Blow-in loose-fill insulation contractor

Homeowners doing retrofits, landlords, builders and renovators, and owners of small commercial buildings.

Priced per job by area and depth of insulation, with materials included. The machine lets a crew cover large areas faster than batts.

• Operating and maintaining machinery
• Calculating coverage and depth accurately
• Managing a small crew and scheduling jobs

• Licensing differs by state and territory, so check with your local licensing body before quoting
• Equipment is a big upfront cost, so consider leasing or buying second-hand
• Public liability and workers compensation insurance once you have staff
• Dust, fibres and asbestos in older buildings, so use proper PPE and get a hazard check on pre-1990 homes
• Check that products meet Australian Standards and suit your climate and building type

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $20,000 to $60,000, depending on whether you lease or buy a blowing machine, new or second-hand, plus your vehicle and insurance. Equipment is the biggest upfront cost.

Licensing differs by state and territory, so check with your local licensing body before quoting. Also check insurance needs, including public liability and workers compensation once you have staff, and that products meet Australian Standards.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on how many jobs your crew takes on and the size of each job. This is revenue, not profit, so equipment and running costs come out of it.