Prefab garage kit installer

Homeowners who bought a kit from a dealer or big-box store and want it built, plus kit dealers who need reliable installers.

A fixed installation fee per garage, usually based on size and kit type. Extras such as pad prep, electrical referrals and painting add to the job.

• Basic carpentry and framing
• Reading kit plans and instructions
• Safe lifting and working at height
• Clear quotes and customer communication

• Contractor license requirements, which vary by state and sometimes by job value
• Building permits, zoning, setbacks and HOA rules before any build starts
• General liability insurance, plus workers' compensation once you hire help
• Weather delays, missing kit parts and who pays for them, so put it in your contract
• Foundation quality, since a poor slab from someone else can become your problem

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your tools, vehicle needs, insurance and how much equipment you buy up front. Treat this as an estimate and price your own setup before committing.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many builds you complete, your pricing and whether you work with kit dealers. This is revenue before costs such as materials, help and insurance.

Check contractor license requirements, which vary by state and sometimes by job value. Also check building permits, zoning, setbacks and HOA rules before any build starts, and look into general liability insurance and workers' compensation if you hire help.