Mobile boiler and furnace repair

Homeowners, landlords and small property owners, especially in colder areas where heating failures are urgent.

A service call fee plus labor and parts on each repair, and flat-rate annual tune-ups that bring repeat customers back every fall.

• Trade training or work experience in heating and HVAC
• Diagnosing faults methodically
• Clear, honest communication with stressed customers

• Most states and many cities require a license for heating or gas work, so check this before taking any paid job
• Permits may be needed for replacements or gas piping, check with your city or county building department
• Carbon monoxide and gas leak risks, so use proper testing equipment and follow safety procedures
• General liability, commercial auto and (once you hire) workers' compensation insurance
• Winter work is busy and on-call, so plan for emergency hours and slow summers

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your van, tools, testing equipment, insurance and licensing. Costs vary with whether you already own a suitable vehicle and tools.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on how many calls you take and your pricing. Winter work is busy and on-call, so plan for slower summers when budgeting.

Most states and many cities require a license for heating or gas work, so check this before taking any paid job. Also check whether permits are needed for replacements or gas piping with your building department.