Lamp repair and restoration shop
Run a small storefront or studio fixing, rewiring and restoring lamps for walk-in customers and the antique trade.
- $5k-25k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.
What it is
A small premises, either a storefront or a workshop unit, offering lamp repair, rewiring, shade fitting and restoration, with a few parts and shades for sale.
Your first three steps
- Price out small retail or workshop space in your area, ideally near antique shops or a busy shopping street, and compare rent to expected repair volume
- Stock a full parts and tools range and set up a testing bench, then set clear price lists for common repairs
- Set up an LLC, get your local business license and sales tax registration if needed, and start building trade accounts with local dealers and designers
Who pays
Walk-in households, antique dealers, interior designers, hotels and small businesses with decorative lighting.
How it makes money
Repair and restoration fees plus sales of parts, shades and finials. Trade accounts with dealers and designers add steady volume.
Skills that help
- Electrical safety and rewiring
- Restoration and finishing of metal, glass and ceramic
- Customer service and quoting
- Basic bookkeeping
Watch out for
- Check state and local rules on electrical work and whether any license applies
- Commercial lease costs can outweigh repair income, so test demand before signing a long lease
- General liability insurance and property cover for customers' items in your care
- Check sales tax registration with your state for parts and shades you sell
- Workers' compensation insurance once you hire help
Deep research report · US
Everything you need to start: lamp repair and restoration shop
Researched with live web search for United States: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to open a lamp repair shop?
Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on the premises, tools and the parts and shades you stock. These are estimates, so test demand before signing a long commercial lease.
How much can a lamp repair and restoration shop earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $2,500 to $10,000, depending on foot traffic, how many antique and trade customers you win, and what you sell. These are estimates, and lease costs can outweigh repair income.
What rules should I check before opening a lamp repair shop?
Check state and local rules on electrical work and whether any license applies. Also check sales tax registration for parts and shades you sell, insurance for customers' items, and workers' compensation once you hire help.
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