Drywall Subcontract Crew for Builders

Home builders, general contractors, renovation companies and commercial fit-out firms.

Piece-rate or contract pricing per square foot or per job, with repeat work from a few reliable contractors. Margin depends on how fast and cleanly your crew works.

• Fast, accurate hanging and finishing
• Estimating materials and labour
• Scheduling and supervising helpers

• Commercial general liability insurance, which most builders require before you start
• Workers' compensation (WCB/WSIB) rules differ by province, and general contractors often ask for a clearance certificate, so check with your provincial board
• Check whether a helper counts as an employee or a subcontractor under CRA and provincial rules
• Late payment from contractors can hurt cash flow, so agree payment terms in writing and consider lien rights where your province allows them
• Fire-rated assemblies and building code details apply on some jobs, so check with the contractor or local building department
• Work slows in some regions in winter, so plan for seasonal gaps

Startup costs are typically around $10,000 to $35,000, depending on tools, vehicle and insurance. Builders often require commercial general liability insurance before you start, so check that cost too.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $7,000 to $30,000, depending on crew size, job volume and pricing. Work slows in some regions in winter, and late payment from contractors can affect cash flow.

Check workers' compensation (WCB/WSIB) rules and clearance certificates with your provincial board, whether helpers count as employees or subcontractors under CRA and provincial rules, lien rights, and fire-rated assembly and building code details for each job.