Online safe seller with install service

Homeowners, landlords, small businesses and rural customers who want a safe fitted properly.

Margin on each safe plus a delivery and installation fee, with extra for anchoring into concrete or walls and removing old safes.

• Basic tools and drilling skills
• Safe manual handling
• Simple online selling and customer service
• Reliable scheduling

• Public liability insurance that covers installation work, plus goods in transit cover
• Running from home may need council approval for a home-based business, especially if you store stock
• Locksmith or security licensing for lock or opening work varies by state, so check your state's licensing body
• Firearm safe storage rules differ by state and territory, so check before advising on gun safes
• Drilling into slabs or walls can hit pipes and cables, so check before you drill
• Heavy lifting and injury risk, so use proper equipment and a helper

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000 as an estimate, depending on how much stock you hold, the tools you need, your vehicle setup and your insurance. Ordering from suppliers rather than holding stock may keep your outlay lower.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000 as an estimate, depending on order volume and how many installs you can fit in. Heavy lifting and travel time limit how many jobs you can take on.

Check that your public liability insurance covers installation work, plus goods in transit cover. Also check state locksmith or security licensing for lock work, firearm safe storage rules, and council approval if you run from home and store stock.