Mobile TV repair technician
Visit homes and offices to diagnose and fix TVs on site, especially large or wall-mounted screens.
- $2k-8k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.
Official data
1,615 US businesses with employees in this field, -1.2% in a year
NAICS 811211 “Consumer electronics repair and maintenance”. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023.
What it is
A van-based service that goes to customers to diagnose faults, fix what can be fixed on the spot and take smaller jobs back to a bench. It suits big or wall-mounted TVs that are hard to move.
Your first three steps
- Build a mobile kit with common spare boards, power supplies, cables and test tools, and practice on a range of brands
- Set a call-out fee and flat prices, and map the zip codes you will cover so drive time stays reasonable
- Contact property managers, bars and small hotels in your county to offer priority on-site repair
Who pays
Homeowners with large screens, landlords and property managers, bars and restaurants, small offices and hotels.
How it makes money
A call-out or diagnostic fee plus a flat price per repair. Business accounts with several screens can bring repeat visits.
Skills that help
- Electronics diagnosis and board-level repair
- Safely handling and mounting large screens
- Customer service in people's homes
- Scheduling and route planning
Watch out for
- Check city or county business license requirements and whether your state has any rules for repair services
- General liability insurance is worth checking, along with commercial vehicle cover if you use a van for work
- Large TVs are heavy and fragile, so plan for two-person lifts and damage risk
- Travel time can eat into profit, so price call-outs to cover it
- Safe handling of power supplies and capacitors
Deep research report · US
Everything you need to start: mobile TV repair technician
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 start a mobile TV repair service?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on the tools, parts stock and vehicle setup you need to visit homes and offices, and whether you add equipment for lifting large screens.
How much can a mobile TV repair technician earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how many call-outs you take. Travel time can eat into profit, so price call-outs to cover it. Around 15 hours a week is a minimum starting point.
What rules should I check before starting mobile TV repair?
Check city or county business license requirements and any state rules for repair services. Also check general liability insurance and commercial vehicle cover if you use a van, and plan for safe handling of power supplies and heavy screens.
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