Mobile graffiti removal for local businesses
Remove graffiti from shopfronts, fences and walls for property owners and shops in your area.
- A$2.5k-10k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A one-person mobile service that removes spray paint, marker and stickers from brick, concrete, metal shutters and street furniture using chemical removers and a pressure washer. Where needed, you repaint the cleaned patch.
Your first three steps
- Learn removal methods for brick, concrete, painted and metal surfaces, and test products on scrap material
- Get an ABN, public liability insurance, a pressure washer and a ute or van set-up to carry equipment and water
- Introduce yourself to property managers, strata managers and shopping strips with before-and-after photos
Who pays
Shop owners, body corporates, landlords, real estate agents, schools and homeowners hit by tagging.
How it makes money
Fixed quote per job based on size and surface, or an hourly rate plus materials. Regular repeat clients such as property managers can give steady work.
Skills that help
- Physical fitness and comfort working outdoors
- Knowing which products suit which surfaces
- Quoting and reliable follow-up with clients
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, including cover for damage to surfaces
- Rules on runoff and wastewater from washing and chemicals, check with your local council and state environment authority
- Safe handling and storage of solvents and chemicals, including protective gear
- Working at height on ladders or scaffolds needs proper safety measures
- Council-run removal programs may use tenders or approved supplier lists, check how to apply
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Everything you need to start: mobile graffiti removal for local businesses
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 graffiti removal business?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,500 to $10,000, depending on your pressure washer, chemical removers, protective gear and any paint or vehicle needs. Starting with the basics for common surfaces can keep costs down.
How much can a graffiti removal business earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many shops, body corporates, landlords and homeowners you work for. Plan on around 10 hours a week at minimum.
What rules should I check before starting graffiti removal in Australia?
Check public liability insurance, including cover for damage to surfaces, and rules on runoff and wastewater with your local council and state environment authority. Also check safe handling of solvents, working-at-height safety, and how council removal programs choose suppliers.
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