Sunroom Installer for Dealers

Sunroom dealers, manufacturers and renovation companies that need reliable installers. The homeowner pays them, not you.

A fixed price per install or per day from the dealer, with extra for site prep, trim work or repairs. Steady work from two or three dealers keeps your calendar full.

• Carpentry and general building skills
• Reading plans and installation manuals
• Working safely with glass and at height
• Reliable and tidy on customers' properties

• Licensing differs by province and by type of work. In Quebec, check with the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) whether you need a contractor licence, and whether working as a subcontractor for a licensed dealer changes that. In other provinces, check with your provincial regulator and municipality
• Commercial general liability insurance, and check what dealers ask you to carry
• Building permits and inspections, and who is responsible for them under your agreement with the dealer
• Workers' compensation coverage rules (WCB/WSIB or equivalent) for you and any helpers you hire
• Winter slows or stops outdoor installs in many regions, so plan your cash flow
• Handling large glass panels is physically demanding and risky, so use proper lifting gear and a helper

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your tools, vehicle, lifting gear, insurance and whether you hire helpers. These are estimates, so get quotes for your own situation.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many installs dealers give you and the season. Many installers start from about 15 hours a week.

Licensing differs by province and type of work. In Quebec, check with the RBQ whether you need a contractor licence, and whether subcontracting for a licensed dealer changes that. Elsewhere, check your provincial regulator and municipality, plus permits and insurance.