Solo Kitchen Installer Business

Homeowners renovating, landlords updating rentals, and kitchen showrooms or retailers that need installers for their customers.

Fixed quote per kitchen, based on the number of cabinets and the layout, plus extras like countertop cutting, tiling or appliance hook-up. Some installers charge a day rate for retailer work.

• Carpentry and accurate measuring
• Reading kitchen plans
• Quoting jobs and managing customers
• Coordinating with plumbers and electricians

• Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether your province requires WCB/WSIB coverage for you or any helper
• Plumbing, gas and electrical work usually need a licensed tradesperson in most provinces, so check what you can and can't do yourself
• Check whether your municipality requires a building permit for the work, especially if walls or services are moved
• Older homes can hide asbestos, uneven walls or old wiring, so allow for surprises in your quotes
• Collect deposits carefully and agree the scope in writing to avoid disputes

Startup costs are typically around $4,000 to $15,000, depending on the tools and equipment you already have and how you set up the business. These figures are estimates only.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how many jobs you take on and whether you work alone or with a helper. These are estimates of revenue, not profit.

Check whether your province requires WCB or WSIB coverage, and that you carry commercial general liability insurance. Plumbing, gas and electrical work usually need a licensed tradesperson, and your municipality may require a building permit, so check before quoting.