Shower door showroom and fitting shop

Homeowners, landlords, property managers and builders who want one place to choose, order and install.

Margin on door and hardware sales, plus fitting fees and repeat trade accounts with builders and renovators.

• Sales and customer service
• Accurate measuring and quoting
• Managing suppliers and orders
• Basic installation skills or the ability to hire fitters

• Commercial lease terms and the monthly rent you must cover before sales build up
• Check municipal zoning, signage and business licence rules for your location
• Commercial general liability and property insurance, plus cover for installs
• Custom glass orders can be costly if mismeasured, so set clear deposit and cancellation terms
• Registering for GST/HST once revenue passes the small supplier threshold, and WCB/WSIB when you hire

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on your premises, display stock, fitting setup and insurance. You also need to cover monthly rent before sales build up, so check lease terms carefully.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your location, order volume and whether you fit doors yourself or with a team. Set clear deposit and cancellation terms for custom orders.

Check municipal zoning, signage and business licence rules for your location, and your commercial lease terms. Also check commercial general liability and property insurance with cover for installs, GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold, and WCB/WSIB when you hire.