Mobile stone cutter for paving and garden features
Travel to homes and building sites to cut stone paving, steps, walling and feature pieces on the spot.
- A$5k-25k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
An on-site stone cutting service using portable wet saws and grinders to cut and shape paving, copings, steps and walling stone at the customer's property.
Your first three steps
- Build experience with a stonemason or landscaper and consider a stonemasonry course
- Price a ute or van setup with a portable wet saw, water supply, dust controls and safety gear
- Contact local landscapers and paving contractors and offer a trial day of cutting
Who pays
Landscapers, paving contractors, builders and homeowners doing garden projects.
How it makes money
Hourly or day rate, or a fixed price per job, often with repeat work from landscapers.
Skills that help
- Cutting and shaping stone accurately
- Safe use of portable saws and grinders
- Reliable and punctual on site
Watch out for
- Silica dust risk: check your state's work health and safety regulator for rules on wet cutting and respiratory protection
- Public liability insurance and cover for tools
- You may need a White Card for construction sites, check your state's requirements
- Check noise and working hours rules with the local council
- Heavy lifting and manual handling strain
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: mobile stone cutter for paving and garden features
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 stone cutting business?
Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on portable wet saws, grinders, your vehicle and safety gear. These are estimates, so price your equipment against the work you plan to take on.
How much can a mobile stone cutter earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $2,500 to $10,000, depending on how many jobs you do, the job size and your rates. This is an estimate, and work can vary with the season and local demand.
What rules and safety points should I check before starting?
Check your state's work health and safety regulator for rules on wet cutting, silica dust and respiratory protection. Also check whether you need a White Card for construction sites, council noise and working hours rules, and insurance.
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