Court resurfacing and repair specialist

Tennis and netball clubs, schools, councils, body corporates and homeowners with a private court.

Fixed quote per court based on size and condition, plus extras like crack repair, new line layouts or net post replacement. Clubs and schools often rebook every few years.

• Hands-on, physical outdoor work
• Quoting and measuring accurately
• Planning jobs around the weather
• Dealing with club committees and school admin

• Public liability and tools insurance, and workers compensation once you hire (check your state scheme)
• Wash water and coating run-off, check your local council and state EPA rules on stormwater
• Work for schools needs a working with children check, check your state's requirements
• Rain and cold slow or stop coating work, so income can be uneven
• Warranty claims if a surface peels, so follow the manufacturer's preparation steps and keep records

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on the equipment, vehicle and materials you need. You work on existing courts, so you don't need heavy earthmoving gear.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on how many jobs you win. Rain and cold slow or stop coating work, so income can be uneven through the year.

Check public liability and tools insurance, and workers compensation once you hire. Also check local council and state EPA rules on wash water and run-off, and your state's working with children check requirements for school work.