Stucco and EIFS installation crew

Homeowners, home builders, general contractors and property developers.

Quoted per project or per square foot, covering labour and materials. Steady work from builders and contractors can keep the crew busy through the season.

• Experience applying stucco or EIFS systems
• Estimating materials, labour and timelines
• Managing a crew and scheduling around weather

• Commercial general liability insurance and WCB/WSIB registration once you hire (rules vary by province)
• Fall protection and scaffold safety rules; check your provincial regulator for required training
• Building codes, permits and warranty requirements for wall assemblies; check with your municipality and province
• Poor installation can cause moisture damage and expensive callbacks, so follow manufacturer specifications
• Winter shuts down or limits exterior work in much of the country, so plan cash flow for the off-season
• Some provinces or builders may ask for specific certifications; check what applies where you work

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $10,000 to $40,000 CAD, depending on equipment, insurance, vehicle needs and how large a crew you hire from the start. Check what each job requires before you commit to purchases.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $36,000 CAD, depending on job size, crew numbers and how steadily you can work. Winter limits exterior work in much of the country, so plan cash flow for the off-season.

Check insurance and WCB/WSIB registration once you hire, plus fall protection and scaffold safety rules with your provincial regulator. Also check building codes, permits and warranty requirements with your municipality and province, and any certifications builders ask for.