Garden and lawn equipment hire shop

Homeowners and acreage owners, landscapers, gardeners, property managers, councils and community groups.

Hire fees by the half day, day, weekend and week, with bonds, delivery charges, consumables and sometimes sales of fuel, oils and accessories.

• Small-engine repair and servicing
• Safe use and demonstration of machinery
• Pricing and stock management
• Customer service and basic bookkeeping

• Zoning and council approval for the premises, including noise and fuel storage
• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus cover for stock, theft and damage
• Workers compensation insurance once you hire staff, check your state scheme
• Work health and safety duties, including machine guarding, training and maintenance records
• Chainsaws and some machinery may need specific safety training or supplier checks, check state rules
• Machines can be costly to replace if lost or damaged, so check bond and ID procedures

Startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on the size of your machine fleet, premises, servicing tools and insurance. Treat this as an estimate and get real supplier and lease quotes.

Check zoning and council approval for the premises, including noise and fuel storage. Also check public liability and product liability insurance, workers compensation once you hire, work health and safety duties, and any training needed for chainsaws and similar machinery.

Monthly revenue is typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your range, location and how often machines are out on hire. Estimates start at about 35 hours a week. Machines can be costly to replace if lost.