Online polythene sheeting reseller

Builders, landscapers, farmers, market gardeners, painters, removalists and keen DIY renovators who need covering and protection.

You buy rolls at wholesale prices and sell at a margin per roll or per metre. You can add extra margin for delivery, cut-to-length orders and bundles such as film plus tape.

• Basic online shop setup
• Comparing supplier prices and freight costs
• Clear product descriptions and customer service

• Freight on bulky rolls can eat your margin, so get real quotes before setting prices
• Check whether sheeting sold for building use (such as vapour barriers or termite membranes) must meet specific Australian Standards
• Check with your local council whether you need approval to store stock or run a home-based business
• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus stock cover
• Register for an ABN, and for GST once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how much stock you hold in your garage and how many orders ship direct from a wholesaler. Get real freight quotes before setting your prices.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your prices, order sizes and freight costs. Freight on bulky rolls can eat into your margin, so factor it in carefully.

Check whether sheeting sold for building use, such as vapour barriers or termite membranes, must meet specific Australian Standards. Also check council approval for storing stock at home, insurance cover, and ABN and GST registration.