Mobile coffee machine service and repair
Service, clean and repair commercial coffee machines at cafés and offices, keeping them running between big repairs.
- A$3k-12k
- Part-time
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A mobile service that maintains commercial espresso machines and grinders on site. Work includes descaling, replacing group head seals and filters, fixing leaks, calibrating grinders and doing routine checks. You can add installing and supplying machines later.
Your first three steps
- Take a coffee machine technician course or get hands-on experience with a servicing company or machine brand
- Build a starter kit of tools, common spare parts and cleaning products, and set call-out and hourly rates after checking local prices
- Visit local cafés and offices, offer a discounted first service and ask for a service plan
Who pays
Café and restaurant owners, offices, gyms, hotels and small businesses with a machine they rely on every day.
How it makes money
Call-out fees plus hourly labour and parts, or monthly and yearly service plans that bring in regular income.
Skills that help
- Mechanical and troubleshooting ability
- Basic electrical and plumbing knowledge
- Reliable and quick to respond
- Friendly with business owners
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, and check whether you need product or professional indemnity cover
- Electrical and plumbing work often needs a licensed tradesperson, so check your state's licensing body before doing repairs beyond basic servicing
- Machines still under warranty may need an authorised technician, so check the supplier's terms
- Register for an ABN, and for GST once turnover reaches the threshold
- Cafés want fast fixes, so plan for urgent call-outs and a reliable vehicle
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: mobile coffee machine service and 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 coffee machine service business?
Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on your tools, parts stock, vehicle needs and insurance. These are estimates, so cost out your own setup before you begin.
How much can a coffee machine technician earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $9,000, depending on how many cafés and offices you service and what you charge. The estimates assume at least about 15 hours a week.
What rules should I check before repairing coffee machines?
Check whether electrical and plumbing repairs beyond basic servicing need a licensed tradesperson with your state licensing body. Also check public liability insurance, warranty terms for machines that need an authorised technician, and ABN and GST registration.
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