Mobile water filter supply and replacement

Homeowners, small offices, cafés and restaurants, and landlords or property managers who want filters kept up to date.

Profit on filter units and cartridges, plus a fee per visit. Reminder-based replacement plans bring customers back every 6 to 12 months.

• Basic plumbing confidence
• Reliable scheduling and follow-up
• Clear customer service

• Commercial general liability insurance, since a leak can cause costly damage
• Plumbing rules vary by province and municipality: check with your provincial trades or licensing authority whether the installs you plan to do (for example, connecting to supply lines) require a licensed plumber or certification. Simple cartridge swaps may not
• Food-service customers may need filters that meet specific certification standards, so check product ratings and local health unit expectations
• Check with your municipality whether you need a business licence (including any home-based business rules) and when to register for GST/HST
• Winter travel and frozen lines can affect scheduling in colder regions

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you carry, your vehicle setup and the filter types you offer. These figures are estimates only. Get supplier quotes for your own range.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your customer base, repeat schedules and pricing. The estimate assumes at least about 10 hours a week. Winter travel and frozen lines can affect scheduling in colder regions.

Plumbing rules vary by province and municipality, so check with your provincial trades or licensing authority whether your planned installs, such as connecting to supply lines, need a licensed plumber or certification. Also check liability insurance, food-service filter standards, business licensing and GST/HST.