Mobile furniture repair and custom fitting

Homeowners, landlords, property managers, antique owners and small shops.

Hourly rate or fixed price per job, plus materials, with repeat work from landlords and property managers.

• Repair and refinishing techniques
• Measuring and fitting on site
• Reliable scheduling and honest quoting

• Check your state's contractor licensing rules, since installing built-ins may need a license above certain job values
• General liability insurance for work in customers' homes, and workers' compensation once you hire help
• Check local business license requirements in each city or county you work in
• A reliable vehicle and secure tool storage

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on the portable tools you need, your vehicle setup and your supplies. This is an estimate, and costs are lower if you already own tools and a suitable vehicle.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many jobs you take, the job sizes and your rates. This is an estimate, and part-time work will earn less than a full schedule of bookings.

Check your state's contractor licensing rules, since installing built-ins may need a license above certain job values. Also check general liability insurance, workers' compensation once you hire, and local business license rules where you work.