Online Lighting Plan Packages
Turn floor plans and photos into room-by-room lighting plans for clients anywhere in Canada, all done remotely.
- C$500-3k
- Side hustle
- Online
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
Clients send floor plans, photos and notes about how they use each space. You return a written lighting plan with fixture types, placement, brightness and colour recommendations, and a shopping list, discussed over a video call.
Your first three steps
- Create two or three simple package tiers with clear deliverables and prices
- Make sample plans from example floor plans and build a simple website around them
- Share tips in local renovation and home-owner online groups and offer a discounted first package for a testimonial
Who pays
Homeowners doing renovations or new builds, small landlords, and designers or contractors who want a second opinion on lighting.
How it makes money
Set-price packages, for example per room, per floor or a whole-home plan, with extra fees for revisions or follow-up calls.
Skills that help
- Reading floor plans
- Lighting design basics
- Clear writing and video calls
Watch out for
- Professional liability insurance, check what covers remote advice
- Local electrical codes and energy rules differ by province, so state that plans must be checked by a licensed electrician
- Check whether you need to register for GST/HST once revenue passes the small supplier threshold
- Without a site visit you may miss details, so ask for good photos and measurements
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start an online lighting plan business?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $3,000, depending on the design software you use, your website and how you set up video calls with clients.
What should I check before selling remote lighting plans in Canada?
Check professional liability insurance and what it covers for remote advice. Local electrical codes and energy rules differ by province, so state that plans must be checked by a licensed electrician. Also check when you need to register for GST/HST.
How much can an online lighting plan business earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $3,500, depending on how many packages you sell and your pricing. Without a site visit you may miss details, so ask for good photos and measurements. Plan on at least about 6 hours a week.
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