Mobile horse trailer repair and servicing

Horse owners, boarding barns, riding instructors, small breeders and people who haul to shows and trail rides.

Hourly labor or flat prices for set jobs like a bearing repack or safety inspection, plus a markup on parts. Seasonal spring tune-ups before show and trail season are a common busy time.

• Mechanical and welding ability
• Knowing trailer brakes and axles
• Clear, honest communication with customers

• General liability insurance that covers work on customers' trailers, and check whether you need garagekeepers or similar cover
• Brake and axle work affects safety on the road, so do it properly and keep records of what you did
• Check city or county business license rules and state sales tax on parts
• Check rules for disposing of used oil, grease and old tires
• Welding and grinding near barns, hay and dry grass is a fire risk

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on your truck or van, tools and the parts you carry. These are estimates, so list the equipment you already own before budgeting.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many jobs you take and what they involve. A typical starting point is at least 10 hours a week. These figures are estimates, not guarantees.

Check general liability insurance that covers work on customers' trailers, and whether you need garagekeepers cover. Check city or county business license rules, state sales tax on parts, and rules for disposing of used oil, grease and old tires.