Mobile mower and garden machinery repair

Homeowners with larger gardens, landscapers, gardeners, small farms, allotment groups and holiday parks.

Fixed-price services (for example an annual mower service), hourly labour for repairs, a call-out charge, plus a margin on parts and blades.

• Mechanical know-how with petrol engines
• Diagnosing faults methodically
• Clear, honest quotes for customers

• Public liability insurance, plus cover for tools and customers' equipment while in your care
• Safe storage and transport of petrol and oil, and how to dispose of waste oil and old parts (check waste carrier rules with the Environment Agency or your national equivalent)
• Check whether you need to register as a waste carrier for any waste you take away
• Working on chainsaws and generators carries injury and fire risks, so follow manufacturer guidance

Startup costs are typically around £2,500 to £9,000, depending on your van, tools, spare parts stock and insurance. Costs will vary with whether you buy new or used equipment and how well-equipped you want to be from day one.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on how many services and repairs you take on for homeowners, landscapers and small farms. The estimate starts from about 15 hours a week.

Check public liability insurance and cover for tools and customers' equipment. Also check safe storage and transport of petrol and oil, waste oil and parts disposal, whether you need to register as a waste carrier, and manufacturer guidance on chainsaws and generators.