Solo electrician for home repairs and upgrades

Homeowners, landlords, property managers and small local businesses.

Hourly rate or fixed quote per job, plus materials markup. Repeat landlord and property manager clients help fill the calendar.

• Journeyperson-level electrical trade skills
• Clear quoting and customer communication
• Organizing your schedule and paperwork

• Most provinces require a certified electrician and often a separate electrical contractor licence, check your provincial regulator (for example ESA/ECRA in Ontario or Technical Safety BC)
• Electrical permits and inspections are usually required for many jobs, check with your province or municipality
• Commercial general liability insurance and WCB/WSIB rules, especially once you hire
• Winter slowdowns, cold-weather work and unpaid quoting time

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your van, tools and how you set up the business. Treat this as an estimate and price out your own equipment and insurance.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $5,000 to $20,000, depending on job mix and how many hours you work. Expect at least about 25 hours a week. Winter slowdowns and unpaid quoting time can affect results.

Check your provincial regulator, such as ESA/ECRA in Ontario or Technical Safety BC, for certified electrician and contractor licence requirements. Also check permit and inspection rules, commercial general liability insurance, and WCB/WSIB rules, especially once you hire.