Gas line hookups for bbqs, ranges and fireplaces

Homeowners, kitchen and appliance retailers, renovators and landscapers who need a licensed person for the gas connection.

Fixed price per job, often a half-day or less, with extra for longer pipe runs and materials. At roughly one to three jobs a week part-time, income depends on job volume and season. Referrals from appliance stores and renovators can bring steadier work.

• Provincially recognized gas fitter licence
• Neat, safe pipework and leak testing
• Clear, honest quoting

• You generally need the right provincial gas licence and often a permit per job, so check your regulator and municipality
• Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether your employer's cover applies to any side work
• Outdoor work is seasonal in colder regions, with BBQ and patio work often peaking in spring and summer
• Never connect appliances you are not qualified to certify, and pass on jobs outside your licence class

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on your tools, leak-testing gear and insurance. This is a smaller setup than a full gas fitting business.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many jobs you take. It can start at around 10 hours a week, and outdoor BBQ work often peaks in spring and summer in colder regions.

Things to check: the right provincial gas licence and whether each job needs a permit, through your regulator and municipality. Also check commercial general liability insurance, whether any employer cover applies to side work, and pass on jobs outside your licence class.