Biomedical Equipment Repair
Hospitals can't function without working equipment — and someone has to fix it
Biomedical equipment repair (BMET) companies service and maintain medical devices used in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centers — everything from infusion pumps and patient monitors to surgical tables and defibrillators. The hidden gem: hospitals outsource this work because in-house biomedical departments are expensive. A single certified technician can generate $200–$400/hour for specialized repair work. The real moat is certification and relationships — once you're an approved vendor for a hospital system, you have years of recurring work with almost zero churn.
Avg Revenue
$800K
Profit Margin
30%
Acquisition Multiple
2.5x - 5x
Startup Cost
$60K - $200K
Difficulty
4/5
How It Works
Certified biomedical technicians (CBET) repair, calibrate, and preventive-maintenance medical equipment for healthcare clients. Contracts are typically annual service agreements covering all equipment in a facility. Emergency repair calls are billed at premium rates. Revenue is a mix of recurring contracts and time-and-materials work.
Revenue Range
Pros
- +Healthcare clients are sticky — switching costs are high
- +Annual service contracts create predictable recurring revenue
- +Premium billing rates for certified technical work
- +Aging medical equipment fleet drives demand
- +Regulatory requirements mandate regular maintenance and inspection
Cons
- -Requires certified technicians (CBET, CRES) — hard to hire
- -High liability — errors affect patient safety
- -OEM exclusivity on some high-end equipment limits market
- -Slow sales cycle to get approved as hospital vendor
Best For
Operators with healthcare, electronics, or biomedical engineering backgrounds
Operating Costs
Primary cost is skilled labor — certified biomedical technicians earn $60K–$90K/year. Spare parts and calibration equipment also significant. Liability insurance for medical device work is higher than typical service businesses.
Where to Buy
Browse healthcare service businesses including biomedical repair companies
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Quick Facts
- Category
- service
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Acquisition Price
- $2.0M - $4.0M
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Biomedical Equipment Repair
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