Mobile coin laundry machine installer and repairer

Laundromat owners, landlords, condo boards and property managers with shared laundry rooms.

Margin on machines you supply, installation and coordination fees, hourly or call-out rates for repairs, and yearly service contracts for buildings with several machines.

• Mechanical and electrical fault-finding
• Reliable, quick response to breakdowns
• Dealing with property managers and business owners

• Gas dryer hookups usually need a certified gas fitter and fixed electrical work a licensed electrician in most provinces; check your provincial regulator and do not do this work yourself unless you hold the right certification
• Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether your insurer covers work in other people's buildings
• Check whether a municipal business licence or registration is needed in your area; a general business licence is not always required, so confirm with your city or town
• WCB/WSIB registration may be needed if you hire a helper (rules vary by province)
• Water damage or fire risk from faulty installs, so follow manufacturer instructions and local codes

Startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $90,000, depending on your van, tools, parts and any machines you buy to resell. These are estimates, so get supplier and insurance quotes before you commit.

Gas dryer hookups usually need a certified gas fitter, and fixed electrical work a licensed electrician in most provinces. Check your provincial regulator, confirm insurance covers work in other people's buildings, and ask your municipality about licences.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on sales, installs and repair contracts with laundromats and property managers. Plan for at least about 25 hours a week, including quick responses to breakdowns.