Mobile mower repair and refurbished sales

Homeowners, small landscaping crews and property managers who want quick service without a trip to a shop.

Flat fee per tune-up or a labor rate plus parts, with extra income from selling refurbished machines and from seasonal service plans for landscaping crews.

• Small engine repair
• Diagnosing faults
• Customer service
• Pricing parts and labor

• General liability insurance, plus cover for customers' equipment while in your care
• Local business license and sales tax registration if you sell machines or parts, check with your city and state
• Rules for disposing of used oil, gasoline and batteries, check your county
• Busy spring and summer and a quiet winter, plan your cash flow

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on your vehicle, tools and parts stock. These are estimates, so price your own setup before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on how many repairs you handle and any refurbished machines you sell. These are revenue estimates, not profit, and it can start at around 12 hours a week.

Check insurance, including cover for customers' equipment in your care, and your city's business license and state sales tax registration if you sell machines or parts. Also check county rules for disposing of used oil, gasoline and batteries.