Gutter Cleaning with a Vacuum Pole System

Homeowners, property managers, strata or condo boards and small commercial building owners.

Price per property or per linear foot of gutter, plus add-ons and yearly maintenance plans. Booking regular contracts with property managers helps smooth out the seasons.

• Operating and maintaining equipment
• Quoting and scheduling jobs
• Dealing with property managers and clients

• Commercial general liability insurance, and check any vehicle and equipment cover
• WCB or WSIB coverage is usually needed once you hire staff, check your province
• Check municipal business licence rules and GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold
• Roof and ladder work at height on commercial jobs may need fall protection training, check provincial rules
• Winter shutdown in many regions, so plan cash flow and consider winter add-ons like holiday lights if you want them

Estimated startup costs are typically around $4,000 to $15,000, depending on the vacuum and pole kit, camera, vehicle and insurance. Use it as a guide and compare equipment quotes.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on job volume, added services and whether you take commercial work. Many regions have a winter shutdown, so plan cash flow. Hours start around 20 a week.

Check commercial general liability and vehicle and equipment cover, plus WCB or WSIB coverage once you hire staff. Check municipal business licence rules, GST/HST registration past the small supplier threshold, and fall protection training for roof and ladder work on commercial jobs.