Home-based vacuum repair and service

Households, renters and older people who would rather repair than replace, plus small offices and landlords.

A fixed price per service or a quote per repair, plus parts. A small mark-up on belts, filters and batteries adds to the labour charge.

• Basic electrical and mechanical know-how
• Diagnosing faults patiently
• Clear quoting and customer communication

• Check with your local council whether a home-based business needs approval
• Public liability insurance, and check whether you need product liability cover for repairs
• Electrical safety testing and tagging: check whether your state or territory requires any licence or qualification for electrical appliance repair
• Check whether registration for GST is needed once your turnover reaches the threshold
• Warranty claims: be clear about what you guarantee on parts and labour

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $2,500, depending on the tools, test equipment and spare parts you buy and how you set up your workbench. These are estimates, so start with the most common repairs.

Check whether your state or territory requires any licence or qualification for electrical appliance repair, including safety testing and tagging. Also check council approval for a home-based business, and public liability and product liability insurance.

Monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $2,500, depending on how many repairs you take on and your pricing. That is revenue, not profit. It typically takes at least around 6 hours a week.