Every mower, saw & ATV on the block — now a side business.
You're the one people bring their dead mower, seized chainsaw, or no-start ATV to. SideWRK turns that into real money: log the unit by make, model & serial, write the estimate, get the customer's approval with photos, and get paid — and finally see your true profit on every repair.
See it in action
Tap a screen to open the live small engine demo — the whole app, loaded with a sample business. No signup, nothing to install.
The lawn’s done.
The mower that cut it is the next job — same garage, same hands.
One app, every trade.
Multi-Trade — $39/mo for all 42 trades.
Built for outdoor-power repair — in one app
Log equipment, not VINs
Add each unit the way it actually comes in: pick the type (mower, chainsaw, blower, generator, ATV…), then brand, model, and serial number. No VIN, no fuss — just the details you need to track the repair and the customer's machine.
Estimates → invoices → paid
Write up the repair in one sweep — labor, the part (with your private cost), a note, and a photo. Text or email a clean, itemized estimate. When the customer approves, it becomes a numbered invoice. Record cash, Venmo, Zelle, or card.
Customers approve from their phone
Send a branded approval link. Your customer reviews the estimate, sees the photos, and taps Approve — logged with their name, the time, and the amount. Add work later and they're asked to authorize the new total.
Photos that sell the repair
Snap the fouled plug, the gummed-up carb, or the cracked deck and text it straight to the customer — proof gets repairs approved faster, and the same photos show on the estimate.
Real profit, not just revenue
Every part carries a private "your cost" the customer never sees — so the Money tab shows what you actually made on each repair, not just what you charged.
Look legit on every invoice
Your business name, logo, address, and license number on every estimate and invoice, plus a logged record of every customer approval. A clean invoice beats a number on a sticky note every time.
From drop-off to "paid" in three steps
Log it
Add the customer and the equipment — type, brand, model, serial — then write up the repair with labor, parts, a photo, and a note.
Send it
Text or email a branded estimate. The customer reviews the photos and taps Approve — authorization logged automatically.
Get paid
It becomes a numbered invoice. Record the payment, the repair flips to Paid, and your real profit lands in the Money tab.
What should a small engine mechanic charge?
Small engine work is priced by the repair, not the clock. Here's how independent and mobile small engine pros set their prices, plus free calculators to find your number.
Flat-rate by repair
Tune-ups, carb cleans, blade and belt jobs each carry a set price — a tune-up commonly runs about $50–$100. Customers like knowing the number up front.
Parts plus a markup
Parts carry a markup over your cost (often 25–50%) to cover sourcing and warranty. Keep your real cost private and quote the marked-up price.
Pickup and bench fees
Many shops add a diagnostic or bench fee, and mobile techs add pickup and delivery. Your overhead, area, and turnaround all move the number.
What should you charge an hour?
Before the spring mower rush stacks up, find the bench rate that pays for your time.
These tools run free right here — inside SideWRK they fill your estimate for you →
Small Engine & Outdoor guides from the field
Written for the business side of the work — pricing, getting customers, and keeping them. Free to read, no signup.
One price. Every trade you run.
Single Trade
- Up to 100 customers, unlimited jobs
- Log equipment by serial
- Estimates, invoices & payments
- Customer approvals + photos
- Real profit tracking
Multi-Trade
- Everything in Single, plus:
- All trades unlocked
- In-app trade switcher
- One client list across trades
- Mowers in spring, plows in winter, cars year-round
Pro
- Everything in Multi-Trade, plus:
- Unlimited customers — Single & Multi cap at 100
- Your Google & Yelp review links on your public page
- AI estimate drafting — photos in, priced lines out
Small-engine FAQ
What equipment does SideWRK handle?
Mowers, chainsaws, trimmers, blowers, snow blowers, generators, pressure washers, tillers, pumps, ATVs, UTVs and snowmobiles. You log each unit by type, brand, model and serial number — no VIN required.
Do I need to scan a VIN?
No — small-engine and outdoor power runs on serial numbers, so SideWRK skips the VIN entirely and logs the unit by make, model, and serial instead.
Can customers approve estimates from their phone?
Yes. You send a branded link; the customer reviews the estimate and photos and taps Approve — recorded with their name, the time, and the amount.
I fix mowers AND wrench on cars — can I do both?
Yes. Multi-Trade ($39/mo) unlocks every trade and lets you switch between small engine, mechanic, handyman and more in a tap, sharing one customer list. One subscription, one app.
What should a small engine mechanic charge?
Most small engine pros price by the repair, not the hour — a tune-up commonly runs about $50 to $100, with parts marked up 25 to 50 percent over cost, plus a diagnostic or pickup fee. Your number depends on your overhead, area, and turnaround. Use the free hourly rate calculator to find your number.
How much does it cost?
Single Trade (small engine only) is $24/month. Multi-Trade is $39/month for every trade. Pro is $89/month for full-time operators. Every plan starts with 14 free days — no card required. You're only charged after you pick a plan. There's no permanent free tier.
Wondering what to charge? How to price Small Engine & Outdoor jobs — with real numbers →
Stop fixing everything for "whatever you think is fair."
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