Mobile paint stripping for doors and window frames

Owners of older and heritage homes, renovators, painters, builders and property managers preparing buildings for repainting.

Quote per item or per job, or charge an hourly rate. Painters and builders who subcontract to you can provide repeat work.

• Physical fitness and working at heights safely
• Safe use of heat guns, strippers and respirators
• Clear quoting and communication
• Tidy site habits

• Lead paint in older homes, and asbestos in some old materials, so check testing and safe work rules with your state workplace safety regulator before starting
• Containing dust and paint waste on site and disposing of it properly, check with your local council and state EPA
• Fire risk when using heat guns near timber, roof cavities and dry leaves
• Safe work at height, and workers compensation insurance if you hire help
• Some strippers have restrictions or health risks, check what is allowed in your state

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $9,000, depending on the equipment you buy, such as heat guns, steam tools, strippers and safety gear. These are estimates, so get quotes for your own setup before you commit.

Check for lead paint in older homes and asbestos in some old materials, and ask your state workplace safety regulator about testing and safe work rules. Also check how to contain dust and dispose of paint waste with your local council and state EPA.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how many jobs you take and the size of each one. Plan on at least about 12 hours a week. These are estimates, not guaranteed income.