realistically commit.
More ideas
- Virtual organising coach
- Home-based carpet trade supplier
- Carpet and underlay trade warehouse
- Awning supply and installation
- Awning sales with a subcontract fitter
- Wood heater and fireplace showroom
- Home-based wood heater dealer
- Patio cover and enclosure installer
- Home-based patio enclosure dealer
- Regular garden maintenance round
- Weekend garden tidy-ups and clean-ups
- Pop-up shoe shine at offices and events
- Home-based shoe cleaning and polishing
- Snow clearing for alpine homes and holiday lets
- Snow clearing for lodges, car parks and businesses
- Home styling and staging consultant
- Full home staging with your own furniture stock
- Mobile home and shop alarm installer
- Rubbish removal with a ute and trailer
- Building site rubble and debris clearing
- Mobile knife and tool sharpening
- Home-based sharpening service
- Weekend and evening handyman
- Handyman for landlords and property managers
- Mobile bark and mulch delivery
- Bark and mulch yard
- Smart home setup for plug-in devices
- Licensed smart lighting, heating and security installer
- Home-based small appliance repair bench
- Mobile small appliance repair
- Kitchen installer for retailers and designers
- Full kitchen renovation contractor
- Rental property maintenance handyman
- Exterior and grounds upkeep for landlords
- Home-based watch repair bench
- Cladding installation crew
- Cladding repair and replacement
- Shoe repair shop
- Home-based shoe repair service
- Skylight leak repair and reseal service
- Skylight installation and replacement contractor
- Lawn mowing round
- Commercial and strata lawn care
- Online radiator and towel rail supplier
- Radiator shop with refurbishment workshop
- Chimney inspection and repair service
- Feng shui consultant (home and business visits)
- Online feng shui consultations from home
- Residential garden landscaper
- Garden maintenance round
- Home-based lawn equipment hire
- Garden and lawn equipment hire shop
- Paid house and pet sitter
- Local house sitting service
- Local house sitter matching agency
- Mobile household fridge repair
- Home help agency for private clients
- Registered home help agency for funded clients
- Pond cleaning and repair service
- Home lamp repair workshop
- Lamp repair and restoration studio
- Home heating showroom
- Online heater and parts store
- Home render and repair specialist
- Home asbestos inspection and sampling
- Home-based tool hire with delivery
- Tool and equipment hire shop
- Home help and errands for local households
- Carpet fitter for flooring retailers
- Carpet repair and restretching
- Gutter cleaning and minor repairs
- Mobile chimney sweep
- Chimney sweeping for rentals and holiday homes
- Home-based sewing machine repair and servicing
- Mobile sewing machine repair and service days
- Mobile water filter fitting and replacement
- Benchtop supply service (no workshop)
- Benchtop supply and installation
- Mobile water damage restoration service
- Subcontract water damage drying technician
- Subcontract window and door installer
- uPVC window and door supply-and-fit business
- Home workshop microwave repairer
- Mobile commercial microwave repair
- Mobile fire, soot and smoke cleaning crew
- Fire-damaged contents cleaning workshop
- Home-based made-to-measure curtain maker
- Mobile curtain and blind consultant
- Bulk landscape materials delivery
- Wet area waterproofing subcontractor
- Leak repair and remedial waterproofing
- Mobile washing machine and dryer repairer
- Home workshop washer and dryer repair
- Pre-purchase building inspector
- Pre-sale and landlord property condition reports
- Mobile appliance repair
- Home workshop appliance repair
- Spa servicing and minor repairs round
- Water softener dealer with service plans
- Home-based vacuum repair and service
- Vacuum repair and spare parts shop
- Gutter cleaning for single-storey homes
- Full-time gutter cleaning and maintenance
- Office plant care rounds
- Indoor plant hire and maintenance
- Small appliance repair shop
- Home workshop appliance repairs
- Park and manufactured home letting agent
- Bird proofing for homes and small businesses
- Solar panel bird proofing
- Home cinema installer
- Home cinema design and install studio
Questions
Do I need a licence to start a home services business in Australia?
It depends on the trade and the state or territory. Work such as locksmithing, asbestos inspection or anything involving electrical or plumbing tasks may be regulated. Check with your state licensing body before taking paid work.
What insurance should I check before working in customers' homes?
Look into public liability cover, and ask whether you need tools, vehicle or workers compensation insurance if you hire help. Some clients, strata managers or councils may ask for proof of cover before you start.
How do I find my first customers for a home services business?
Start locally: tell neighbours, join community groups, set up a Google Business Profile and ask early customers for reviews. For commercial work, such as strata lawn care, check how property managers choose and approve suppliers.