Tech service business ideas for working out and about
37 ideas
These 37 ideas suit people who like practical problem-solving and would rather be at a customer's home, office or venue than behind a desk. Options range from a home alarm and CCTV installer to a mobile printer repair and servicing round, or drone photography and video for property.
Home alarm and CCTV installer
Supply and fit burglar alarms, video doorbells and CCTV for homeowners and small shops in your area.
- £2k-8k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Computer repair at people's homes
Visit homes and small offices to fix slow, broken or virus-hit laptops and PCs.
- £300-1.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile phone repairer who comes to you
Fix cracked screens and tired batteries at people's homes, workplaces or market stalls, with no shop rent.
- £500-2.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Home and small office computer security
Remove malware and set up protection for households and tiny offices, at their place or by remote session.
- £200-1.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Home CCTV installer
Fit and set up security cameras and video doorbells for homeowners and landlords in your area.
- £800-4k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Business CCTV install and maintenance
Install and look after camera systems for shops, offices and units, with regular checks and repairs.
- £2.5k-12k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Card machine reseller for local traders
Help local shops, cafes and market traders choose and set up card machines through a payment provider's reseller scheme.
- £100-800
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Card terminal supply and install service
Supply, set up and support card terminals and mobile readers for shops, restaurants and traders in your area.
- £1.5k-7k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Mobile phone and tablet screen repair
Replace cracked phone and tablet screens at customers' homes, offices or a meeting point.
- £500-2.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Local card machine reseller
Sign up local shops, cafes and traders to card machines from an established provider and earn commission.
- £100-500
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile computer repair and help
Visit homes and small offices to fix, clean up and upgrade laptops and PCs.
- £300-2k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Home wifi and network installer
Fix patchy wifi and set up reliable home networks for households and home workers.
- £300-1.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Small office network installer
Install, cable and look after networks for small offices, shops and clinics.
- £1.5k-6k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Freelance PLC and controls engineer
Programme and commission control systems for factories and machine builders as a one-person automation business.
- £1.5k-6k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Mobile phone repair service
Fix cracked screens, batteries and charging ports at people's homes or workplaces.
- £400-2k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
AV supply and setup for venues and offices
Supply and install screens, sound and meeting room kit for small venues, offices and schools.
- £3k-15k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Meeting room video kit supplier and installer
Supply and fit screens, cameras and speakers so small firms can run proper video meetings.
- £2k-10k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Mobile typewriter servicing for offices
Visit offices, studios and collectors to service typewriters on site, and take trickier machines back to your bench.
- £800-3.5k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Office phone and data cabling installer
Install and fix network cabling, data points and phone systems for small offices, shops and surgeries.
- £1.5k-6k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Mobile TV repair visits
Diagnose and fix faulty TVs in customers' homes, from dead power boards to backlight faults.
- £800-3.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Local card terminal reseller and installer
Visit local shops, cafes and market traders to supply, set up and support card machines.
- £200-1k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Home computer and wifi help
Visit households to fix slow laptops, set up wifi and printers, and remove viruses.
- £200-1k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
GPS tracking supplier for local fleets
Supply and fit vehicle tracking for local tradespeople, couriers and small fleets, with monthly service plans.
- £1.5k-8k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Lab microscope servicing for schools and labs
Service and calibrate microscopes for schools, colleges and small labs through visits and a workshop unit.
- £2k-10k
- Part-time
- Out and about
About these ideas
Most rely on a reliable vehicle, a good tool kit and a reputation for turning up on time. Before you choose, think about the skills and any training you already have, the stock and equipment you would need to carry, and whether your customers are mostly households or small businesses. Business clients often mean steadier repeat work, while households need more marketing. Check what insurance, qualifications and permissions your chosen work may require.
More ideas
- IT support for local small businesses
- Freelance AV consultant for offices and venues
- AV installation and event support service
- Mobile photocopier repair engineer
- Meeting room video setup and support
- Mobile printer repair and servicing
- Mobile printer and copier repair
- Mobile printer and cutter service engineer
- Drone photography and video for property
- Drone roof and site inspections
- Cabling subcontractor for new builds and fit-outs
- On-site video kit repair for studios
- On-site AV repair for venues
Questions
Do I need qualifications to start a mobile tech service?
It depends on the work. Repair and support roles often rely on experience, while electrical, alarm or drone work may involve training, certification or permissions. Check the requirements for your chosen service with relevant trade bodies and official UK guidance before taking customers.
What insurance should I check for on-site tech work?
Look at public liability cover, since you will be working on customers' premises, and consider professional indemnity, tools and equipment cover, and business vehicle insurance. Ask an insurer or broker what suits your service, and check whether any clients require particular cover.
How do I find my first customers when I work on the move?
Start with local contacts: small offices, landlords, schools, shops and event organisers. A Google Business Profile, local directories and word of mouth help. Check whether you need to register for data protection, and keep clear quotes and written terms for each job.