Home workshop TV repair

Households with larger or higher-end TVs, landlords, small businesses, and pubs, clubs and motels with screens to keep running.

A diagnosis fee plus a quoted price per repair covering parts and labour. Repeat work can come from local businesses and referrals from retailers.

• Electronics fault-finding
• Soldering and board-level repair
• Clear quoting and honest advice on repair vs replace

• Check with your state's electrical safety regulator whether repairing mains-powered equipment needs a licence or registration
• Public liability insurance, and cover for customers' goods while in your care
• Mains and stored charge in TVs can be dangerous, so get proper training first
• Many cheap TVs cost more to repair than replace, so be upfront about this when quoting
• Check your repair guarantee obligations under the Australian Consumer Law, and how you will dispose of e-waste

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $5,000, depending on your test equipment, soldering tools and starting stock of common parts. Treat this as an estimate and price your own workbench setup first.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many TVs you fix, your pricing and the hours you work. That is revenue before parts and other costs, and some repairs may not be worthwhile for customers.

Check with your state's electrical safety regulator whether repairing mains-powered equipment needs a licence or registration. Also check public liability cover for customers' goods, training for stored-charge risks, repair guarantee obligations under the Australian Consumer Law and e-waste disposal.