Mobile joiner for doors, windows and fit-outs
Fit, repair and adjust doors, windows and timber fittings at customers' homes from a ute or van.
- A$3k-15k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A mobile service that hangs and repairs doors, fixes sticking windows, fits architraves and installs timber fittings on site, with minimal workshop needs.
Your first three steps
- Check your state's licensing body to see what work you can do and at what job value without a licence
- Fit out a ute or van with a core hand and power tool kit and get insured
- Introduce yourself to local property managers and builders and offer a call-out rate for small jobs
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, property managers and builders needing reliable small jobs done quickly.
How it makes money
Hourly rate or fixed price per job, plus materials. A steady stream of small repairs and fit-outs from property managers can fill the diary.
Skills that help
- Carpentry or joinery trade skills
- Problem-solving on site
- Clear communication and reliable timekeeping
Watch out for
- State licensing rules for building and carpentry work, which vary and often have job value limits
- Public liability and tool insurance, plus workers compensation once you hire
- Working at height and dust hazards on site
- Older homes may contain asbestos, check safe work rules before cutting or drilling
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: mobile joiner for doors, windows and fit-outs
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 joinery business in Australia?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your tools, vehicle setup and insurance. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,500 to $10,000, depending on how many jobs you take on.
Do I need a licence for mobile door and window repair work in Australia?
Check your state's licensing rules for building and carpentry work, which vary and often have job value limits. Also check public liability, tool insurance and workers compensation once you hire.
What safety issues should a mobile joiner check before starting?
Check safe work rules for working at height and dust hazards on site. Older homes may contain asbestos, so check the rules before cutting or drilling. Estimates suggest at least about 12 hours a week to get started.
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