Carport and pergola kit installer

Homeowners who want a quicker, set-price option, plus people who bought a kit and need it installed.

Installation fee per job, often with a margin on the kit if you resell it. Jobs are usually one to three days.

• Basic construction and tool skills
• Following engineering plans and instructions
• Customer communication
• Scheduling jobs

• Licensing rules for installing structures differ by state, so check before taking jobs
• Council or certifier approval and engineering sign-off may still apply to kit structures
• Public liability insurance and safe lifting and working at height
• Check who is responsible for faulty kit parts versus installation faults in your supplier agreement
• Wind rating and site conditions, since poor installation can cause serious damage

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the tools and vehicle you already own, insurance, and any arrangements with your kit supplier.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many installs you complete, the kits you handle and the hours you can work. This is revenue before costs, not profit.

Check licensing rules for installing structures in your state, and whether council or certifier approval and engineering sign-off still apply to kit structures. Also check your supplier agreement on faulty kit parts versus installation faults.