Spray Foam Insulation Contractor

Homeowners doing renovations, builders and general contractors on new builds, and farm or commercial owners with outbuildings.

Priced per square foot or board foot by thickness and area, with a minimum charge per job. Repeat work comes from builders and renovators.

• Trained spray foam application
• Safety discipline with chemicals and protective gear
• Estimating and quoting
• Managing a small crew and builder relationships

• Chemical safety: isocyanates and fumes require proper respirators, ventilation and re-entry times, so follow manufacturer and provincial workplace safety rules
• Provincial or manufacturer training and certification requirements, plus building code and fire-safety rules for foam (check with your provincial regulator)
• Commercial general liability insurance (some insurers treat spray foam as higher risk) and WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire
• Poorly applied foam can cause costly callbacks and complaints, so keep records and follow product data sheets
• Large equipment costs and cold-weather limits on application, so check material temperature ranges and plan for seasonality
• Check whether your municipality requires a business licence

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on your spray rig, heated truck or trailer, protective equipment and training. Equipment is the largest cost.

Check chemical safety rules for respirators, ventilation and re-entry times, plus provincial or manufacturer training and certification requirements. Also check building code and fire-safety rules, insurance (some insurers see spray foam as higher risk), WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire, and municipal licensing.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your crew size and jobs. Plan for at least about 30 hours a week, and check material temperature ranges, as cold weather limits application.