Cable Fault Location Business

[chrish.projects]

Hi All

I am hoping for some advice. I have saved up enough money to purchase a cable fault location machine and was hoping to start my own little business. Can anyone tell me whether this would be a good business opportunity? Is there a demand for such a service in the UK? Is there a lot of competition in this industry? Etc. I am looking at running a one vehicle business and am able to travel where ever the service is needed. Do you think I can make a decent living within such an industry? Your advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks and kind regards,
Chris

 

[Marvo]

What area of the market are you thinking of operating in HV/MV distribution, LV distribution or final circuits? What type of technology are you investing in, traditional thumper or reflected pulse?

I only know the South African market for this type of enterprise but I'd say as with any contracting business your chances of success and profitability depend as much if not more on your business techniques as they do on your equipment and ability.

 

[davesparks]

I only know the South African market for this type of enterprise .

Which is probably quite helpful considering the location stated in his profile

 

[Marvo]

^ I noticed that but he was specifically enquiring about the UK market. :rolleyes4:

 

[telectrix]

long run in the morning then.

 

[DPG]

Surely it would have been better doing research about the potential business before buying the kit? This is constructive criticism and not intended as having a go. Daz

 

[chrish.projects]

Hi Guys

I am currently living in South Africa but am looking at moving back home to the UK. I will be most likely based in the North West but as I say am willing to travel anywhere in the UK. I haven't bought any equipment as yet and am still doing research. Hence this post. I suppose the initial info for me to explore would be demand for this service, competition for said service and the general feeling toward it as business opportunity whether it be HV,MV or LV.

 

[dansk]

Electric underfloor heating repairs, that's a good market with good margins

 

[chrish.projects]

Underfloor floor heating repair sounds like an option but I quite fancy the cable fault location industry. Suppose I could do both should I get positive feed back. Thanks

 

[telectrix]

could be a good little business. over here, if we can't fix it with a hammer, we call in a specialist.:6: