Backyard sport court installer

Homeowners with space and budget, schools, community groups, campgrounds, condo associations and small clubs.

Fixed quote per project covering base, surface, lines, nets and fencing, with a margin on materials and subcontracted work.

• Project management and coordinating trades
• Estimating and quoting
• Basic construction and surveying know-how
• Selling to homeowners and committees

• Commercial general liability insurance, and WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire (rules vary by province)
• Building permits, zoning, setbacks and drainage rules for new courts, check with your municipality
• Electrical work for lighting needs a licensed electrician, and some trades need provincial certification
• Frost heave and drainage can damage a poorly built base, so confirm base specs for your climate
• Deposits and cash flow on larger jobs, use clear contracts and staged payments
• Seasonal work in colder provinces, with ground conditions limiting installs

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $10,000 to $45,000, depending on tools, materials, insurance and vehicle needs. Subcontracting groundwork, concrete and fencing can shape what you need to spend upfront.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on the number and size of jobs. Work is seasonal in colder provinces, so use clear contracts and staged payments to manage cash flow on larger jobs.

Check building permits, zoning, setbacks and drainage rules with your municipality. Lighting needs a licensed electrician and some trades need provincial certification. Also check liability insurance, WCB/WSIB once you hire, and base specifications for frost heave in your climate.