Small fire damage restoration company

Mostly insurance companies and adjusters on behalf of homeowners, plus landlords, property managers and small businesses.

Job-based invoices agreed with the insurer or owner, covering labour, equipment use and materials. A 24/7 emergency response helps win repeat work.

• Project management and scheduling
• Dealing with insurers and stressed customers
• Technical cleaning and drying knowledge

• Commercial general liability insurance, and possibly higher limits that insurers or clients ask for
• Contractor licensing for rebuild work varies by province and municipality (for example Quebec has its own rules), so check with your regulator
• Many insurers use approved vendor lists with their own standards, which can take time to join
• Asbestos, lead and mould rules in older buildings, and safe disposal of waste
• WCB/WSIB registration and safety obligations when you hire
• Long payment waits and expensive equipment, so keep cash in reserve

Estimated startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on your vehicle, drying and cleaning equipment, and insurance. Equipment is expensive, so keep cash in reserve.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on the jobs you win and your crew size. Long payment waits are common, so plan your cash flow.

Check commercial general liability cover, which insurers or clients may want at higher limits, and contractor licensing for rebuild work, which varies by province. Also check asbestos, lead and mould rules, WCB/WSIB registration when hiring, and insurer approved vendor lists.