Mobile TV repair technician

Homeowners with large or wall-mounted TVs, landlords, property managers, bars, restaurants, offices and small hotels.

A call-out and diagnostic fee plus a fixed price per repair. Service agreements with businesses that have several screens can bring steady work.

• Electronics diagnosis and board-level repair
• Safe handling of large screens
• Clear quotes and friendly customer service

• Commercial general liability insurance, and check your auto policy covers business use
• Mains voltage risks and screen damage, so work carefully and tell customers about the risks upfront
• Check whether your municipality or province requires any business licence for mobile services
• Travel time can eat into profit, so keep your service area tight
• Winter weather can affect travel and moving electronics, so plan for it
• If you hire help, check WCB/WSIB requirements in your province

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on your vehicle, diagnostic tools, spare parts and insurance. These are estimates, so get quotes for equipment and cover before you spend.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $6,500, depending on your service area, job volume and pricing. Travel time can eat into profit, so keeping your service area tight may help.

Check commercial general liability insurance and whether your auto policy covers business use. Check whether your municipality or province requires a business licence for mobile services, and WCB/WSIB requirements if you hire help. Tell customers about screen and mains voltage risks upfront.