Plasterboard delivery supplier (no shopfront)

Plasterers, builders and renovation companies who want materials delivered to the job, often on account.

Markup on materials plus delivery charges, with repeat orders from regular builders and plastering crews making up most sales.

• Safe driving and load handling
• Building relationships with trades
• Order and delivery scheduling
• Basic bookkeeping and invoicing

• Truck licence class depends on vehicle weight, so check with your state's transport authority
• Load restraint rules and safe unloading, especially with heavy sheets
• Forklift or crane truck use may need high-risk work licences, so check with your state's WHS regulator
• Vehicle, goods in transit and public liability insurance, plus workers compensation once you hire
• Sheets can be damaged by moisture and rough handling, so you need dry storage
• Trade customers often pay on account, so set clear payment terms and chase late invoices

Estimates suggest startup costs typically sit around $50,000 to $150,000, depending on your yard or unit, the vehicles and handling gear you need, and how much stock you carry. Treat this as a guide and get your own quotes.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $15,000 to $50,000, depending on how many trade customers you win and how many deliveries you run. Time starts from about 35 hours a week. Revenue is before stock, vehicle and other costs.

Check which truck licence class applies to your vehicle weight with your state's transport authority. Also check load restraint and safe unloading rules, whether forklift or crane truck use needs high-risk work licences with your state's WHS regulator, and your insurance needs.