Marble and Stone Installer Business in Canada

Homeowners renovating bathrooms and kitchens, general contractors, designers and small property developers.

Price per square foot or per job, plus extra for sealing, patterns, cutting and tricky layouts. Repeat work from contractors can fill your calendar.

• Tiling and stone setting experience
• Accurate measuring and cutting
• Care with expensive materials
• Quoting and customer service

• Commercial general liability insurance, and WCB/WSIB coverage if you hire (rules vary by province)
• Check whether your province or municipality requires a trade certificate or business licence for tile or stone setting
• Stone dust is a health hazard, so check silica safety rules and use proper wet cutting and a respirator
• Cracked or damaged stone can be costly, so agree who is responsible for breakage in your quote
• Heavy slabs and lifting put strain on your body, plan for help and proper equipment

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $4,000 to $15,000, depending on your tools, wet-cutting equipment, vehicle and insurance. Stone is often supplied by the client or a local stone yard, which can keep your own material outlay lower.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how many jobs you take, your rates and whether you subcontract or work directly for homeowners. That is revenue, not profit, so allow for your costs.

Check whether your province or municipality requires a trade certificate or business licence for tile or stone setting. Also look into commercial general liability insurance, WCB/WSIB coverage if you hire, and silica safety rules for stone dust.