Home Services Business Ideas You Can Start in Canada

145 ideas

Home services businesses earn money by solving practical problems for homeowners, landlords and small businesses. This page lists 145 ideas, from a mobile appliance repair technician or renovation and construction site cleanup to a home energy advisor or landscape lighting design and install.

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1k to 5k 5k to 20k Over 20k From home Out and about Own premises

Workers installing a striped awning above a café front on a sunny street.

Patio and deck awning installer

Sell and fit retractable awnings for decks, patios and windows, working from home with a manufacturer's range.

C$3k-12k
Side hustle
Out and about

Awnings for cafés and shops

Supply and fit storefront and patio awnings for cafés, restaurants and shops, often with your branding on them.

C$5k-25k
Part-time
Out and about

Large pile of bark chippings and mulch stacked at a garden supplier.

Bark and mulch delivery by trailer

Buy bark mulch in bulk and deliver it by truck and trailer to local gardeners and small landscapers.

C$2k-10k
Side hustle
Out and about

Bark and mulch supply yard

Run a small yard selling bulk bark and mulch to landscapers, garden centres and homeowners.

C$25k-120k
Full-time
Own premises

Advisor with clipboard checking insulation and thermal readings in a building.

Home energy advisor

Assess homes for heat loss and advise owners on upgrades, savings and available rebates.

C$3k-12k
Part-time
Out and about

Designer reviewing a garden layout plan with planting sketches on a table outdoors.

Home-based residential landscape designer

Create garden plans, planting layouts and patio designs for homeowners from your home office, with site visits as needed.

C$500-3k
Side hustle
From home

Landscape designer with project management

Design gardens and patios, then coordinate trades and suppliers to build them for homeowners and small businesses.

C$2k-10k
Part-time
Out and about

Large rolls of carpet stacked on pallets inside a wholesale warehouse.

Local carpet and underlay warehouse supplier

Stock carpet rolls and underlay in a small unit and supply flooring shops and fitters in your region.

C$30k-120k
Full-time
Own premises

Home-run carpet supplier with low stock

Supply flooring shops and fitters from sample books, ordering from mills and distributors with little stock of your own.

C$3k-15k
Part-time
From home

Workers fitting exterior cladding boards on the side of a house.

Siding repair and small cladding jobs

Fix storm-damaged, cracked or loose siding and re-clad small areas on homes, working mostly on your own.

C$3k-12k
Side hustle
Out and about

Full-house cladding and siding crew

Lead a small crew that strips and re-clads whole houses and small buildings with siding.

C$15k-60k
Full-time
Out and about

Showroom displaying several hot tubs and spas with a salesperson showing a customer around.

Mobile hot tub service and water care

Visit homeowners to balance water, clean filters, winterize and repair hot tubs, and sell chemicals and covers.

C$3k-15k
Side hustle
Out and about

Technician repairing a toaster on a workbench with small tools.

Home workshop small appliance repair

Fix kettles, toasters, blenders and vacuums from a home bench, with drop-off, pickup or mail-in.

C$500-2.5k
Side hustle
From home

Small appliance repair shop

Open a small street-front shop where locals bring kettles, vacuums and other appliances to be fixed.

C$8k-35k
Full-time
Own premises

Upholsterer re-covering an armchair in a repair workshop.

Home workshop furniture repair

Fix loose joints, broken chairs and scratched tables in a garage or basement workshop.

C$1k-5k
Side hustle
From home

Furniture repair and upholstery studio

Rent a small unit to repair, restore and re-cover furniture for homes, businesses and retailers.

C$8k-35k
Full-time
Own premises

Gardener pruning a border in a well-kept residential garden.

Residential garden maintenance route

Look after lawns, beds and hedges for homeowners on a regular schedule through the growing season.

C$1.5k-7k
Side hustle
Out and about

Garden cleanups and planting jobs

Take on seasonal cleanups, overgrown gardens, new beds and planting with minimal kit for one-off jobs.

C$500-3k
Side hustle
Out and about

Grounds care for small businesses and landlords

Keep lawns and planting tidy for small commercial sites, condos and rental properties with a small crew.

C$8k-35k
Full-time
Out and about

Engineer fitting a domestic radiator on a living room wall.

Local radiator shop and repair counter

Sell, repair and swap home radiators from a small unit for homeowners, landlords and heating contractors.

C$25k-90k
Full-time
Own premises

Mobile radiator repair and replacement service

Visit homes and rental properties to supply, repair and swap radiators, working with a licensed heating trade.

C$3k-15k
Part-time
Out and about

Restored cast-iron radiators sold online

Source old radiators, clean, test and repaint them in a garage or workshop, then sell them locally and online.

C$2k-10k
Side hustle
From home

Workers loading rubble and rubbish into a skip at a cleared building site.

Junk and debris removal with a pickup or trailer

Haul away unwanted items, yard waste and household rubbish for homeowners and landlords in your area.

C$1.5k-8k
Side hustle
Out and about

Renovation and construction site cleanup

Clear rubble, offcuts and packaging from job sites for renovators and small builders on a regular basis.

C$5k-25k
Part-time
Out and about

About these ideas

They suit people with a trade, a useful skill or a reliable truck and the willingness to work with customers face to face. Before choosing, think about your local market, because demand often changes with climate and season in Canada. Check whether your work needs a licence, certification or insurance in your province or municipality, and what tools or vehicle you would need up front. Start with the idea where your existing experience gives you the clearest edge.

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Questions

Do I need a licence to start a home services business in Canada?

It depends on the work and your province or municipality. Trades such as electrical, gas or refrigeration are often regulated, while cleaning or lawn care may not be. Check with your provincial regulator and local city hall before taking jobs.

What insurance should I check for before working in customers' homes?

Ask a broker about general liability coverage, and about vehicle, tool and equipment cover if relevant. Some clients or condo boards may ask for proof of insurance. Also check whether workers' compensation coverage applies to you or any helpers in your province.

How do I find my first customers for a home services business?

Start locally. Check neighbourhood groups, online directories, property managers and related trades who might refer work. Ask early customers for reviews. Also compare what nearby competitors charge, so you can price jobs to cover your time, travel and materials in CAD.