Delivery-only masonry supplier

Small builders, landscapers and DIY renovators who want materials delivered without visiting a yard.

You earn the margin between the supplier price and your sale price, and can add a delivery or ordering fee. Pricing and quoting are your main value.

• Quoting and working out material quantities
• Building supplier relationships
• Organising deliveries and timing
• Online or phone sales

• Supplier terms: check who carries the risk if materials arrive damaged or late
• Public liability and product insurance, and whether your supplier cover is enough
• Quantity or product mistakes on orders, which can be costly to fix
• Running a business from home may need council approval, so check with your local council
• Thin margins if customers compare against larger suppliers
• GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your website or ordering tools and how much stock you choose to hold. This model involves little or no stock, with materials delivered straight from suppliers to site.

Check supplier terms, including who carries the risk if materials arrive damaged or late. Also check public liability and product insurance, whether your supplier's cover is enough, whether your local council needs to approve a home business, and when GST registration applies.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on order volume and the prices you negotiate with suppliers. Margins can be thin if customers compare against larger suppliers. Expect to start at around 15 hours a week.