Tennis court resurfacing and repair

Tennis and racquet clubs, schools, municipalities and parks departments, condo and community associations, and homeowners with private courts.

Quoted price per court or per square metre, with extras for crack repair, line markings, pickleball conversions and nets. Clubs and associations can become repeat clients every few years.

• Comfortable with physical outdoor work
• Measuring and quoting accurately
• Reliable scheduling around the weather
• Dealing with clubs and committees

• Commercial general liability insurance, and WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire (rules vary by province)
• Short outdoor season in much of Canada, since coatings need dry, mild weather. Plan cash flow for winter
• Poor surface prep leads to peeling and callbacks, so check what warranty you can honestly offer
• Municipal tender rules and bonding requirements for public work, check with your local council
• Handling and disposing of coatings and wash water, check local environmental rules

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on equipment, materials, vehicle needs and insurance. Costs rise with the scale of the crew and the types of courts you plan to work on.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $18,000, depending on the number of courts, job size and pricing. The outdoor season is short in much of Canada, so plan your cash flow for winter.

Check commercial general liability insurance and WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire, as rules vary by province. Also check municipal tender and bonding rules for public work, local rules on coatings and wash water disposal, and what warranty you can honestly offer.