Mobile trailer repair service

Trailer owners such as landscapers, contractors, farmers, horse owners and campers, plus small fleets that need minimal downtime.

Hourly labor rate or flat price per job, plus a markup on parts, and a call-out or trip fee. Fleet clients can bring repeat work.

• Mechanical and welding basics
• Diagnosing brake and electrical faults
• Customer service and quoting

• General liability insurance, and ask about garage keepers or work-in-progress coverage for customers' trailers
• Check your city or county for business license rules, and your state for any requirements covering vehicle repair
• Safety-critical work like brakes and axles carries liability, so document repairs and use quality parts
• Check how your state handles disposal of old parts, oils and brake materials
• Working outdoors in all weather, and the cost of a suitable work vehicle

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your work vehicle, tools and the parts you carry. These are estimates. A suitable service truck or van is likely to be one of the larger costs.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many jobs you take, the types of repairs and your pricing. These are estimates. Working outdoors in all weather can also affect how many jobs you complete.

Things to check: general liability insurance, and garage keepers or work-in-progress coverage for customers' trailers. Check your city or county for business license rules, your state for vehicle repair requirements, and how your state handles disposal of old parts, oils and brake materials.