Floor refinishing for landlords and agents
Refresh tired timber floors between tenancies for property managers and landlords with quick, repeat work.
- A$8k-30k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A focused floor refinishing service for rental properties and small commercial spaces, with fast turnaround on light sands, recoating and repairs between tenants.
Your first three steps
- Make a simple price list and before-and-after photos for rental-style jobs
- Visit local property management agencies and introduce your service and turnaround times
- Offer a trial job at a competitive price and ask for ongoing maintenance listings if they are happy
Who pays
Property managers, real estate agencies, landlords and small office owners.
How it makes money
Fixed price per room or per square metre, often with repeat bookings from the same agencies. Faster jobs and regular volume matter more than one-off premium work.
Skills that help
- Efficient, tidy work to tight deadlines
- Light sanding, recoating and board repairs
- Building relationships with agents
- Clear quoting and invoicing
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, and agents may ask for proof before using you
- Check your state's rules on licensing or registration for floor finishing and building-related work
- Tight deadlines can tempt shortcuts on drying and curing time, which can ruin a finish
- Late payment from agencies, so agree payment terms clearly up front
- Dust, fumes and manual handling risks, so check safe work requirements in your state
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: floor refinishing for landlords and agents
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a rental floor refinishing business?
Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $30,000, depending on your sanding and finishing equipment, dust control and vehicle. These figures are estimates, so get quotes before you buy.
How much can a rental floor refinishing business earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $16,000, depending on how many agents and landlords send you work and how large each job is. The estimate starts from about 25 hours a week.
What rules should I check before working for agents?
Check public liability insurance, as agents may ask for proof, and your state's rules on licensing or registration for floor finishing and building-related work. Also check safe work requirements for dust, fumes and manual handling, and agree payment terms up front.
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