Mobile horsebox and trailer servicing business
Service and repair horse trailers and horseboxes at owners' yards, so they don't have to travel to a garage.
- £3k-12k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
Official data
6,514 UK companies in this field, 30% registered in the last 2 years
SIC 45190 “Sale of other motor vehicles”. Source: Companies House, November 2026.
What it is
A mobile service that inspects, maintains and repairs horse trailers and horseboxes at the customer's yard or home. Typical jobs are brakes, bearings, lights, tyres, tow hitches, ramps and floors.
Your first three steps
- Check your skills against the work you plan to offer, and book a trailer or vehicle maintenance course if there are gaps
- Price a van, tools and a parts supplier account, then set service and hourly rates by checking local rivals
- Contact local yards, riding schools and pony clubs and offer a discounted first service in return for reviews
Who pays
Private horse owners, riding schools, livery yards and competition riders who need their transport safe and ready for the season.
How it makes money
Fixed prices for standard services, hourly labour for repairs, plus a margin on parts. Regular yards and annual service reminders bring repeat work.
Skills that help
- Mechanical or trailer repair experience
- Understanding braking and axle systems
- Clear, honest customer service
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, and check whether you need motor trade insurance or cover for working on customers' vehicles
- Brake and chassis work is safety-critical, so only take on jobs you are trained and insured to do
- Horseboxes over 3.5 tonnes may have extra testing and servicing rules, so check with DVSA before offering that work
- Working outdoors at yards in poor weather, and the risk of nervous horses nearby
Deep research report · UK
Everything you need to start: mobile horsebox and trailer servicing
Researched with live web search for United Kingdom: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a mobile horsebox servicing business?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £3,000 to £12,000, depending on your vehicle, tools, insurance and the range of work you offer. Check what cover you need before working on customers' vehicles.
How much can a mobile horsebox and trailer servicing business make?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £1,500 to £6,500, depending on how many jobs you take and the type of work. Revenue is not profit, and working outdoors at yards in poor weather can affect your schedule.
What rules and checks apply to servicing horseboxes and trailers?
Check public liability insurance and whether you need motor trade insurance or cover for working on customers' vehicles. Brake and chassis work is safety-critical, so only take jobs you are trained and insured for. For horseboxes over 3.5 tonnes, check testing and servicing rules with DVSA.
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