Heat pump and furnace installation crew

Homeowners replacing old equipment, renovators, small builders and landlords.

Fixed quotes per installation, covering equipment, labour and a margin. Some work comes from builders and renovators who subcontract repeatedly.

• Provincially certified HVAC and gas trade credentials
• Accurate quoting and load or sizing basics
• Managing a helper or apprentice

• Installs usually need permits and inspections, so check with your municipality and provincial safety authority
• Apprentice supervision ratios and certification rules differ by province
• Commercial general liability insurance, plus WCB/WSIB once you hire
• Large equipment purchases tie up cash, so check supplier terms and customer deposit practices
• Winter cold-snap rushes and slow shoulder seasons, so plan your cash flow
• Quebec has its own licensing and language rules, so check with the relevant bodies if you work there

Startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $90,000 CAD, depending on your vehicle, tools and equipment. Large equipment purchases tie up cash, so check supplier terms and customer deposit practices. These figures are estimates only.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on job volume, crew size and season. Expect cold-snap rushes and slow shoulder seasons, so plan your cash flow. This is revenue, not profit.

Check whether installs need permits and inspections with your municipality and provincial safety authority. Also check apprentice supervision ratios and certification rules in your province, insurance and WCB/WSIB once you hire, and Quebec's licensing and language rules.