Mobile phone repair at your door

Busy professionals, students, office managers and families who want a fast repair without a trip to a store.

A flat price per repair, set by phone model and fault, covering parts plus your labor and travel. Some businesses add a small call-out fee.

• Steady hands and patience
• Basic electronics know-how
• Customer service and clear quoting

• General liability insurance, and cover for customers' devices if you can get it
• Check your city or county for a business license, and whether you need to register for sales tax on parts
• Parts quality and warranty: poor parts lead to repeat visits and refunds
• Handling customer data and privacy: never browse a phone, and explain this up front
• Battery handling and safe disposal of old parts and batteries, check local rules

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $800 to $3,500, depending on your tools, parts inventory and insurance. Parts quality matters, since poor parts can lead to repeat visits and refunds.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $800 to $4,500, depending on how many jobs you book and your pricing, starting from around 10 hours a week. Revenue is before parts, travel and other costs.

Check your city or county for a business license and whether you must register for sales tax on parts. Also check general liability insurance, cover for customers' devices, local rules on battery handling and disposal, and customer data privacy.