Mobile AV repair for venues and businesses

Churches, schools, event venues, restaurants and bars with sound systems, offices with conference rooms, and small hotels.

Hourly or per-visit rates plus parts, with maintenance agreements giving some steady monthly income.

• Electronics troubleshooting
• Cabling, connectors and signal flow
• Customer service under time pressure
• Organizing a schedule and parts stock

• Get general liability insurance, and check whether customers or venues require a certificate of insurance before you work on site
• Check with your state licensing board whether low-voltage or electrical work needs a license, especially for anything beyond repairs and plug-in equipment
• Working on ceiling-mounted projectors or speakers involves ladders and heights, so use proper safety practices
• Check your city or county for any local business license requirement
• Keep written quotes and approvals so disputes about repair costs are easier to settle

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on your tools, test gear, parts stock and the vehicle setup you need. Costs rise if you carry a wider range of spare parts.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how many venues and businesses you serve, your rates and your hours. The estimate assumes at least about 15 hours a week.

Check with your state licensing board whether low-voltage or electrical work needs a license, especially beyond repairs and plug-in equipment. Also check general liability insurance, any certificate of insurance venues require, and your local business license rules.