Tool and small construction equipment rental
Starting costs about $46,900 in the United States and 8,280,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $2,340 net per month in the United States and 527,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 2 years, with 45 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
See the numbers for my countryFree, no account, in the currency of 247 countries.
The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $46,900 | $2,340 |
| Nigeria | 8,280,000 NGN | 527,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £32,100 | £1,580 |
| Kenya | 2,110,000 KES | 79,900 KES |
| India | 1,050,000 INR | 58,300 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Homeowners and small trades occasionally need concrete mixers, scaffolding, hammer drills or mini-diggers, but buying is expensive and rental depots are far away.
The solution
A rental depot by the day or week, with maintained equipment, usage advice, delivery to site and sale of consumables.
Your customers
Homeowners renovating or building, small tradespeople, landscapers, community groups and small construction firms.
How you make money
€10-150 per day depending on the machine, deposit, delivery fees, and margin on blades, drill bits and consumables.
Competition
Large rental chains, DIY stores with rental counters, borrowing from neighbours and peer-to-peer rental platforms.
Who has an edge
A mechanic, hardware retailer or former tradesperson who can maintain the fleet in-house and advise clients on the right tool.
The risks
Breakage, theft and unreturned equipment, tied-up capital, costly maintenance and low utilisation if the location is poor.
The first 3 steps
- Survey trades and homeowners on the tools they rent most.
- Buy a focused starter fleet, partly refurbished second-hand.
- Set deposit, rental agreement and return-check procedure.
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €6,400 − costs €4,800 = €1,600 net per month. Revenue: 160 rental days × €35 + €800 consumables and delivery. Costs: fleet depreciation, upkeep, insurance, depot rent, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Tool and equipment rental?
About $46,900 (United States), 8,280,000 NGN (Nigeria), £32,100 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 247 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $2,340 (United States), 527,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,580 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 2 years, with 45 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Breakage, theft and unreturned equipment, tied-up capital, costly maintenance and low utilisation if the location is poor.
Where do I start?
1. Survey trades and homeowners on the tools they rent most. 2. Buy a focused starter fleet, partly refurbished second-hand. 3. Set deposit, rental agreement and return-check procedure.
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