Trades
Mobile Equipment Repair
On-site repair and preventative maintenance for commercial and fleet equipment.
- Startup capital
- $25,000 – $90,000
- Owner income potential
- $70,000 – $200,000
- Time to first revenue
- 1–3 months
- Opportunity score
- 79/100
What this business actually is
A van-based repair business with contracted preventative maintenance turns unpredictable break-fix work into scheduled recurring revenue. Low overhead and no premises required.
First steps
- Pick one equipment category and become the fastest responder for it
- Sell scheduled maintenance agreements, not just repairs
- Track parts margin separately from labour
Skills that matter
- Mechanical aptitude
- Diagnostics
- B2B relationship building
Risks to plan for
- Owner dependency
- Parts supply
- Difficult to scale beyond a few technicians
Figures are illustrative planning ranges for education, not projections, offers or financial advice. Results depend on your market, execution and capital.