Court resurfacing and line marking
Repair, recoat and repaint worn outdoor basketball courts for schools, parks and condo complexes.
- C$5k-25k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
Crack repair, cleaning, acrylic colour coating and line painting on existing asphalt or concrete courts. It is lighter than building a court from scratch, so a small crew can start with modest equipment.
Your first three steps
- Learn the process from coating manufacturers' training or by working a season with a paving or sports surface crew
- Price out pressure washer, squeegees, sprayers and coating materials, then quote one or two small courts at a fair price
- Introduce yourself to local schools, councils and property managers and ask how to get on their supplier lists
Who pays
School boards and private schools, municipalities, condo and townhouse associations, community centres and homeowners with a driveway or backyard court.
How it makes money
Quoted price per court or per square metre, with extras for crack repair, new lines and hoops or net repairs. Repeat work comes from recoating every few years.
Skills that help
- Physical stamina for outdoor work
- Measuring and marking accurate lines
- Quoting and basic project planning
- Patience with surface preparation
Watch out for
- Commercial general liability insurance, which schools and councils usually ask to see
- WCB or WSIB coverage once you hire, and clearance certificates that public clients may request (rules differ by province)
- Coatings need dry weather and mild temperatures, so the season is short in much of Canada. Check coating temperature limits and plan your cash flow for winter
- Check your municipality for any business licence and your province's rules on public tenders
Deep research report · Canada
Everything you need to start: court resurfacing and line marking
Researched with live web search for Canada: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a court resurfacing business?
Startup costs are estimated at typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your equipment and coating supplies. Monthly revenue is estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000. These are estimates, so confirm them with supplier quotes and local demand.
What insurance and rules should I check for court resurfacing?
Check these points: commercial general liability insurance, which schools and councils usually ask to see, WCB or WSIB coverage once you hire, clearance certificates that public clients may request, any municipal business licence, and your province's rules on public tenders.
How long is the season and what skills do I need?
Coatings need dry weather and mild temperatures, so check coating temperature limits and plan cash flow for winter. Useful skills are stamina, accurate line marking, quoting and patience with surface preparation. Plan for at least about 15 hours a week.
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