Basketball court resurfacing and line painting

Schools, park and recreation departments, churches, HOAs, apartment complexes and homeowners with a backyard court.

Fixed quote per court based on size and condition, plus extras like new lines, hoop repainting or crack repair. Repeat work comes from maintenance every few years and referrals.

• Hands-on surface prep and painting work
• Measuring and quoting jobs accurately
• Working outdoors and planning around the weather

• Many states require a contractor license above a certain job value, check with your state licensing board
• General liability insurance, and workers' compensation once you hire help
• Public sector jobs often need bids, insurance certificates and sometimes bonding, check local procurement rules
• Weather and temperature limits for coatings, so work can be seasonal depending on your region

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your equipment, coating supplies, vehicle needs and whether you hire a small crew from the start.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many jobs you win, job size and client type. Work can be seasonal depending on your region and the weather.

Check with your state licensing board, since many states require a contractor license above a certain job value. Also check liability insurance, workers' compensation once you hire, and local bid, insurance certificate and bonding rules for public jobs.