Mobile wheelchair and mobility aid repairs

Wheelchair users and their families, carers, care homes, day centres and small care providers.

Call-out fee plus labour and parts for each repair, with service contracts for care homes and providers giving steadier work.

• Mechanical or bicycle repair know-how
• Basic electrical and battery knowledge
• Patient, respectful customer service

• Public liability insurance, and check whether you need product liability or professional indemnity cover too
• A poor repair can cause injury, so keep records and work only within your competence
• Check how rules on medical devices and manufacturer warranties apply to the repairs you offer
• If you carry lithium batteries in your van, check the rules on safe storage and transport
• Many users depend on their chair every day, so check you can offer quick turnaround

Startup costs are typically around £2,000 to £10,000, depending on your van, tools and how much parts stock you carry for wheelchairs, scooters and walking aids. You can begin with common repairs and expand your stock later.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on how many jobs you take, whether you work for households or care settings, and your pricing. It can start from around 10 hours a week.

Things to check: public liability insurance, and whether you need product liability or professional indemnity; how medical device rules and manufacturer warranties apply to your repairs; safe storage and transport of lithium batteries; and working within your competence.