Mobile water softener dealer and installer

Homeowners with hard city or well water, small businesses such as salons, cafés and small offices, and landlords of rental properties.

Margin on the equipment and installation, then recurring income from service visits, filter and resin changes, and salt delivery.

• Basic plumbing knowledge
• Explaining technical things simply
• Honest selling
• Organising service visits

• Plumbing is a regulated trade in many provinces, so check whether you need a licence or must use a licensed plumber, and whether permits are needed
• Commercial general liability insurance, plus coverage for installation work and any water damage
• Check whether local rules limit salt-based softeners, especially for homes on septic systems or in some municipalities
• Confirm products carry a certification accepted in your province and that dealer warranties are clear in writing
• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence
• Heavy lifting of salt bags and equipment, and basements with frozen or old pipes in winter

Estimates typically run around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your vehicle, testing equipment, the brand you resell and the stock and insurance you need to get started.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many systems you sell and install, and how much service plan and salt top-up income you build over time.

Plumbing is a regulated trade in many provinces, so check whether you need a licence or must use a licensed plumber, and whether permits apply. Also check local limits on salt-based softeners, especially for septic systems, and your insurance.