On-site video kit repair for studios

Production companies, studios, schools and universities, churches, event venues and corporate in-house video teams.

Call-out fees or hourly rates plus parts, with optional service agreements for regular checks on a studio's equipment.

• Electronics repair and diagnostics
• Knowledge of professional video equipment
• Reliable, punctual and tidy on site
• Basic invoicing and quoting

• Public liability insurance and insurance for tools and equipment you carry
• Check whether you need a portable appliance testing qualification for any electrical work you offer
• Complex repairs may need to go back to a bench or the manufacturer, so know your limits
• Travel time and fuel can eat into margins, so work out a sensible service area
• Check how you will dispose of old parts and electronic waste correctly

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £7,000, depending on the test gear, tools and transport you need. These are estimates, so build your own list of equipment and insurance before committing.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on how many studios and venues you serve and how many hours you work. Treat it as an estimate and allow for travel time and fuel.

Check you have public liability insurance and cover for tools you carry, whether you need a PAT qualification for any electrical work you offer, and how to dispose of old parts and electronic waste correctly. Know which repairs need a bench or the manufacturer.