Gasfitting contractor for builders and commercial sites
Lead a small crew that runs gas lines and connects appliances for builders, renovators and commercial clients.
- C$20k-60k
- Full-time
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A small team subcontracting gas piping and appliance hookups on new builds, renovations, restaurants and light commercial sites. Work is planned in advance, with permits and inspections.
Your first three steps
- Check your province's contractor licence, journeyperson and apprentice supervision rules before taking on staff
- Get commercial general liability insurance, set up payroll and WCB/WSIB if you hire, and price a van and tool set for the team
- Contact local builders, mechanical contractors and restaurant groups with a short capability sheet and ask to quote on their next job
Who pays
Homebuilders, general contractors, HVAC and plumbing firms, restaurants and property managers.
How it makes money
Fixed-price quotes or per-unit pricing for each job or build phase, with larger contracts and repeat relationships with builders.
Skills that help
- Provincial gasfitter certification, ideally with experience on larger systems
- Reading plans and estimating jobs
- Managing a crew and schedules
- Dealing with inspectors and contractors
Watch out for
- Contractor licensing, permit and inspection rules differ by province, so check with your provincial regulator and municipality
- Rules on supervising apprentices and who may sign off gas work
- Late payments from larger contractors can strain cash flow, so check payment terms and holdback rules
- Higher insurance limits may be requested on commercial and new-build sites
- Winter slowdowns in construction can affect new-build work
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start a gasfitting contracting company?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $20,000 to $60,000, depending on your equipment and insurance. Higher insurance limits may be requested on commercial and new-build sites, so it is worth asking about them early.
How much revenue can a gasfitting crew make?
Estimates put monthly revenue typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on crew size and the contracts you win. Late payments from larger contractors can strain cash flow, and winter slowdowns can affect new-build work.
What licensing and rules should a gasfitting contractor check?
Contractor licensing, permit and inspection rules differ by province, so check with your provincial regulator and municipality. Also check the rules on supervising apprentices and who may sign off gas work, plus payment terms and holdback rules.
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