Full-house cladding and siding crew

Homeowners, landlords, builders, property managers and small commercial owners.

Quoted price per project based on wall area and materials, with a margin on materials and labour. Larger jobs bring bigger deposits and stage payments.

• Cladding installation and finishing
• Estimating and quoting
• Managing a small crew and schedule
• Supplier and client relationships

• Commercial general liability insurance and WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire, rules vary by province
• Fall protection, scaffolding and working at heights training requirements, check your provincial regulator
• Building permits and building code rules for weather barriers and insulation, check your municipality
• Many provinces require licensing for contractors in some forms, such as RBQ in Quebec, check what applies to you
• Asbestos or lead paint in older buildings, which needs proper testing and handling
• Winter shutdowns and weather delays can affect cash flow, plan deposits and schedules
• Warranty claims if installation is poor, keep records and photos of every job

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on your equipment, scaffolding, vehicles, insurance and how many people you bring on. Deposits from clients can help with early materials costs.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $10,000 to $45,000, depending on the size and number of projects, your crew size and the materials you install. Winter shutdowns and weather delays can affect cash flow.

Check commercial general liability insurance and WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire, plus fall protection and working at heights training. Also check building permits, code rules, contractor licensing such as RBQ in Quebec, and asbestos or lead paint in older buildings.