Fibreglass repair workshop

Boat and RV owners, marinas, dealers, body shops, truck and trailer owners, and small manufacturers.

Quotes per job or hourly labour plus materials. A workshop lets you take bigger, higher-value repairs and run several jobs at once, but rent is a fixed cost to cover.

• Fibreglass lay-up, fairing and gelcoat finishing
• Estimating time and materials
• Managing a workspace safely

• Zoning and fire rules for resins, solvents and spray finishing: check with your municipality and fire department
• Ventilation, respirators and waste disposal, and check your provincial workplace safety requirements
• Commercial general liability insurance, plus cover for customers' items while in your care
• Rent and utilities are due each month even when work is slow, and boat work is seasonal in much of Canada
• Check WCB/WSIB registration rules in your province before hiring help

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on the unit you rent, your equipment and ventilation needs. These are estimates, so check rent and setup quotes before committing.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your customer mix and the size of jobs. Rent and utilities are due even when work is slow, and boat work is seasonal in much of Canada.

Check zoning and fire rules for resins, solvents and spray finishing with your municipality and fire department. Also check ventilation, respirators, waste disposal, provincial workplace safety requirements, commercial general liability insurance, and WCB/WSIB registration before hiring.