Home workshop screen repair by post or drop-off

Online customers wanting a cheaper repair than the high street, plus local businesses and small shops that outsource repairs.

A fixed price per repair, with higher prices for laptops and newer models. Trade work for other shops can bring steady volume at lower margins.

• Careful, methodical bench work
• Basic online listing and customer messaging
• Record keeping for parts and jobs

• Check whether you need permission from your landlord, mortgage lender or council to run a business from home
• Public liability insurance, plus cover for customers' devices while in your care
• Postal repairs: customers' devices can get lost or damaged in transit, so use tracked services and clear terms
• Damaged lithium batteries are a fire risk, so store and handle them safely
• Data protection: you may handle personal data on devices, so check your obligations

Startup costs are typically around £400 to £2,000, depending on your tools, parts stock and bench setup. These are estimates, so check prices for the devices you plan to repair before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on how many postal, drop-off and trade repairs you take on. The estimate assumes at least around 8 hours a week of work.

Check whether you need permission from your landlord, lender or council to run a business from home. Check public liability and device cover, use tracked postage with clear terms, store damaged lithium batteries safely, and check data protection duties.