Delivered retaining wall materials, no yard

Landscapers and small builders who want quick quotes and delivery, and homeowners who prefer not to chase several suppliers.

You earn the margin between trade price and the price you charge, plus a delivery fee. Quote-ready packages (blocks, drainage, caps, adhesive) lift the value of each order.

• Quoting and working out material quantities
• Building supplier relationships
• Basic website and online ordering setup
• Clear customer communication

• Delivery damage, wrong quantities and returns of heavy goods, so agree clear terms with suppliers and customers
• Freight costs can eat your margin, so check carrier pricing before quoting
• Public liability and product liability insurance, and consumer law obligations on what you sell
• Check whether council approval is needed to run the business from home
• Register for GST once you reach the turnover threshold
• Customers may ask whether their wall needs engineering or approval. Taller walls often do, so point them to their council and an engineer

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your website setup, supplier arrangements and marketing. With no yard to lease or stock to hold, costs are lower than for a premises-based supply business.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on order sizes, your customer mix and freight costs. Freight can eat into your margin, so check carrier pricing before quoting. Plan for at least about 12 hours a week.

Check whether council approval is needed to run the business from home. Also check public liability and product liability insurance, consumer law obligations on what you sell, and when you need to register for GST once you reach the turnover threshold.