Subcontract floor sanding for contractors

Flooring installers, general contractors, remodelers, home flippers, property management companies and landlords.

Per square foot or per job rate agreed with each contractor. Repeat work from a few reliable contacts can fill your calendar without much marketing.

• Reliable and on time
• Skilled with sanders on new and old floors
• Good at working with other trades

• Liability insurance, as contractors often ask for proof before hiring you
• Check whether your state treats you as a contractor needing a license even when subcontracting
• Slow payment from contractors, so agree terms and deposits upfront
• Dependence on a small number of clients
• Dust and fume safety, including a respirator and good ventilation

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on your sanders, safety gear and insurance. Working for contractors means you can focus on equipment and skip much of the customer-facing setup.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how much work contractors send you. You could start with about 10 hours a week and build from there.

Check whether your state treats you as a contractor needing a license even when subcontracting, and get liability insurance, since contractors often ask for proof. Agree payment terms and deposits upfront, and use a respirator and good ventilation.