Solo gasfitter for home repairs and installs
Install, repair and service gas lines, furnaces, water heaters and fireplaces for homeowners in your area.
- C$8k-30k
- Part-time
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A one-person, van-based service. You install and repair gas piping and appliances such as furnaces, boilers, water heaters, stoves, fireplaces and BBQ or generator hookups. You also run safety checks and leak tests.
Your first three steps
- Confirm the certification and contractor licence your province requires for gas work, and the permit rules for each job
- Get commercial general liability insurance, a reliable van and a tested set of tools and gas detection equipment
- Set up a simple website and Google profile, then ask local plumbers, HVAC firms and realtors for overflow and referral work
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, property managers and renovators who need a certified person for gas work.
How it makes money
Hourly rate or fixed quote per job, plus parts mark-up. Annual furnace and water heater servicing can bring repeat customers, and the busiest months are usually autumn and winter.
Skills that help
- Provincially certified gasfitting
- Fault-finding and leak testing
- Clear quoting and customer service
- Careful record keeping
Watch out for
- Gas work is regulated by the province. Check your provincial safety regulator for the certificate, contractor licence and permit rules that apply to you
- Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether WCB/WSIB coverage is needed in your province
- Safety is serious: a mistake can cause fire, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning, so follow code and keep records
- Check whether your municipality needs a business licence, and register for GST/HST once you pass the threshold
- Work can be uneven across seasons, so plan cash flow for summer
Deep research report · Canada
Everything you need to start: solo gasfitter for home repairs and installs
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 gasfitting business in Canada?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $30,000, depending on your van, tools and insurance. Certification, contractor licence and permit costs are worth checking separately with your provincial regulator.
How much can a solo gasfitter earn each month?
Estimates put monthly revenue typically around $5,000 to $20,000, depending on your area, your hours and the jobs you take on. Work can be uneven across seasons, so plan your cash flow for summer.
Do I need a licence to do gas work in Canada?
Gas work is regulated by the province. Check your provincial safety regulator for the certificate, contractor licence and permit rules that apply to you. Also check municipal business licence rules, insurance, and whether WCB/WSIB coverage is needed.
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