Mobile mower servicing and repairs
Service and repair lawnmowers, whipper snippers and blowers at customers' homes, and resell reconditioned machines.
- A$15k-60k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A van-based service that services and repairs ride-on mowers, push mowers, brushcutters, chainsaws and blowers on site or by pick-up. You can also sell reconditioned machines and common spare parts.
Your first three steps
- Check your small engine skills and consider a TAFE or short course in small engine repair if needed
- Price a service van or ute set-up with tools, then set standard service prices by checking local workshops
- Set up accounts with a parts wholesaler and promote to neighbours, local landscapers and community groups
Who pays
Householders, lifestyle block owners, small landscapers and lawn mowing operators who need machines running quickly.
How it makes money
Fixed price for standard services, hourly labour for repairs, plus a margin on parts, blades, oil and reconditioned machines.
Skills that help
- Small engine repair
- Diagnosing faults
- Customer service
- Basic bookkeeping
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, plus cover for customers' machines in your care
- Rules for storing and disposing of fuel, oil and old batteries, check with your local council and state EPA
- Check whether you need a council approval if you store parts or machines at home
- Register for an ABN, and for GST once you reach the threshold
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: mobile mower servicing and repairs
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 mobile mower repair business?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on the van, tools, diagnostic equipment, spare parts stock and any machines you buy to recondition. Get quotes before you buy a vehicle.
How much revenue can a mobile mower servicing business make?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on your area, how many jobs you complete and whether you resell reconditioned machines. It usually takes at least around 12 hours a week. That is revenue, not profit.
What rules should I check before servicing mowers on the road?
Check public liability insurance, including cover for customers' machines in your care. Also check rules for storing and disposing of fuel, oil and old batteries with your council and state EPA, any council approval for storing parts at home, and ABN and GST registration.
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