How to Start a Sandblasting Business

There might be more to learning how to start a sandblasting business than you think, but it really isn’t difficult and can be quite lucrative.  Learning your trade and practicing to get better will be keys for success.  Additionally, outstanding customer service and a knack for marketing will ensure you get new customers and keep your customers coming back.

When learning how to start a sandblasting business, you will need to decide if you want to work from a location where customers will come to you, or if you want a mobile business where you go to your customers.  While you will need a truck or van for a mobile service, you will save a lot of money on leasing a space, so it is a good way to start out.

What You’ll Need to Start a Sandblasting Business

There are a lot of different kinds of sandblasting, and you will first need to decide which type or types you plan to offer.  Do plenty of research to determine which services you are most comfortable with, and which services are most needed in your area.  If there is a lot of competition in a certain niche, you might not want to compete there – unless you are sure you offer something the competition can’t.

Sandblasting equipment can be purchased from an industrial supply store or even online.  It is important to research your options and get the most for the cost while making sure you are investing in equipment that will be reliable and last for a long time.

If you plan to offer mobile services, you will need a truck or van to carry your sandblasting equipment. Sometimes there are attractive lease offers, but a new vehicle is not necessary in the beginning. If you do lease a vehicle, make sure there are not lease restrictions preventing you from using the vehicle for commercial purposes.

Depending on your state and the kind of work you plan to do, you might need to get a contractor’s license or other permits to operate a sandblasting business.  And of course you will need a standard business license as well, along with a good insurance policy to cover you and your business.

How to Market a Sandblasting Business

An important part of learning how to start a sandblasting business is learning how to attract customers.  You can be the best at what you do, but if no one knows it, that won’t matter.

The good news is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to market a sandblasting business.  Running ads in the classified section of your local newspaper, and placing ads in your area’s free papers might be enough to keep you busy.

You can also for partnerships with construction firms and other business owners who will hire you to perform regular sandblasting work for them.  Networking in this community of business owners can be an important part of your marketing efforts and can really pay off.

If your business takes off, consider expanding and bringing on other people to solicit or complete jobs for your company.  Also think about expanding your service offerings.  When you have a big company that didn’t cost you a fortune to start, you’ll be glad you learned how to start a sandblasting business!

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