Mobile phone repair service

Busy professionals, students, office teams and anyone who wants a same-day fix without visiting a shop.

A fixed price per repair, based on the phone model and the part. You earn the difference between the part cost and the price, plus a call-out fee for farther trips.

• Steady hands and patience with small parts
• Basic electronics know-how
• Customer service and clear quoting

• Commercial general liability insurance, and cover for customers' devices while in your care
• Check with your municipality whether you need a business licence to work as a mobile service
• Data privacy: customers' phones hold personal information, so be clear about how you handle it
• Poor-quality parts can cause returns, so check suppliers carefully
• Some manufacturers limit repairs or warranties, so explain this clearly to customers
• Winter driving and cold weather can make travelling and doing repairs harder

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $800 to $3,500, depending on your toolkit, parts stock and vehicle needs. These are estimates, so compare parts suppliers and insurance quotes before you buy.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many jobs you take and the repairs you offer. Winter driving and cold weather can make travelling and repairing harder, so plan for that.

Check whether your municipality requires a business licence for mobile services, and look at commercial general liability insurance with cover for customers' devices. Also check data privacy handling, supplier quality, and manufacturer limits on repairs or warranties.