Playground Supply and Install Crew
Supply and fit play equipment for schools, councils and daycares, working directly with customers and as a subcontractor for dealers.
- C$8k-40k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A small crew that installs play structures, swings and safety surfacing on site. You may also resell equipment directly to smaller customers such as daycares and community groups.
Your first three steps
- Contact playground dealers and manufacturers in your region and ask whether they use subcontract installers
- Look into installer training offered by manufacturers, and playground safety inspector courses (CPSI) in your province
- Price out a pickup or trailer, a basic tool set and an insurance quote for the work
Who pays
Schools, municipalities, daycares and nurseries paying directly, plus larger dealers and contractors who subcontract installs.
How it makes money
A fixed price per install or a day rate for labour, plus a margin on any equipment, surfacing and groundwork you supply.
Skills that help
- Construction or landscaping skills
- Reading installation manuals and site plans
- Safe lifting and teamwork
- Driving and towing
Watch out for
- Commercial general liability insurance and WCB or WSIB coverage, which schools and councils often ask to see before awarding work
- Installation is usually expected to follow the manufacturer's instructions and CSA Z614, so check what your customers require
- Call your provincial utility locate service before any digging
- Installs are mostly done in warmer months and frozen ground can stop work, so plan for winter
- Heavy physical work, and the risk of injury to children if a install is done wrong
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start a playground installation business?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your tools, vehicle and trailer, insurance and any equipment you resell. Your starting range will depend on the size of installs you plan to take on.
How much can a playground installation crew earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on the jobs you win and whether you work directly or as a subcontractor. Installs are mostly done in warmer months, so plan for winter.
What should I check before installing playgrounds in Canada?
Check insurance and WCB/WSIB coverage, which schools and councils often ask to see before awarding work. Also check that installs follow the manufacturer's instructions and CSA Z614, call your provincial utility locate service before digging, and take care to install correctly.
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