On-site AV repair for venues

Theatres, pubs and clubs, schools, churches, hotels, conference venues, offices and AV hire companies.

Call-out fees plus hourly labour and parts, with the option of annual maintenance contracts for regular customers.

• Electronics and AV fault-finding
• Driving and carrying kit
• Reliable, calm customer service

• Public liability insurance, and tools and equipment cover for your van
• Working at height on ceiling-mounted projectors, so check safe access equipment and training
• Electrical safety on customers' premises, so check what qualifications or testing you should hold
• Customers may expect fast response, so be clear about your availability
• Check whether your van insurance covers business use

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £7,000, depending on the tools, test equipment and van set-up you need, plus insurance. Treat this as an estimate and price your own kit list.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on how many venues, schools and offices you serve. The estimate starts from about 15 hours a week, and customers may expect a fast response.

Check public liability insurance, cover for tools and equipment in your van, and whether your van insurance covers business use. Also check safe access equipment and training for working at height, and what qualifications or testing apply to electrical safety.