Mobile air compressor sales and servicing

Panel beaters, mechanics, joiners, builders, small factories, farms and workshops that rely on compressed air tools.

Margin on compressors and parts sold, plus charges for call-outs, labour and regular service contracts.

• Mechanical know-how
• Fault finding and repairs
• Building trust with trade customers
• Basic quoting and invoicing

• Pressure vessels such as air receivers may have inspection and registration rules, check with your state's workplace safety regulator
• Public liability and product liability insurance, and ask about cover for advice and repair work
• Check whether your state needs any licence or competency for repairing or testing pressure equipment
• Warranty and returns terms with suppliers, and Australian Consumer Law obligations on what you sell
• Stock and parts tie up cash, so start with fast-moving items

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your vehicle, tools, starting stock of parts and insurance. These are estimates, so start with fast-moving items and get your own quotes.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your customer base, the mix of sales and servicing, and your hours. These are estimates only, and the plan assumes at least about 15 hours a week.

Check whether air receivers and other pressure vessels have inspection and registration rules with your state's workplace safety regulator, and whether any licence or competency is needed to repair or test pressure equipment. Also check your insurance and Australian Consumer Law obligations on what you sell.