Wet area waterproofing subcontractor

Builders, renovators, tilers and project managers who need certified waterproofing done on their jobs, plus some homeowners directly.

Fixed price per room or per square metre, with extra for balconies, hobless showers and difficult details. Repeat work from a few reliable builders keeps your diary full.

• Careful, neat manual work
• Reading plans and following standards
• Reliable scheduling with builders and tilers

• Waterproofing is a licensed or regulated trade in many states, so check what applies where you work before quoting
• Public liability insurance, and check whether home warranty or statutory warranty insurance rules apply to your jobs
• Failures can cause costly water damage and long warranty claims, so document each job with photos and records
• Physical work in tight, hot spaces, and fumes from some products, so check safety and ventilation requirements

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your equipment, materials and how you set up. Get your own quotes for tools, products and insurance before you commit.

Monthly revenue is an estimate, typically around $4,000 to $16,000, depending on how many jobs you win and how many hours you work. The estimate assumes at least about 25 hours a week.

Waterproofing is a licensed or regulated trade in many states, so check what applies where you work before quoting. Also check public liability insurance and whether home warranty or statutory warranty insurance rules apply to your jobs.