Mobile heating and boiler repair business
Repair and service gas heaters, furnaces and hydronic boilers at homes and small businesses as a licensed mobile tradie.
- A$8k-35k
- Part-time
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A van-based service that fixes, services and safety-checks heating systems at the customer's property. This can include ducted gas heating, wall furnaces and hydronic (boiler-fed) systems, which are common in cooler areas such as Victoria, Tasmania, the ACT and the highlands.
Your first three steps
- Confirm which licences you need with your state or territory's gas and plumbing regulator, and sort any missing qualifications
- Price a fitted-out van, flue gas analyser and core tools, then get public liability insurance and register an ABN
- Introduce yourself to local property managers, strata managers and heating retailers, and set up a Google Business Profile before winter
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, real estate agents and strata managers, plus small commercial sites like cafes, offices and gyms.
How it makes money
Call-out fee plus labour and parts for repairs, fixed prices for annual services, and ongoing work from agents and property managers.
Skills that help
- Fault-finding on gas and heating systems
- Reading manuals and wiring or pipework diagrams
- Clear communication with worried customers
- Quoting and keeping records
Watch out for
- Gas fitting work generally needs a state or territory licence, so check the rules where you work before taking any jobs
- Some repairs may involve electrical work, which needs its own licence, so check what you can legally do
- Carbon monoxide and gas leak risks, so check what safety testing, compliance certificates and record-keeping your regulator expects
- Older units and lagging may contain asbestos, so check safe handling and when to stop and refer on
- Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and workers compensation once you hire
- Demand is seasonal and peaks in colder months, so plan your cash flow
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: mobile heating and boiler repair
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a mobile heating repair business?
Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on your vehicle, tools, testing equipment and insurance. Costs sit toward the higher end if you need to buy or fit out a van.
How much can a mobile heating and boiler repairer earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $18,000, depending on how many jobs you take, your pricing and your area. The estimate starts from about 25 hours a week, and demand is seasonal, peaking in colder months.
What licences and safety rules should I check first?
Gas fitting work generally needs a state or territory licence, so check the rules where you work before taking jobs. Also check electrical licensing, carbon monoxide and gas leak safety requirements, asbestos handling in older units, and your insurance needs.
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