Home lamp repair and rewiring workshop

Households with favourite or inherited lamps, antique dealers, vintage sellers and second-hand shops.

A fixed price per repair or rewire, plus parts. Regular work from dealers and shops can add steady repeat jobs.

• Basic electrical knowledge and careful wiring
• Patient, tidy hand work
• Customer service and clear quoting

• Check whether your province requires any electrical licence for repairing lamps and other plug-in items
• Use certified parts (such as CSA or cUL marked) and check with your regulator on any rules for repaired goods
• Commercial general liability insurance, since faulty wiring can cause fires
• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence
• Keep a record of each repair in case of a later dispute

Estimated startup costs are typically around $300 to $1,500, depending on the tools and test equipment you buy, your stock of parts, and how you set up your workspace at home.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $300 to $1,800, depending on how many repairs you take on and what you charge. The idea assumes at least about 5 hours a week.

Check whether your province requires an electrical licence for repairing plug-in items. Use certified parts such as CSA or cUL marked, check regulator rules on repaired goods, get liability insurance, check home-based business licensing, and record each repair.