Mobile TV repair technician
Visit homes and businesses to diagnose and fix big or wall-mounted TVs on the spot.
- A$3k-9k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A call-out service that repairs TVs at the customer's place, which suits large or wall-mounted sets that are hard to move. Harder faults come back to your workshop.
Your first three steps
- Build a van or ute kit of tools, test equipment and common parts for popular brands
- Register an ABN, get insurance and set a call-out fee after checking local competitors
- Contact local pubs, motels, real estate agents and retirement villages to offer your service
Who pays
Homeowners with large or expensive TVs, older customers who can't carry a set, and hotels, pubs, clubs and offices.
How it makes money
A call-out and diagnosis fee, then a quoted price for the repair. Business clients may pay for regular maintenance or priority visits.
Skills that help
- Electronics fault-finding
- Carrying a good range of spare parts
- Friendly, trustworthy customer service in people's homes
Watch out for
- Check with your state's electrical safety regulator whether a licence or registration is needed for this work
- Public liability insurance and a suitable vehicle
- Safe lifting of large screens, as damage or injury is a real risk
- Travel time can eat into earnings, so choose a service area carefully
- Check repair guarantee obligations under the Australian Consumer Law
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: mobile TV repair technician
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 TV repair business?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $9,000, depending on your vehicle, tools, test equipment and the range of spare parts you carry. Treat this as an estimate and price your own van or car setup.
How much can a mobile TV repair technician earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on how many call-outs you do, your pricing and your service area. Travel time can eat into earnings, so choose your area carefully.
What licences and rules should I check for TV repair call-outs?
Check with your state's electrical safety regulator whether a licence or registration is needed for this work. Also check public liability insurance, a suitable vehicle, safe lifting of large screens and repair guarantee obligations under the Australian Consumer Law.
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