Countertop Installer for Remodelers and Homeowners

Homeowners, kitchen remodelers, general contractors, home builders, property managers and kitchen showrooms that need installers.

Fixed price per job or per linear or square foot installed. Extra charges for sink cutouts, tear-out of old tops and backsplash work. Subcontract rates from remodelers give steady work.

• Accurate measuring and templating
• Carpentry and power tool skills
• Safe lifting and handling of heavy materials
• Clear quotes and customer communication

• Check your state and local rules on contractor licensing, since some states require a license once a job passes a dollar amount
• General liability insurance, and workers' compensation once you hire help
• Damage to cabinets, walls or expensive slabs, so measure twice and agree who covers errors in writing
• Dust and cutting hazards: check OSHA guidance on silica dust when cutting stone or engineered stone
• Heavy lifting injuries, so plan for a helper on large slabs

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on the tools, vehicle and equipment you need. Plan for a helper on large slabs, since heavy lifting is a real injury risk.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how many jobs you book and their size. Agree in writing who covers errors, because damage to cabinets or slabs can cut into what you keep.

Check your state and local rules on contractor licensing, since some states require a license once a job passes a dollar amount. Also check general liability insurance, workers' compensation once you hire, and OSHA guidance on silica dust when cutting stone.