Mobile piano repair technician

Home piano owners, schools, churches, community halls, music teachers and small venues.

A call-out fee or hourly rate for repairs, plus parts. Many technicians also offer tuning alongside repairs, which brings regular repeat customers.

• Fine hand skills and patience
• Good ear for pitch and tone
• Understanding how piano actions work
• Clear, honest customer communication

• Public liability insurance, and cover for tools and parts in your vehicle
• Check whether schools or other organisations require a DBS check before you work on their premises
• Moving or lifting heavy pianos can cause injury, so get proper advice and help before attempting it
• Do not take on restoration of valuable antique instruments until you have the experience, as mistakes can be costly

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on the tools, parts stock, vehicle needs and insurance. Cover for tools and parts carried in your vehicle is worth checking.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £600 to £3,000, depending on how many jobs you take and their size. Customers can include home owners, schools, churches, community halls, music teachers and small venues.

Check public liability insurance and cover for tools and parts. Check whether schools or other organisations require a DBS check. Get proper advice and help before moving heavy pianos, and avoid valuable antique restoration until you have the experience.