Stair installer for builders

Residential builders, renovators and project home companies. Some homeowners also hire you directly for replacements.

Fixed price per staircase or a day rate. Extra income comes from balustrade fitting, handrails and repairs.

• Carpentry and accurate measuring
• Reading plans and building requirements
• Reliable and tidy on site

• Licensing rules and value thresholds for building work differ by state, so check yours before quoting
• Public liability insurance, and workers compensation if you take on staff
• Stairs must meet the National Construction Code and any local requirements, so check dimensions and balustrade rules
• Lifting heavy stairs and working at height, so plan for safe handling and help on site
• Late payment from builders, so agree terms in writing and keep good records

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $4,000 to $15,000, depending on your tools, your ute and how much equipment you already own. Stairs are usually made by a supplier or workshop.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $18,000, depending on how much work you win from builders, renovators and project home companies, and whether you take direct homeowner jobs.

Licensing rules and value thresholds for building work differ by state, so check yours before quoting. Also check public liability insurance, workers compensation if you take on staff, and National Construction Code requirements for stair dimensions and balustrades.