Home workshop bike repairs

Local commuters, families, club cyclists and people with neglected bikes that need getting back on the road.

Fixed prices for services and labour for repairs, plus a margin on parts you supply.

• Bike mechanics and wheel building basics
• Organising jobs and parts orders
• Clear communication about costs
• Local marketing

• Check your lease, mortgage terms and council rules before running a business from home
• Public liability insurance, plus cover for customers' bikes while in your care
• Neighbour impact from noise, visitors and parking
• Safe storage of oils, degreasers and used parts, and check how to dispose of waste properly

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £500 to £2,500, depending on the tools and workstand you buy, your parts stock and insurance. Using a garage, shed or outbuilding you already have helps keep costs down.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £300 to £2,000, depending on how many bikes you repair, your prices and how well you promote locally. These are estimates, not guarantees, and your costs come out of that figure.

Check your lease, mortgage terms and council rules before running a business from home. Look at public liability insurance, including cover for customers' bikes in your care, neighbour impact from noise and parking, and safe storage and disposal of oils and degreasers.