On-site studio and broadcast gear repair

Production companies, small TV and streaming studios, schools and universities, churches, event venues and AV hire companies.

Call-out fee plus hourly labour, with ongoing service agreements or retainers for regular clients.

• Electronics repair and testing
• Knowledge of professional video systems and signal flow
• Reliable, punctual and calm under deadline pressure
• Basic invoicing and quoting

• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, as faults in client equipment can be costly
• Check whether electrical work on mains-connected equipment needs a licence in your state or territory
• Electrical safety testing and tagging may need separate training, check your state rules
• Site inductions and working safely in venues with rigging or live events
• Carrying valuable client equipment and parts in your vehicle

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on your tools, test gear and how you set up your vehicle. Your own figure will depend on what you already own.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many clients you win and your call-out rates. The estimated minimum time is around 15 hours per week.

Check public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and whether electrical work on mains-connected equipment needs a licence in your state or territory. Also check testing and tagging training, site inductions and safety around rigging or live events.