Mobile spring and suspension fitter

Small fleets, tradespeople with work vans, farmers, trailer and RV owners, and garages that need extra hands.

A call-out fee or labour rate per job plus a markup on parts. Regular fleet clients give predictable repeat work.

• Suspension repair experience
• Safe jacking and stand use
• Scheduling and quoting

• Trade certification rules, which differ by province, so check with your provincial regulator
• Commercial general liability and commercial vehicle insurance covering work done on customers' property
• Municipal rules on repair work in driveways or on streets, so check with your municipality
• Working outdoors in winter, with rusted bolts and icy ground slowing jobs
• Safe disposal of old springs and parts, and a limit on job types you can do safely without a lift

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $35,000 CAD, depending on the van, your tools and jacking equipment, and the insurance you arrange. A used van and a focused tool list can keep costs lower.

Check trade certification rules with your provincial regulator, as they differ by province. Also check commercial general liability and commercial vehicle insurance for work on customers' property, and municipal rules on repair work in driveways or on streets.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $14,000 CAD, depending on your service area, the jobs you accept and your rates. Winter work outdoors, with rusted bolts and icy ground, can slow jobs.