Home workshop mower repair

Households, landscapers, gardeners and local groups such as allotment societies or small clubs.

Fixed-price services plus parts and labour for repairs. Some owners also buy and refurbish broken mowers to resell, which can add extra income.

• Small engine repair and servicing
• Organising jobs and parts orders
• Fair, clear pricing

• Permission to work from home, noise and customer parking may be issues with neighbours or the council
• Fire risk from petrol and oils, check safe storage and your home insurance
• Public liability insurance and cover for customers' machines while in your care
• Disposing of waste oil, fuel and old parts properly, check local rules

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £800 to £3,500, depending on your tools, workshop set-up, parts stock and insurance. If you already have a garage or shed and some tools, your spending may be towards the lower end.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on how many machines you repair, your pricing and whether you charge for collection and return. These are estimates only and will depend on local demand.

Check whether you need permission to work from home, and whether noise or customer parking could cause issues with neighbours or the council. Also check petrol and oil storage and your home insurance, public liability cover, cover for customers' machines, and local waste disposal rules.