Aluminum Window Maker and Installer

Homeowners, renovation contractors, small builders, property managers and local businesses that need non-standard sizes.

A quoted price per window or per job, covering materials, glass, labour and installation. Repeat work from contractors can fill quiet periods.

• Accurate measuring and cutting
• Basic carpentry or metalwork
• Quoting and customer service
• Safe lifting and glass handling

• Check which building code and window performance standards apply in your province, including any energy rating or certification buyers expect
• Cold climates make thermal breaks and good sealing important, so poor products can lead to condensation and warranty claims
• Commercial general liability and product liability insurance, plus WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire
• Check zoning rules for running a workshop, and any municipal business licence
• Glass is heavy and sharp, so plan for safe handling and working at height
• Installer certification or licensing rules vary by province, so check your provincial regulator

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $25,000 to $90,000, depending on your workshop, cutting and assembly equipment, material stock, insurance and vehicle. Get quotes for equipment and premises before committing.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on the number of jobs, their size and whether you install as well as make. Custom and non-standard sizes are the usual niche.

Check which building code and window performance standards apply in your province, including any energy rating buyers expect. Also check installer certification or licensing rules with your provincial regulator, insurance including WCB/WSIB when hiring, and workshop zoning.