Aerial service for landlords and apartment blocks
Look after shared TV aerials and outlets for property managers, landlords and small apartment buildings.
- A$6k-20k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A trade service focused on rental properties and small multi-unit buildings: checking and repairing shared aerial systems, adding outlets, and fixing reception faults between tenancies.
Your first three steps
- Learn how shared aerial systems in apartment blocks are set up, through supplier training or an experienced installer
- Introduce yourself to local property managers and strata managers with a simple price list and proof of insurance
- Set up job-tracking and invoicing software so you can send quotes and tax invoices quickly
Who pays
Property managers, landlords, strata managers and owners corporations of small blocks.
How it makes money
Fixed-price repair jobs and inspections, plus ongoing work from property managers who send you repeat jobs. Larger shared-system jobs are quoted separately.
Skills that help
- Fault-finding on shared aerial systems
- Quoting and invoicing for business clients
- Reliable scheduling and communication
Watch out for
- Check with ACMA whether you need a cabling registration for the low-voltage antenna and communications cabling you plan to install, as requirements depend on the type of work
- Any work on mains-powered equipment or 230V wiring (for example power supplies for amplifiers) generally must be done by a licensed electrician, so check your state or territory electrical regulator's rules before taking that work on
- Public liability insurance, since property managers often ask for a certificate; check for workers compensation if you hire
- Work in apartment buildings may need strata approval, access arrangements and safe roof-access procedures
- Business clients can pay slowly, so agree payment terms upfront
- Some buildings now use other TV delivery systems, so check what local demand looks like
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: aerial service for landlords and apartment blocks
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 an aerial service for landlords and strata?
Startup costs are typically around $6,000 to $20,000, depending on your equipment, vehicle and insurance. This is an estimate, so price your tools and cover before you commit to contracts with property managers.
What can I earn maintaining aerials for landlords and apartment blocks?
Monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $18,000, depending on how many property managers and buildings you work for. Business clients can pay slowly, so it is worth agreeing payment terms upfront.
What licences and rules should I check for strata aerial work?
Check with ACMA whether you need a cabling registration, and with your state or territory electrical regulator about mains-powered or 230V work. Also check public liability insurance, strata approval and safe roof-access arrangements.
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