What Do Phone Repair Shops Actually Earn Per Job?
UK phone repair shop margins vary widely depending on parts sourcing, pricing strategy, and location. This guide breaks down the real numbers for the most common repair jobs, and explains how smart parts sourcing from a UK OEM supplier directly impacts your bottom line.
Margin Breakdown by Repair Type
| Repair Job | Parts Cost (OEM) | Typical Charge | Gross Margin | Margin % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung A14 screen | £18–£22 | £60–£75 | £38–£57 | 63–76% |
| Samsung A54 screen | £42–£55 | £110–£140 | £55–£98 | 50–64% |
| iPhone 13 screen | £42–£55 | £100–£130 | £45–£88 | 45–62% |
| iPhone 14 screen | £52–£68 | £120–£150 | £52–£98 | 40–60% |
| iPhone battery (any) | £15–£22 | £45–£60 | £23–£45 | 51–75% |
| Samsung battery | £14–£20 | £45–£60 | £25–£46 | 56–76% |
| Charging port (iPhone) | £8–£15 | £40–£60 | £25–£52 | 63–87% |
| Google Pixel 7 screen | £48–£62 | £120–£155 | £58–£107 | 48–63% |
The Impact of Parts Sourcing on Your Margins
The single biggest lever on profit margin is your parts cost. Consider Samsung A14 screens:
- OEM-grade from UK supplier: £18–£22
- Premium aftermarket from UK: £12–£16 (lower quality)
- Direct import from China: £8–£12 (variable quality, 5–14 day lead time)
The £6–10 saving on direct import is quickly erased by: one callback repair, one unhappy customer review, one job you couldn’t complete because the part was in transit. UK OEM suppliers give you the margin you need to compete on quality — which justifies higher prices.
How Many Jobs Do You Need Per Day to Be Profitable?
| Daily Jobs | Avg. Gross per Job | Daily Gross | Annual Gross (250 days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 jobs | £60 | £180 | £45,000 |
| 5 jobs | £65 | £325 | £81,250 |
| 8 jobs | £68 | £544 | £136,000 |
After rent, tools, and parts, a 5-job daily volume is a comfortable sole-trader income. At 8+ jobs with efficient parts sourcing, a single-person shop generates serious revenue.
High-Margin Repairs to Prioritise
- Charging port cleaning — Often a 10-minute job with no parts cost. Charge £25–35. 100% margin.
- Battery replacements — Quick, consistent, high volume, 51–76% margin.
- Budget phone screens (Samsung A Series) — Fast repair, low parts cost, consistent demand.
- Water damage assessment — Charge £20–40 for assessment regardless of outcome.
Buy Trade Parts at Competitive UK Prices
Supreme Phone Parts supplies OEM-grade screens and batteries to UK repair shops with next day delivery. Trade pricing available on volume orders.
FAQs
What is the average profit margin for a UK phone repair shop?
Gross margins of 50–70% per job are typical for a shop using OEM-grade UK-sourced parts. Net margins after overheads vary widely by location and volume.
Are screen repairs or battery repairs more profitable?
Battery replacements have higher margin percentages but lower absolute profit per job. Screen repairs have slightly lower margin percentages but generate more cash per job.
How can I increase my phone repair shop margins?
Three levers: reduce parts cost (better supplier), increase prices (quality positioning), increase volume (marketing and speed). Parts sourcing is the quickest win.
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