Home attic insulation installer

Homeowners, landlords and property managers, often prompted by high energy bills, drafty rooms or utility rebate programs.

Fixed quote per job, usually based on square footage and the R-value you install, plus extra for air sealing and removing old insulation.

• Comfortable with physical work in tight, hot attics
• Measuring and quoting accurately
• Explaining the benefits clearly to homeowners

• State or local contractor license requirements, which vary a lot, so check your state licensing board
• General liability insurance, and workers' compensation once you hire anyone
• Older attics may contain vermiculite or asbestos, so know when to stop work and call a specialist
• EPA lead-safe rules may apply if you disturb paint in homes built before 1978, so check requirements
• Heat, dust and confined spaces: use proper respirators, eye protection and safe walking boards

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your vehicle, blowing machine and materials. Your costs will vary with whether you buy new or used equipment.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on how many jobs you complete and their size. Demand can be prompted by high energy bills, drafty rooms or utility rebate programs.

Check contractor license requirements with your state licensing board, as they vary a lot. Also look into general liability insurance, workers' compensation if you hire, EPA lead-safe rules for homes built before 1978, and when to stop work for vermiculite or asbestos.