Mobile aluminum welding and repair

Boat owners and marinas, trailer and truck owners, farms, contractors and small businesses that can't move a broken part easily.

Hourly rate plus a call-out or travel charge, with materials marked up. Urgent repairs usually bring higher rates.

• Aluminum TIG or MIG welding
• Reading damage and planning repairs
• Customer service and quoting

• General liability insurance, and check whether your policy covers work done at customers' sites
• Business license rules from your city or county, and a contractor license if you do building work (check your state)
• Fire safety when welding near fuel, boats or buildings; check any hot work rules
• Welding repairs on structural or safety-critical parts can carry liability; know what you are willing to sign off on

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on the welding equipment you choose and how you set up your truck or van. Actual costs will vary with what you already own and the jobs you target.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,500 to $10,000, depending on how many jobs you take, the type of repairs and your rates. These are estimates only, and results depend on your local demand and hours worked.

Check general liability insurance and whether your policy covers work at customers' sites. Also check city or county business license rules, any state contractor license for building work, and hot work rules for welding near fuel, boats or buildings.