Mobile water damage restoration service

Homeowners, landlords, strata managers and small businesses, often through their insurers.

Call-out and assessment fee, plus daily equipment hire charges and labour. Insurance jobs are usually quoted and invoiced to the insurer or builder.

• Comfortable with physical, messy work
• Understanding how moisture moves through buildings
• Clear communication with stressed customers and insurers
• Good record keeping and photos

• Public liability insurance, and check whether you need professional indemnity too
• Workers compensation insurance once you hire staff, which differs by state
• Asbestos in older buildings and mould, so check your state's rules before disturbing materials
• Sewage or contaminated water jobs carry health risks and need proper protective gear and training
• Check your state's licensing rules before doing any plumbing, electrical or building repairs, which may need a licensed trade
• Many insurers use approved supplier panels, so it can take months to get steady work

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on how much drying and extraction equipment you buy, your vehicle and your insurance. Your own mix of gear and set-up will move the figure within that range.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on how many call-outs you attend, the size of the jobs and whether insurer work comes through. Insurer panels can take months to crack, so early work may be patchy.

Check public liability insurance and whether you need professional indemnity too. Look at workers compensation once you hire, which differs by state. Also check your state's rules on asbestos and mould, contaminated water jobs, and licensing for plumbing, electrical or building repairs.