Mobile mower servicing and refurbished sales

Homeowners who can't easily transport a mower, lawn mowing contractors, and small businesses or community groups with garden equipment.

Call-out and service fees, parts markup, and profit on refurbished machines sold through social media marketplaces or word of mouth.

• Small engine servicing and repair
• Sourcing and refurbishing used machines
• Reliable scheduling and customer communication

• Public liability insurance, and check whether you need product liability for resold machines
• Reselling used machines: make sure they are safe and be clear about what is and isn't guaranteed (check Australian Consumer Law obligations)
• Safe handling and disposal of fuel, oil and old parts, so check local council rules
• Working from home may need council approval for a home-based business, so check before storing stock or parts

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your vehicle setup, tools, parts and how many machines you buy to refurbish and resell.

Check public liability insurance and whether you need product liability for resold machines. Make sure used machines are safe, be clear about guarantees under Australian Consumer Law, and check local council rules on fuel, oil and parts disposal and home-based business approval.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how many services you book and how many refurbished machines you sell. The estimates assume at least around 10 hours a week.