Bathroom renovator for homeowners

Homeowners updating an old bathroom, people preparing to sell, and landlords refreshing rentals.

Fixed-price quotes per bathroom, covering labour and materials with a margin. Jobs usually run one to three weeks, so a steady pipeline of quotes matters.

• Trade qualification in plumbing, tiling or carpentry
• Accurate measuring and quoting
• Scheduling trades and keeping clients informed

• Plumbing, electrical and waterproofing work usually needs a licensed person in each state, so check who can do what
• Building licence thresholds, home warranty insurance and written contract rules differ by state, so check yours
• Startup costs rise quickly once licence fees, insurance, tools, a work vehicle and a materials deposit float are included
• Workers compensation insurance once you hire staff
• Cost blowouts from hidden damage like rot or old pipes, so allow a contingency in quotes
• Waterproofing failures are a common source of costly disputes, so keep records and certificates

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on licence fees, insurance, tools, a work vehicle and a materials deposit float. Costs rise quickly, so plan for each of these before you start.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $30,000, depending on how many jobs you take on and their size. Allow a contingency in quotes, as hidden damage like rot or old pipes can cause cost blowouts.

Plumbing, electrical and waterproofing work usually needs a licensed person in each state, so check who can do what. Also check building licence thresholds, home warranty insurance and written contract rules for your state.