Home workshop computer repair

Households, students and local small businesses who drop off devices or post them in.

A fixed price per repair or upgrade, plus parts. Some owners also sell refurbished machines or offer a quote-then-fix service.

• Hardware repair and soldering basics
• Careful record keeping
• Clear quoting and communication

• Running a business from home may need council approval, so check with your local council
• Public liability insurance, and consider cover for customers' devices while in your care
• Australian Consumer Law applies to repairs and parts, so check warranty and refund obligations
• Privacy of customer data stored on devices left with you
• Safe disposal of e-waste and old batteries, so check local recycling options

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on the bench tools, test equipment and spare parts you buy and what you already have. Begin with the repairs you know best and expand your kit gradually.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $600 to $3,500, depending on how many devices you repair and what you charge. That is revenue, not profit. The estimate assumes at least about 6 hours a week.

Check whether your local council requires approval for a home business, and your public liability insurance, including cover for customers' devices. Check Australian Consumer Law warranty and refund obligations, customer data privacy, and local options for safe e-waste and battery disposal.