Flooring supply and fit company
Quote, supply and fit hardwood, tile and other flooring with a small crew for larger home and commercial jobs.
- C$15k-60k
- Full-time
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A small crew handles full flooring projects: measuring, quoting, ordering materials, prepping floors and installing hardwood, engineered wood, tile or commercial vinyl. You may work from a small unit or storage space for materials and tools.
Your first three steps
- Open a trade account with local flooring suppliers and compare their prices and delivery terms
- Get a van, tools and a rented unit or storage space, and set up a simple quoting template
- Introduce yourself to builders, designers and property managers, and offer a free measure and quote
Who pays
Homeowners renovating whole floors, builders, landlords, and small businesses such as offices, restaurants and shops.
How it makes money
Fixed project quotes that combine labour and materials, with a markup on supplied materials. Larger jobs and builder relationships can bring steadier work.
Skills that help
- Estimating and quoting
- Hardwood or tile installation skills
- Scheduling jobs and managing helpers
- Dealing with suppliers
Watch out for
- Commercial general liability insurance, and WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire (rules vary by province)
- Check provincial and municipal licensing, and whether any trade certification applies to tile or other work
- Material cost swings and delivery delays can eat into margins, so put price validity dates in quotes
- Cash flow: deposits and staged payments help cover materials
- Tile and hardwood work in winter needs suitable temperature and humidity conditions, plan the season
- In Quebec, check licensing and French-language requirements for contracts and signage
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Everything you need to start: flooring supply and fit company
Researched with live web search for Canada: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a flooring supply and fit company?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on tools, materials stock, storage space, vehicles and insurance. Your own costs will vary with the size of crew and jobs you take on.
What licensing and insurance should a flooring company check in Canada?
Check commercial general liability insurance, WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire, and provincial and municipal licensing, including whether trade certification applies to tile or other work. In Quebec, check licensing and French-language rules for contracts.
How much can a flooring supply and fit company earn?
Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $10,000 to $50,000, depending on job size, crew and season. The estimates assume at least about 35 hours a week, and material costs can affect margins.
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