Cladding repair and replacement

Homeowners, landlords, strata managers and property managers, plus insurance-related repair jobs.

Fixed quote or hourly rate per job plus materials. Many smaller jobs, with repeat work from property managers, can keep you busy.

• Carpentry or maintenance skills
• Spotting water damage and its cause
• Clear quoting and communication
• Matching existing finishes

• Licence thresholds for building work vary by state and job value, so check before you quote
• Public liability insurance and, for larger domestic work, any required home warranty insurance
• Asbestos in older cladding, so check rules and use licensed removalists where required
• Ladder and height safety, and a white card for construction work
• Hidden water damage can turn a small job into a big one, so say so in your quote

Startup costs are typically around $6,000 to $25,000, depending on tools, ladders and access gear, a vehicle and insurance. Check whether larger domestic jobs need home warranty insurance.

Check licence thresholds for building work in your state, as they vary by job value, before you quote. Also check asbestos rules for older cladding, ladder and height safety, and whether you need a white card for construction work.

Monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $16,000, depending on how many jobs you take and their size. Expect at least about 15 hours a week. Hidden water damage can turn a small job into a big one, so say so in quotes.