Carpet repair and restretching
Fix rippled, torn and burnt carpet in homes and rentals using a small kit and your own ute.
- A$1k-4k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A repair-focused service: restretching loose or rippled carpet, patching burns and stains, fixing seams and stair edges, and re-fixing carpet after water damage or pets.
Your first three steps
- Learn the repair techniques from an experienced fitter, a short course or supplier training
- Buy a smaller kit (power stretcher, seaming iron, patch tools) and get public liability insurance
- Introduce yourself to local real estate agents and property managers and offer a quick quote service
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, real estate agents and property managers who want to fix carpet rather than replace it.
How it makes money
Call-out or fixed price per job, with a minimum charge. Agents and property managers can give repeat work, especially before sales and end of lease.
Skills that help
- Careful, neat hand work
- Matching carpet and finishing patches
- Honest advice on repair or replace
- Customer service
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance
- Check your state's rules on whether this work needs a licence or registration
- Some carpets can't be repaired well, so be clear with customers before you start
- Old carpet or backing in older homes may need extra care, so check for safety concerns
- Running from home may need council approval, check with your local council
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: carpet repair and restretching
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 carpet repair business?
Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $4,000, depending on the stretching and repair tools you buy, your vehicle and your insurance. Treat this as an estimate and get quotes for equipment and cover first.
How much can a carpet repair business earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many jobs you take, your prices and how much work comes from landlords and agents. These are estimates of revenue, not profit, so allow for costs.
Do I need a licence for carpet repair work?
Check your state's rules on whether this work needs a licence or registration. Also check public liability insurance, and whether running from home needs council approval. Be clear with customers when a carpet can't be repaired well.
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