Custom Aluminum Window Workshop

General contractors, remodelers, property developers, landlords and homeowners who need non-standard sizes.

Quoted price per window or per job covering materials, glass, labor and installation, with repeat work from a few reliable contractors.

• Measuring accurately and reading plans
• Metalworking and assembly with hand and power tools
• Quoting jobs and managing customers

• Many states and cities require a contractor license to install windows, check your state licensing board
• Local building and energy codes, plus any product approvals for impact or wind ratings in storm-prone areas
• Safety glass rules and safe handling of heavy glass
• Lead-safe work rules (EPA RRP) when replacing windows in older homes, check if they apply
• General liability, workers' compensation once you hire, and a vehicle for deliveries and installs

Startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $90,000, depending on your equipment, premises, vehicle and stock. These are estimates, so get quotes for your own setup before committing any money.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on how many jobs you win, the size of each job and whether you take commercial storefront work. That is revenue before costs, with roughly 30 hours a week or more.

Many states and cities require a contractor license to install windows, so check your state licensing board. Also check local building and energy codes, any product approvals for impact or wind ratings, and EPA lead-safe (RRP) rules for older homes.