Home bench AV repair for speakers and mics

Musicians and DJs, churches, schools, small venues, local businesses and hobbyists with gear that is not worth replacing.

A diagnostic fee plus labor and parts per repair, often a flat price for common jobs like re-coning a speaker or replacing a projector lamp.

• Basic electronics and soldering
• Reading schematics and using a multimeter
• Patient troubleshooting
• Clear communication with customers

• Check whether your city or county requires a home occupation permit, and whether your HOA or lease allows it
• Get general liability insurance and consider coverage for customers' equipment while it is in your care
• Amplifiers and projectors can hold dangerous voltage even when unplugged, so learn safe discharge procedures
• Parts for older or specialized gear can be hard to find, so set expectations and avoid promising every repair
• Check your state's rules on sales tax for parts and repair labor

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $2,500, depending on the tools, test equipment and parts stock you buy. Your costs will vary with how much gear you already own and how many repair types you want to handle.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $2,500, depending on how many repairs you take on, your pricing and the hours you put in. The estimate assumes a start of roughly 6 hours a week.

Check whether your city or county requires a home occupation permit, and whether your HOA or lease allows it. Look at general liability insurance, coverage for customers' equipment, and your state's sales tax rules for parts and repair labor.