Mobile motorhome repair and servicing

Private motorhome and campervan owners, plus small hire fleets and storage sites that need repairs without moving the vehicle.

Hourly labour rate or fixed price per job, plus a margin on parts. A call-out charge can cover travel time.

• Motor vehicle repair or trade background
• 12V and basic electrical knowledge
• Diagnosing faults and damp
• Clear communication with customers

• Gas work on motorhomes: check what qualifications are needed (for example Gas Safe rules for the appliances you plan to work on)
• Public liability and motor trade insurance, and cover for customers' vehicles while in your care
• Working on a customer's driveway or a campsite may need permission, so check the rules
• Disposal of waste oil, batteries and old parts: check what you need to do with your council
• Warranty and quality claims if a repair fails, so keep clear job records

Startup costs are estimated at typically around £4,000 to £20,000, depending on your van, tools and diagnostic equipment. Treat this as an estimate and price your own set-up based on the jobs you plan to take on.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on the jobs you take, such as habitation fixes, minor mechanical work and leak sealing. The estimate assumes at least about 15 hours a week.

Check what qualifications are needed for gas work, for example Gas Safe rules for the appliances you plan to work on. Also check public liability and motor trade insurance, permission to work on driveways or campsites, and waste disposal with your council.