How much does it cost to start a plumbing business in Canada?

Our guide cites $40 to $60 for a sole-proprietorship registration. Edit it to match your province.

Free from the CRA. Kept here so the total is complete.

Our guide cites around $45/month for a $2M policy from an Ontario brokerage. Your quote will differ — use it when you have it. Multiplied by 12 in the yearly total.

The biggest line item by far. A used van costs a fraction of a new one — most founders start bare-bones and let paying work fund the upgrade.

Hand tools, pipe wrenches, drain machine, torch kit — whatever your price list says.

Can be near-zero if you do it yourself, or a few thousand for a pro site.

Uniform, bookkeeping software, accountant, gas licence fees — whatever else is on your list.