How to Start a Seamless Gutter Business

Business Overview:

If you’re looking for a business that will add value to homes and make cleaning gutters a task of the past, learn how to start a seamless gutter business. As you know, rain gutters gather rainwater and let it drain down to the ground. However, rain isn’t the only thing that goes into gutters. Leaves fall into gutters making them clog and making them a real mess to clean. A seamless gutter essentially covers the gutter with a curved piece of metal that allows the rainwater to flow down into the gutter and down to the ground while leaves simply slide right off. There are some seamless gutter products available at home improvement stores but if you’re anxious to get your gutter business started quickly and with a near guarantee of success, you should look into purchasing a franchise. A franchise will be more expensive but it will supply your business with guttering materials, installation equipment, marketing assistance and much more. Installing seamless gutters is the perfect addition to the list of services a handyman might offer or a roofing business. Since this is not a one-person operation, you will need to hire a staff to help you or to do the work for you completely. Look for individuals with home improvement experience. Purchase insurance to cover injury to your workers and damage to roofs so you are not financially burdened in case of an accident. Market your business at local home and garden expos as well as by placing flyers in home improvement stores. Contact area roofing companies and try to contract your business services with theirs. No one likes cleaning gutters, which makes this one of the most attractive business ideas available. Not only does it protect gutters and increase property values, it takes one huge item off of homeowners’ to-do lists.

A Day in the Life of a Seamless Gutter Business Owner:

Your day will begin with a check of your appointments. You and/or your crew will install your product on your customers’ homes throughout the day. You will take calls during the day requesting more information about your product and you will set appointments.

About Your Customers:

Your customers will typically be homeowners looking for a solution to full, clogged and messy gutters.

What You Need to Start:

• Franchise (optional)
• Seamless gutter materials
• Business license
• Liability insurance
• Marketing plan and materials
• Truck or van
• Crew (or at least one other person to assist you with installations)
• Computer with finance software

The Good:

• Seamless gutters are a much-needed product that homeowners will gladly pay for.
• Adding seamless gutters adds value to a property.
• You can hire a crew to do the work for you.
• Franchises are available to help you get started.
• You can contract with roofers and contractors who will help you sell your product and services.

The Bad:

• The start-up costs are relatively high.
• The work can be a little dangerous since ladders and heights are involved.

Resources:

• National Rain Gutter Contractors Association
• Gutter Installers Association
• American Association of Rain Carrying System Installation Specialists
• Wikipedia on Rain Gutters

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