Stone countertop cutting and fitting workshop
Cut marble and natural stone countertops in a small workshop, then fit them in local kitchens and bathrooms.
- C$25k-120k
- Full-time
- Own premises
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A small unit where you template, cut, polish and edge stone slabs for countertops, vanities and fireplace surrounds, then install them at the customer's property.
Your first three steps
- Work for an established fabricator to learn templating, cutting and installation before investing in machinery
- Price out a workshop unit, a bridge saw or CNC option and a lifting system, and look at second-hand equipment
- Set up supplier accounts with stone yards and pitch to renovators and designers with a sample board
Who pays
Homeowners, kitchen and bathroom renovators, interior designers and small builders.
How it makes money
Price per project based on slab cost, fabrication time and installation, usually with a mark-up on the stone and a deposit up front.
Skills that help
- Stone cutting and edging
- Templating and precise measuring
- Running and maintaining stone machinery
- Quoting and managing client projects
Watch out for
- Check zoning for your unit, as dust, noise and deliveries may be restricted in some areas
- Silica dust control and ventilation, check your provincial workplace safety rules
- Commercial general liability and property insurance, plus WCB/WSIB once you hire
- Slab breakage and measuring errors can wipe out your profit, so agree terms and take deposits
- Heating and winter delivery issues, as cold weather can affect adhesives and access
Deep research report · Canada
Everything you need to start: stone worktop cutting and fitting workshop
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 open a stone countertop workshop in Canada?
Startup costs are estimated at typically around $25,000 to $120,000, depending on your cutting and polishing machinery, the unit you rent, ventilation, vehicle and insurance. Getting quotes for equipment and premises early will narrow the range for your plan.
How much can a stone fabrication and fitting business earn?
Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on how many countertops and vanities you complete, slab prices and your install schedule. Revenue is before rent, materials, wages and other costs.
What should I check before setting up a stone workshop?
Check zoning for your unit, since dust, noise and deliveries may be restricted. Also look into silica dust control and ventilation under provincial workplace safety rules, commercial general liability and property insurance, and WCB/WSIB once you hire.
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