Door and hardware showroom

Renovating homeowners, builders, carpenters and other renovation trades who want to see and handle products before buying.

Mark-up on doors and hardware, plus extras like pre-hung doors, cut-to-size service, delivery and referral deals with builders.

• Product knowledge of doors, frames and fittings
• Customer service and quoting
• Stock control and supplier relationships

• Lease commitments and the cost of holding stock before it sells
• Check that doors you sell meet Australian standards and National Construction Code needs, such as fire-rated or bushfire-area doors
• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus workers compensation once you hire
• Australian Consumer Law obligations on warranties and returns
• Large doors are easily damaged in storage and delivery, so plan handling and freight

Startup costs are typically around $30,000 to $150,000, depending on the premises, display stock, fit-out and supplier terms. These are estimates, so get real lease and supplier quotes. Holding stock is a cost before it sells.

Check that the doors you sell meet Australian standards and National Construction Code needs, such as fire-rated or bushfire-area doors. Also check Australian Consumer Law on warranties and returns, your lease commitments, and public and product liability insurance.

Monthly revenue is typically around $15,000 to $70,000, depending on location, range and trade relationships. Estimates start at about 40 hours a week. Plan handling and freight, as large doors are easily damaged.