Author: Rich Prue

Table of Contents (There are links at the bottom of this article showing how to start a masonry business in your area.) Starting and running a profitable masonry business is a lot more than knowing about tuckpointing or working with concrete.  Being a successful brick and stone mason involves organization, knowledge, patience, perseverance, people-skills, and a number of other traits.  Many business owners fail, not because they weren’t skilled in working with brick and stone, but because they were not skilled in running a business. The larger you want your masonry company to be, the better you need to be as a business owner, as…

Gutter cleaning is a necessary evil for many homeowners.  Gutter guards can be expensive, and are not always effective.  As a homeowner, if you choose to attempt cleaning your own gutters, it is best to be safe, and only do what you feel comfortable with.  There are countless accidents involving ladders every year, and some of those injuries came from homeowners trying to clean their own gutters.  If you are not comfortable on ladder, or if your roof is high and difficult to get to, it may be best to call a professional. Equipment Needed For Gutter Cleaning You will need…

How To Choose a New Business Name Here are a number of ways (in no particular order) to help you decide on a new home improvement business name: 1.  Create a Business Plan:  If you can develop a clear business plan including the long-term goals of your business idea, narrowing down your choices for a business name will be easier.  More on creating a business plan here. 2.  Choose a Business Structure:  Depending on where you live, Sole-proprietorships and Partnerships often are not considered legal entities, and may have less restrictions on name registration.  Structures such as LLC’s and Corporations will have more requirements. 3.  Choose…

Masonry Business Name Ideas A masonry business can provide a great full or part-time income, and can include a number of different specialties including concrete, bricklaying, tuck pointing, repairs, chimneys, and stonework.  More on starting and registering a new masonry business in your area here: How To Start A Masonry Business. Here are some tips on choosing a name for your masonry business, along with some business name examples for inspiration.  You may decide to use your own name for a personal touch.  Another option is to add a descriptive adjective to your business name such as “Quality” “Affordable” “Royal”…

While some contractors clean roofs in addition to other services such as roof repair, gutters, windows or pressure washing, many have been able to start a business focusing solely on roof cleaning.  Choosing a good business name is just one part of starting a business, but it is still important. Below you will find some examples of roof cleaning business names.  Some names may already be used in your area, and others may be trademarked, so make sure you research properly before trying to register your business and having marketing materials printed.  You can check for website name availability and get…

How To Start A Construction Company Starting and running a profitable construction is a lot more than knowing about hammering a nail or using a circular saw.  Being a successful contractor involves organization, knowledge, patience, perseverance, people-skills, and a number of other traits.  Many business owners fail, not because they weren’t skilled in building a house or completing a renovation, but because they were not skilled in running a business. The larger you want your construction company to be, the better you need to be as a business owner, as the responsibility will be greater.  It is not wrong to dream big, but if you are…

Here is a selection of name ideas for your siding business.  Many siding installers also offer other services such as windows, roofing, gutters, or other exterior work.  Make sure the name you choose for your siding company is not trademarked, or used by other contractors in your area before you go through the registration process and have your marketing materials printed.  You can check for website name availability and get a FREE domain with web hosting purchase here. Siding Business Name Ideas Apple Windows and Siding Jim’s Siding – Repair and Installation Roofing and Siding Exterior Enhancements Exterior Renewal Vinyl Siding Pro…

Handyman Business Name Ideas A handyman business can be a great source of full or part time income.  If you enjoy fixing things, a handyman business may be a good career choice.  You may choose to work alone, or if you get busy enough, you could hire a crew or even start a franchise.  Remember that as with any business, running a business (paperwork, planning, scheduling, etc.) is often more difficult than doing the actual handyman work.  To be a successful handyman, you will need to be a skilled businessperson besides knowing how to do home repairs. Coming up with a…

A slate roof can be not only aesthetically pleasing, but also durable and and long-lasting if properly maintained.  Finding an honest roofer qualified in slate repair is essential in order to have your slate roof last as long as possible.  You will also need a slate repair expert to properly assess your roof and let you know when your slate roof can no longer be repaired, but may need to be replaced.  There are a number of factors that will affect how much your slate roof repair will cost including region, type of slate, roof height and pitch, and amount…

Roofing Contractor Scams and How To Avoid Them Contractor scams are common, and roofing scams are often easier to pull off on unsuspecting homeowners.  With roofs being high and sometimes out of sight from the ground, it is easier to not complete work as promised by the roofer, because the homeowner will never see it.  Storm damage, which often requires rapid action by a homeowner to prevent further interior damage, often causes a frantic homeowner to make unwise decisions when choosing a contractor. Here are a few different types of roofers who take advantage of homeowners, and how to prevent…