Mobile hose and fittings service
Drive a stocked van to farms, shops and job sites and make up replacement hoses on the spot.
- C$12k-50k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A van stocked with hose, couplings and a crimping machine. You make up custom hoses at the customer's site, so their machinery is back to work quickly.
Your first three steps
- Contact a few wholesale hose and fitting distributors about trade accounts and training on crimping equipment
- Price a used crimper and a starter stock of the most common hose sizes and fittings in your area
- Visit nearby farms, repair shops and contractors, and offer a fast-response account
Who pays
Farmers, contractors, trucking and equipment owners, and small industrial shops that can't afford to wait for a part.
How it makes money
You mark up hose and fittings, and charge a call-out or labour fee. Repeat accounts with farms and contractors keep the van busy.
Skills that help
- Mechanical aptitude
- Customer service
- Organizing stock and routes
Watch out for
- Commercial general liability and product liability insurance, since a failed hose can cause injury or damage
- Correct pressure ratings and crimp specifications for every hose you make, and keep records
- Check vehicle insurance and any provincial rules for carrying equipment and materials
- Busy seasons (spring seeding, fall harvest) and slower winter months can swing your income
- Check whether your municipality requires a business licence
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Everything you need to start: mobile hose and fittings service
Researched with live web search for Canada: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a mobile hose service in Canada?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $12,000 to $50,000, depending on your van, crimping machine, hose and coupling stock, and insurance. A larger starting inventory pushes costs toward the higher end.
How much can a mobile hose and fittings business earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on your customer mix, how many call-outs you handle and how busy and slow seasons affect your work.
What rules should I check before making hoses for customers?
Arrange commercial general liability and product liability insurance, since a failed hose can cause injury or damage. Check correct pressure ratings and crimp specifications, keep records, and check vehicle insurance, provincial equipment-carrying rules and municipal licences.
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