Mobile gasfitter for repairs and servicing
Repair, service and install gas appliances at homes and rentals as a licensed solo gasfitter.
- A$4k-20k
- Part-time
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A one-person gasfitting business visiting customers to fix, service and replace gas appliances like hot water systems, cooktops and heaters, and to do small pipework jobs and leak checks.
Your first three steps
- Confirm your state or territory licence is current and covers the work you plan to do, or check the training pathway with your state's licensing body
- Get your ABN, public liability insurance, test equipment and a stocked ute or van
- Introduce yourself to local property managers and plumbers and list on local directories to get your first jobs
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, property managers and small businesses needing safe, certified gas work.
How it makes money
Call-out fees plus hourly or fixed prices for repairs and installs, with repeat work from property managers and landlords.
Skills that help
- Recognised gasfitting qualification and licence
- Fault finding and safe testing
- Clear quoting and paperwork
- Good communication with customers
Watch out for
- Gasfitting generally needs a state or territory licence; check with your licensing body before taking any paid work
- Public liability insurance, and check whether your state requires other cover or compliance certificates for completed work
- Gas leaks and carbon monoxide are serious risks, so follow testing and compliance procedures every time
- Check whether you need to register for GST and keep records of certificates issued
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: mobile gasfitter for repairs and servicing
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 gasfitting business?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on your tools, testing equipment, vehicle and insurance. These figures are a guide only and will vary with what you already own.
Do I need a licence to work as a gasfitter in Australia?
Gasfitting generally needs a state or territory licence, so check with your licensing body before taking any paid work. Also check insurance and whether your state requires compliance certificates for completed work.
How much can a solo gasfitter earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $15,000, depending on how many jobs you take, the type of work and your hours. The estimate assumes at least about 15 hours a week.
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