Spa servicing and minor repairs round

Home owners who don't want to look after their spa themselves, plus holiday rental owners and small accommodation providers.

A fixed price per service visit, often monthly or fortnightly, plus extra for chemicals, filters and small parts. Referrals to licensed repairers can bring in commission or return work.

• Water testing and chemical handling
• Reliable routine and scheduling
• Practical hands-on repair skills
• Friendly customer service

• Public liability insurance and a clear scope of work
• Don't open electrical panels or rewire anything unless licensed, check your state's rules
• Safe storage and handling of spa chemicals
• Check whether your council requires approval if you store gear at home
• Work can be seasonal in cooler areas, so plan your cash flow

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $800 to $3,500, depending on your testing kit, cleaning supplies, tools, transport and insurance. It is a lower-cost way into the spa trade.

Monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $3,000, depending on how many regular customers you build up and the hours you work. Work can be seasonal in cooler areas, so plan your cash flow.

Check public liability insurance and set a clear scope of work. Don't open electrical panels or rewire anything unless licensed, so check your state's rules. Also check safe chemical storage and whether your council requires approval for storing gear at home.