Mobile hydraulic hose repair van
Drive to farms, job sites and yards to make and replace hydraulic hoses on the spot, so machines get back to work fast.
- C$15k-60k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A van or truck fitted with a hose crimper, fittings and hose stock. You replace burst or leaking hoses at the customer's site and can also handle simple fittings and leak fixes.
Your first three steps
- Take a hydraulics or hose assembly course, or work for a hydraulic shop to learn safe crimping and pressure ratings
- Price out a used van, a crimper and a starter stock of common hoses and fittings, and check with a local supplier about trade accounts
- Visit local farms, contractors and equipment dealers, then offer a fast-response service to a few fleets as your first customers
Who pays
Farmers, construction and excavation firms, landscapers, forestry crews, small fleets and equipment owners who can't afford downtime.
How it makes money
A call-out fee plus a charge for parts and labour on each job. Emergency and after-hours calls usually earn a higher rate, and fleet clients can bring in repeat work.
Skills that help
- Mechanical aptitude
- Reading hose and fitting specifications
- Reliable and quick to respond
- Basic bookkeeping and quoting
Watch out for
- Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether you also need coverage for the quality of your repair work
- High-pressure hydraulic fluid can cause serious injection injuries, so check safety training requirements with your provincial workplace safety body
- Rules for storing and disposing of waste oil and handling spills, which differ by province and municipality
- WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire, with rules that vary by province
- Heavy tools and stock in the van, so check the vehicle's load capacity and your commercial vehicle insurance
- Winter weather and seasonal swings in farm and construction work can affect call volume
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Everything you need to start: mobile hydraulic hose repair van
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- 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 hydraulic hose repair business?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on the van or truck, crimper, fittings and hose stock. Check the vehicle's load capacity and your commercial vehicle insurance.
How much can a mobile hydraulic hose repair business earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,500 to $20,000, depending on your area, customers and how quickly you respond. Winter weather and seasonal swings in farm and construction work can affect call volume.
What safety and insurance rules should I check in Canada?
Check commercial general liability insurance and coverage for repair quality, safety training requirements with your provincial workplace safety body (high-pressure fluid can cause serious injuries), waste oil and spill rules, and WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire.
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