Licensed gas fitter for homes and landlords
Install and service gas lines, furnaces, water heaters and appliances for homeowners, landlords and small businesses.
- C$5k-25k
- Full-time
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A one-person gas fitting business. You install and connect gas pipework and appliances such as furnaces, boilers, water heaters, stoves and fireplaces, then test them for leaks and safe operation.
Your first three steps
- Check your province's gas fitter licence classes and the apprenticeship route, and confirm which class covers residential work
- Get quotes for commercial general liability insurance, a work van and testing equipment such as a manometer and combustible gas detector
- Contact local renovators, property managers and HVAC firms to offer overflow and subcontract work
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, property managers, renovation contractors and small commercial premises.
How it makes money
Hourly rate or fixed quote per job, plus materials. Repeat work often comes from landlords, builders and renovators who need a reliable licensed fitter.
Skills that help
- Provincially recognized gas fitter training and licence
- Careful pipework, pressure testing and leak detection
- Quoting and customer service
Watch out for
- Gas work is a regulated trade: you generally need the right provincial licence or certification, so check your provincial regulator
- Many jurisdictions need a contractor authorization or permits for each job, and inspections may be required
- Commercial general liability insurance, and WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire (rules vary by province)
- Gas leaks and carbon monoxide are serious safety risks, so keep records and follow codes strictly
- Winter is often your busiest time, so plan for peak emergency demand and quieter summers
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Everything you need to start: licensed gas fitter for homes and landlords
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 gas fitting business in Canada?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your tools, testing equipment, vehicle and insurance. Get quotes to firm up your own figure.
How much can a self-employed gas fitter earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on your job mix and how busy you are. Winter is often your busiest time, with quieter summers, so plan your cash flow.
What licences and rules should I check to work as a gas fitter in Canada?
Things to check: gas work is a regulated trade, so confirm the right provincial licence or certification with your regulator. Also check job permits and inspections, commercial general liability insurance, and WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire.
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