Skylight Installation and Replacement Contractor

Homeowners, renovation companies, property managers and owners of small commercial buildings.

Quoted price per job covering the unit, materials and labour. Larger or custom jobs and work for builders can bring in repeat business.

• Carpentry and roofing basics
• Comfortable working at height
• Accurate measuring and quoting
• Customer service

• Licensing and trade certification differ by province; for example, Quebec has its own contractor licensing, so check your provincial regulator
• Building permits may be needed when cutting into roof structure, so check with your municipality
• Commercial general liability insurance, and WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire (rules vary by province)
• Falls from roofs are a serious risk, so plan for proper safety gear and a second person on bigger jobs
• Winter weather limits roof work in many areas, so plan for seasonal gaps in cash flow
• Poor flashing causes leaks and callbacks, so check manufacturer installation and warranty rules

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $8,000 to $30,000, depending on your tools, safety gear, vehicle and insurance.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on how many jobs you complete and their size. Winter weather limits roof work in many areas, so plan for seasonal gaps in cash flow.

Licensing and trade certification differ by province. Quebec, for example, has its own contractor licensing, so check your provincial regulator. Also check building permits with your municipality when cutting into roof structure, and WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire.