Subcontract Heating Installer

HVAC companies, plumbing firms, general contractors and property management companies.

Fixed price per install or an agreed day or hourly rate for each job. Income depends on how many contractors keep sending you work.

• Experienced in heating installation and repair
• Reliable and tidy work to a contractor's standard
• Invoicing and managing your own schedule

• Licensing rules for working as a subcontractor differ by state, so verify before you start
• Contractors may need proof of general liability and workers' compensation insurance
• Check how the IRS treats independent contractors, as misclassification can cause problems
• Slow payment from contractors, so agree terms up front
• Work depends on a few clients, and can be seasonal

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on the tools you already own, your insurance and any vehicle needs. These are estimates, so check what contractors expect you to bring to a job.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how many installs and repairs you take and how many contractors you work for. Work can be seasonal and depend on a few clients, so plan ahead.

Licensing rules for subcontractors differ by state, so verify before you start. Contractors may ask for proof of general liability and workers' compensation insurance, and you should check how the IRS treats independent contractors.