Furnace and boiler service and repair van
Install, service and repair furnaces, boilers and radiators for homeowners and landlords from your own van.
- C$8k-40k
- Full-time
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A one-person heating business working from a van. You do annual tune-ups, emergency repairs, and furnace, boiler or hydronic radiator replacements at customers' homes and rental properties.
Your first three steps
- Confirm which licence or certification you need in your province for gas, oil or hydronic work, and that yours is current
- Price a used van, core tools and combustion analyzer, then get commercial general liability and vehicle insurance quotes
- Offer tune-ups to past contacts, landlords and property managers, and set up a Google Business profile for reviews
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, property managers and small commercial buildings in your area.
How it makes money
Flat-rate or hourly charges for service calls and tune-ups, quoted prices for installs, and yearly maintenance plans that bring in repeat work.
Skills that help
- Provincially recognized gas or heating trade qualification
- Fault-finding and safe working with gas, oil or electric systems
- Clear quoting and customer communication
Watch out for
- Gas and heating work is regulated. Check with your provincial regulator (for example TSSA in Ontario or Technical Safety BC) about licences, company authorizations and permits
- Commercial general liability insurance, and WCB/WSIB coverage if you hire (rules vary by province)
- Carbon monoxide and gas leak risks, so keep records and follow code on every job
- Work peaks in cold months and can be quiet in summer, so plan cash flow
- Check whether your municipality requires a business licence
Deep research report · Canada
Everything you need to start: furnace and boiler service and repair van
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 furnace service van business in Canada?
Estimates are typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on the van, tools, parts stock and insurance you need. A used van and a lean tool kit keep costs toward the lower end.
How much can a furnace and boiler service van earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on how many hours you work and the mix of tune-ups, repairs and installs. Work peaks in cold months and can be quiet in summer, so plan cash flow.
What licences and rules apply to heating work in Canada?
Gas and heating work is regulated, so check with your provincial regulator, such as TSSA in Ontario or Technical Safety BC, about licences, company authorizations and permits. Also check insurance, WCB/WSIB if you hire, and any municipal business licence.
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