On-Site vastu consultant for homes and builders
Visit homes and building sites to advise on layout and orientation, working with homeowners, builders and realtors.
- C$800-4k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
You visit a home or building plot with a compass and measuring tools, check orientation and room placement, and give practical Vastu-based recommendations. For new builds you can also review plans before construction.
Your first three steps
- Choose your service area, set fees for a home visit, a plan review and a full report, and get business cards and a simple website
- Meet local realtors, builders and architects who serve your community and offer to review one plan for free
- Get insurance quotes and buy a good compass, laser measure and a standard report template
Who pays
Homeowners, new-home buyers, small builders and developers, and realtors serving South Asian clients.
How it makes money
Fee per site visit or per property, with higher fees for new-build plan reviews and written reports. Builders may pay per project or on a retainer.
Skills that help
- Solid training in Vastu Shastra
- Reading plans and measuring spaces
- Building trust with clients and builders
- Networking and sales
Watch out for
- Vastu is a traditional belief system, so never guarantee outcomes or pressure clients into costly changes
- Leave structural, electrical and code questions to licensed professionals, and make that clear in writing
- Check commercial general liability and professional liability insurance, especially for work on building sites
- Check your municipality about home-based business licensing if you work from a home office
- Check provincial rules on business registration and GST/HST
- Winter driving and travel time can limit how many visits you fit in
Deep research report · Canada
Everything you need to start: on-site Vastu consultant for homes and builders
Researched with live web search for Canada: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an on-site Vastu consultancy?
Startup costs are typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on your tools, travel, marketing and insurance. These are estimates, so check your own costs before you start taking visits.
How much can an on-site Vastu consultant earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $5,000, depending on how many visits you fit in, your pricing and your travel time. Starting at around 8 hours a week is realistic. These are estimates only.
What rules and risks should I check before starting?
Never guarantee outcomes or pressure clients into costly changes, and leave structural, electrical and code questions to licensed professionals in writing. Check liability insurance, home-based business licensing with your municipality, provincial business registration and GST/HST.
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