There are a couple of ways you could still do this without worrying about workers comp issues and building permits. I’m in California, one of the most regulated places on earth. Here if you’re just doing maintenance, and not structural changes you don’t need a permit. Painting, and repairs aren’t structural, so I don’t think applying cleaner would require a permit. Although you would need a business license, and most communities in California, you need a local business license even if you just delivering freight.

There are a number of temporary labor companies, like Labor Ready, that will let you hire their employees by the hour, usually a 4-hour minimum, but for this situation, that’s great. Once, I’ve even had a person I wanted to do the work and I took him to Labor Ready, they hired him immediately and I put him to work same day. Temporary Labor companies cover all the employment issues like workers’ comp, etc.

Of course, you’d need general liability insurance, and this is generally based upon the type of business and gross revenues, but you could get it with a deposit, inexpensive to start.

That’s just a few quick ideas, hope it has helped.




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