Mobile pool equipment repair service
Fix pool pumps, filters, heaters and leaks at customers' homes across your local area.
- A$4k-20k
- Part-time
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A call-out service that diagnoses and repairs swimming pool equipment such as pumps, filters, chlorinators, heaters and cleaners, plus fixing minor leaks and plumbing faults around the pool.
Your first three steps
- Check which licences or registrations your state or territory requires for pool plumbing and electrical work, and get any training you need
- Set up a ute or van with common spare parts and tools, and open trade accounts with local pool suppliers
- Register an ABN, get insurance, and ask local pool shops and property managers to pass on repair jobs
Who pays
Home pool owners, body corporates, holiday rental owners and small commercial pools like motels and caravan parks.
How it makes money
Call-out fee plus labour and a markup on parts. Repeat work comes from regular servicing and referrals from pool shops and property managers.
Skills that help
- Fault finding on pumps and filters
- Basic plumbing and pool plumbing
- Customer service and clear quoting
- Driving and managing a work schedule
Watch out for
- Plumbing and electrical work on pool equipment often needs a licensed tradesperson in your state, so check with your state licensing body
- Public liability insurance, and workers compensation once you hire
- Handling pool chemicals safely, and working around water and electricity
- Pool safety barrier rules vary by state and council, so check before offering any compliance-related work
- GST registration is required once turnover reaches the threshold
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Everything you need to start: mobile pool equipment repair service
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 pool repair business?
Startup costs are typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on your vehicle, tools and parts stock, and how much testing equipment you buy upfront. Treat this as an estimate and price your own setup before committing.
How much can a mobile pool repair service earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $2,500 to $12,000, depending on how many call-outs you take, the type of repairs and the hours you work. These are estimates only, and your running costs will reduce what you take home.
Do I need a licence to repair pool equipment in Australia?
Check with your state licensing body, as plumbing and electrical work on pool equipment often needs a licensed tradesperson. Also check public liability insurance, workers compensation once you hire, chemical handling, pool barrier rules and GST registration.
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