Start a phone and computer repair: the real numbers
Workshop or on-site service. Below is what it actually costs, how long before money arrives,
and the part most guides leave out.
Startup capital
€3,000–€12,000
Hours / week
20–45
First income
~5 wks
Net margin
55%
Saturation
medium
Realistic ceiling
€900–€3,200
What nobody usually tells you
Steady demand and shrinking competition because young people don't enter the trade. But parts are paid upfront and manufacturers make repairs harder each year.
The route, in five steps
Specialise in two brands, not everything
Buy tools and parts only for the most frequent faults
Offer home pickup: that's the real differentiator
Partner with two shops that don't repair
Track margin by repair type
What you'll need to buy
These are the categories every phone and computer repair pays for in the first month.
We break down what each one actually costs at this size on the
tools page.
parts and toolspremises or vaninsurance
Does it hold up for you?
These numbers are the average case. Whether this business clears your target depends on
your capital, your hours and how long you can wait — put them in and see.