Home service business ideas you run out and about
98 ideas
These 98 ideas suit people who like being on the move, working at customers' homes and buildings rather than in a shop or office. Some are low-cost starts, such as seasonal home gutter cleaning or residential driveway snow clearing.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mobile home and business alarm installer
Sell, fit and service intruder alarms at customers' properties, with no shop needed.
- C$3k-12k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Weekend handyman for small home jobs
Fix leaky taps, hang shelves and patch drywall for neighbours on evenings and weekends.
- C$500-3k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Full-time handyman service with a van
Run a busy handyman business serving homeowners, landlords and property managers.
- C$5k-25k
- Full-time
- Out and about
Residential lawn irrigation installer
Install in-ground sprinkler systems for homeowners, then earn repeat work from spring start-ups and fall winterizing.
- C$4k-18k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Irrigation start-up and winterizing service
Offer spring start-ups, repairs and fall blowouts for existing sprinkler systems, with low kit costs and repeat customers.
- C$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Solo kitchen installer
Install new cabinets, countertops and fittings in homeowners' kitchens, working on your own or with a helper.
- C$4k-15k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Kitchen design and install service
Offer a full kitchen refit: plan the layout, supply the units and manage the install with trusted trades.
- C$8k-35k
- Full-time
- Out and about
Landscape lighting design and install
Design and fit outdoor lighting for gardens, patios and house exteriors, so homes look good and feel safe after dark.
- C$3k-12k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Residential driveway snow clearing
Clear driveways and walkways for homeowners on your street with a snow blower and shovel, on a seasonal plan.
- C$1k-4k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Commercial parking lot snow clearing
Plough and salt small car parks and paths for shops, offices and condo buildings under seasonal contracts.
- C$8k-40k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Smart home camera and lock installer
Fit video doorbells, cameras and smart locks in local homes, and set up the apps so owners can use them.
- C$1.5k-7.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
About these ideas
Others need a vehicle and equipment, like junk and debris removal with a pickup or trailer, or specialist skills, like a mobile chimney sweep and inspection. Before choosing, think about your local climate and how seasonal the demand will be, what vehicle and tools you already have, and whether the work needs training, certification or a trade licence in your province or municipality. Check insurance needs too, since you will be working on other people's property. Start with the idea that fits your skills and the area you can realistically cover.
More ideas
- Alarm and CCTV installer for small businesses
- Smart home installer for local homeowners
- Mobile shoe shine for offices and events
- Residential lawn mowing route
- Commercial lawn maintenance contracts
- Handyman for small landlords
- Property upkeep for multi-unit buildings
- Mobile lawn mower repair and tune-ups
- On-site Vastu consultant for homes and builders
- Bathroom and kitchen tiling contractor
- Mobile emergency locksmith
- After-hours lockout and rekey locksmith
- Home decluttering and organizing
- Moving and downsizing organizer
- Home staging consultant (use what sellers own)
- Full-service home stager with furniture inventory
- Mobile knife and tool sharpening
- Mobile made-to-measure blinds and shutters
- Staircase installer and renovator
- Home energy advisor
- Lawn and garden maintenance route
- Garden build and hardscape projects
- Mobile appliance repair technician
- Home cinema installer
- Custom home cinema design and install
- Basement crack repair and sealing
- Basement waterproofing contractor
- Carpet fitter for flooring stores and builders
- Carpet repair and small-job fitter
- Local house and pet sitter
- Full-time house sitting service
- Mobile water softener dealer and installer
- Office plant care route
- Plant care for small businesses
- Subcontract window and door installer
- Supply-and-fit vinyl windows and doors
- Seasonal home gutter cleaning
- Gutter cleaning with vacuum pole system
- Mobile washer and dryer repair
- Bird deterrent installation service
- Commercial bird control contracts
- Mobile commercial microwave repair
- Sunroom installer for dealers
- Custom sunroom design and build
- Home helper for seniors: errands and tidying
- Household assistant for busy families
- Gutter cleaning and minor repair service
- Mobile curtain and blind consultant and fitter
- Mobile fridge and freezer repair
- Mobile chimney sweep
- Seasonal chimney sweeping side hustle
- Smoke and soot cleaning subcontractor
- Small fire damage restoration company
- Stucco repair and patching specialist
- Stucco and EIFS installation crew
- Home lighting design consultant
- Mobile countertop supply and fit
- Skylight installation and replacement contractor
- Skylight repair and leak fixing service
- Mobile water damage drying and cleanup crew
- Subcontract drying technician for restoration firms
- Park home rental management
- Feng shui home consultant
- Feng shui for shops and offices
- Bulk landscape materials delivery
- Asbestos testing for homes and renovations
- Mobile chimney sweep and inspection
- Chimney repair and cap installation
- Patio cover and sunroom installer
- Mobile water treatment dealer for homes and farms
- Mobile sewing machine repair
- Mobile home pest control
- Home inspector for home buyers
- Pre-listing and landlord condition inspections
Questions
Do I need a licence to start a mobile home service business in Canada?
It depends on the work and where you live. Trades involving electrical, gas or alarm installation often have provincial requirements, while simpler services may not. Check with your province, municipality and a trade body before taking paid jobs.
What insurance should I look at for work at customers' properties?
Ask a broker about commercial general liability, vehicle coverage for business use and, if you hire help, workers' compensation requirements in your province. Customers and property managers may also ask for proof of insurance before hiring you.
How do I deal with seasonal demand in home services?
Look at pairing complementary services, such as gutter cleaning in fall and snow clearing in winter. Check whether your area has steady year-round demand, and consider how your vehicle and equipment can serve more than one season.