Fireplace supply and quoting service

Homeowners who want help choosing a heater, renovators, and small builders who would rather not source fireplaces themselves.

Margin on supplied heaters, flues and accessories, plus a coordination or installation margin when you subcontract the fitting.

• Explaining heating options in plain language
• Measuring and quoting
• Supplier and subcontractor coordination
• Basic website and online enquiry handling

• Check whether your state requires you to hold a licence or contractor registration if you arrange or manage installation work
• Check council approval needs for running a home-based business
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Check warranty and responsibility if an installer's work or a supplier's product fails
• Wood heater rules and emissions limits differ by state and council, so check before recommending models

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your website, supplier set-up and insurance. These are estimates. Working from home without a showroom keeps overheads low compared with a shop.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many customers you quote and supply and the heaters they choose. These are estimates, not guarantees, and results depend on your local market.

Check whether your state requires a licence or contractor registration if you arrange or manage installation work, and whether your council needs approval for a home-based business. Also check wood heater and emissions rules, insurance, and warranty responsibility.