Commercial Seating Installation Crew

Furniture dealers, general contractors, venue owners, schools, churches and office fit-out companies.

You charge per job, per seat or by the hour. Larger jobs may need extra helpers on the team.

• Hands-on assembly and use of power tools
• Reading install drawings and layouts
• Physical fitness and care with heavy items
• Reliable scheduling and communication

• Licensing rules vary by state and sometimes by city. Many places require a contractor license or registration for work fastened to floors or buildings, often above a job-value threshold, so confirm with your state licensing board before taking fixed-install jobs
• You will usually also need a general business license or registration, so check with your state and local authorities
• General liability insurance, as dealers often ask for proof, and workers' compensation once you hire
• Damage to client floors or seating, so photograph the site and goods on arrival
• Lifting and repetitive strain, so plan for help on heavy loads
• Dependence on a few dealers for most of your work, and payment terms that can run 30 days or more

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your vehicle, tools and insurance. Treat this as an estimate and price your own setup before you commit.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $14,000, depending on how many jobs you take and how many crew you use. Dealer payment terms can run 30 days or more, so plan your cash flow.

Licensing rules vary by state and sometimes by city. Many places require a contractor license or registration for work fastened to floors or buildings, so confirm with your state licensing board. Also check general business license and insurance requirements.