Kitchen remodeling company

Homeowners planning a full kitchen update, often before selling or after buying a home.

Project price covering labor, materials and a margin, typically paid in stages. A full remodel often takes several weeks, so a small crew usually completes only a few projects per month, and revenue can be uneven from month to month.

• Project management and scheduling
• Estimating costs accurately
• Carpentry or knowledge of the trades
• Sales and client communication

• Most states require a contractor license for projects above a certain value, so check your state board
• Building permits and inspections are often required, check with your city or county
• Written contracts and clear change-order rules help avoid payment disputes
• Cash flow, as you may pay for cabinets and materials before the client's next payment
• Lead paint rules for older homes, check EPA renovation requirements
• Check your state's rules on deposits and cancellation rights

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on tools, vehicles, insurance, showroom or design resources, and the materials you may pay for before clients' next payments.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $10,000 to $40,000, depending on how many projects you run, their size and your crew. Expect to spend at least about 35 hours a week.

Check your state board, as most states require a contractor license above a certain project value. Also check permits and inspections with your city or county, EPA lead paint rules for older homes, and deposit and cancellation rules.