Small tool and equipment hire with delivery

Homeowners doing DIY jobs, small tradies who need a tool for a day, and people running parties and community events.

Daily, weekend or weekly hire fees per item, plus delivery fees and optional extras like cleaning or consumables. Each item earns again every time it goes out.

• Basic mechanical know-how to service gear
• Organised booking and record keeping
• Clear customer service and safe-use instructions

• Public liability and equipment insurance, and whether your policy covers items while on hire
• Council approval for a home-based business and for customers visiting or vehicles coming and going
• Safety duties for hired equipment, such as maintenance, inspection and clear instructions (check your state's workplace safety regulator)
• Damage, theft and late returns, so check bonds, ID checks and hire terms
• Some equipment, like trailers, may need registration or tow-capable vehicles

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much equipment you buy, your storage and your insurance. These are estimates, and your own costs will vary with the range of gear you offer.

Monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $3,000, depending on how many items you own, how often they are booked and the hours you put in. This is an estimate only and will vary by area.

Check public liability and equipment insurance, including whether your policy covers items on hire. Also check council approval for a home-based business, safety duties for hired equipment with your state's regulator, hire terms and bonds, and whether trailers need registration.