Bathroom and renovation tiler

Homeowners doing renovations, landlords, real estate agents and small renovation builders who need a reliable tiler.

Quote per job or charge per square metre, plus extra for preparation, waterproofing coordination and complex layouts. Repeat work comes from builders and referrals.

• Accurate measuring and setting out
• Patience and an eye for detail
• Quoting and job planning
• Physical fitness for kneeling and lifting

• Licensing: some states require a licence or registration for tiling, and waterproofing in wet areas is often regulated, so check your state's licensing body
• Public liability insurance, and check whether home warranty or other insurance applies to your job values
• Defects and callbacks from poor preparation, so allow time for it in your quotes
• Dust and heavy lifting: use proper protection and safe lifting methods
• ABN and GST registration once you reach the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on the tools and equipment you buy, insurance and how you find customers. These are estimates only, so price your own kit and cover before you start.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on the jobs you win, how you quote and how many hours you work. Callbacks from poor preparation can eat into this, so allow time for it in your quotes.

Some states require a licence or registration for tiling, and waterproofing in wet areas is often regulated, so check your state's licensing body. Also check public liability insurance and whether home warranty or other insurance applies to your job values.