Home watch repair service

Individuals with watches that need a new battery, strap or repair, plus local shops and jewellers without their own watch repairer.

A fixed price per job, such as battery or strap changes, and higher fees for servicing and repairs, with regular work coming from trade customers.

• Steady hands and patience
• Fine mechanical work
• Careful record keeping and customer care

• Insurance for customers' watches in your care, which can be high in value, so check cover with a specialist insurer
• Safe storage of customers' watches at home
• Whether working from home needs permission from your landlord, mortgage lender or council
• Agree in writing what you will and will not repair, and the risk of damaging delicate or valuable pieces
• Water resistance testing needs specialist equipment, so avoid promising it without the right kit

Startup costs are typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on the tools and workbench equipment you buy and your insurance. These are estimates. Water resistance testing needs specialist equipment, so avoid promising it without the right kit.

Monthly revenue is typically around £400 to £2,500, depending on the jobs you take, your pricing and whether you work with local shops. Time needed starts at around 8 hours a week.

Check insurance for customers' watches in your care, as they can be high in value, ideally with a specialist insurer. Check safe storage, and whether you need permission from your landlord, mortgage lender or council. Agree in writing what you will and will not repair.