Hydraulic cylinder and pump repair workshop

Construction and plant firms, haulage and tipper fleets, agricultural contractors, waste companies and local factories.

Fixed or quoted prices per repair, plus parts and seals. Some workshops add a collection and delivery service or service contracts for fleets.

• Hydraulics knowledge and fault finding
• Machining or fabrication basics, such as lathe work and honing
• Quoting accurately and managing customer relationships

• Check that the unit has the right planning use class for industrial work and that your lease allows it
• Public liability, product liability and employer's liability insurance if you take on staff
• Hazardous waste such as used oil needs proper storage and disposal, so check the rules and register where required
• Machine guarding and safe use of workshop equipment, so check Health and Safety Executive guidance
• Equipment costs are high, so test demand before buying expensive machines

Startup costs are typically around £20,000 to £80,000, depending on the unit, machinery, tooling and stock you need. These are estimates, so test demand before buying expensive machines and compare quotes.

Monthly revenue is typically around £5,000 to £22,000, depending on your customer base, the mix of cylinder and pump work, and how many hours you put in. Treat this as an estimate, not a forecast.

Check the unit has the right planning use class and your lease allows industrial work. Also check insurance, hazardous waste storage and disposal for used oil, and Health and Safety Executive guidance on machine guarding.