Sunroof fitting and repair shop
Fit, repair and service sunroofs from a small workshop, for walk-in and booked customers.
- C$25k-90k
- Full-time
- Own premises
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A small workshop that installs aftermarket sunroofs and repairs existing ones: leaks, blocked drains, broken motors, jammed tracks, cracked glass and worn seals.
Your first three steps
- Get hands-on experience or training with a sunroof installer, auto glass shop or body shop, and ask suppliers about their fitting courses
- Price out a small unit, the tools, and a starter stock of seals, motors and drain tubes from Canadian parts suppliers
- Visit local used car dealers, body shops and insurance-linked repair networks to offer your repair and install services
Who pays
Car owners with leaking or stuck sunroofs, people wanting a sunroof added, and used car dealers and body shops that sub out the work.
How it makes money
Fixed or quoted prices per job, plus parts mark-up. Repairs and drain cleaning are quick, lower-priced jobs, while installs and glass replacements bring in larger tickets.
Skills that help
- Hands-on mechanical or auto body skills
- Careful, precise fitting and sealing work
- Clear quoting and customer service
Watch out for
- Cutting a roof affects structure, airbags and water sealing, so check the installer training and manufacturer requirements for each kit
- Check municipal zoning and business licence rules for the unit, and whether your province requires any repair shop registration
- Garage liability and garagekeepers insurance to cover customers' vehicles in your care
- Leaks from poor installs can lead to warranty claims, so document your work and offer a clear warranty
- Demand for installs is stronger in warmer months, and sealants and adhesives may need warmer working conditions in winter
- WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire, with rules that differ by province, and French-language rules if you operate in Quebec
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Everything you need to start: sunroof fitting and repair shop
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 sunroof fitting and repair shop?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $25,000 to $90,000, depending on your premises, tools, kits and parts stock. Treat this as an estimate and build your own budget, including insurance and any training you need.
How much can a sunroof repair shop earn?
Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on your mix of installs and repairs, your location and the season. Revenue is not profit, so allow for rent, parts, insurance and wages.
What should I check before fitting sunroofs in Canada?
Check installer training and manufacturer requirements for each kit, since cutting a roof affects structure, airbags and sealing. Check municipal zoning and licence rules, any provincial repair shop registration, garage liability and garagekeepers insurance, warranty terms, and WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire.
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