Mobile fastener supply van for tradies

Builders, carpenters, roofers, fencers, small fabricators and maintenance teams who would rather not drive to a supplier.

Margin on the products sold, sometimes with a small delivery fee. Regular site visits and standing orders build steady repeat income.

• Product knowledge across fastener types
• Route planning and reliability
• Building relationships with trade customers

• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus commercial vehicle cover
• Check Australian Standards for structural and load-bearing fixings before selling them
• Cash flow, as trade customers may want 30-day accounts while you pay suppliers sooner
• Heavy stock loads, so check van weight limits and plan lifting safely
• Register for GST once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on the van or ute you use, the racking and how much stock you carry. Treat this as an estimate and check supplier terms before committing.

Monthly revenue is typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your route, the trade customers you win and your product range. The estimate assumes at least about 25 hours a week, and cash flow can be tight if customers want accounts.

Check public liability and product liability insurance, plus commercial vehicle cover. Also check Australian Standards for structural and load-bearing fixings, van weight limits and safe lifting, cash flow on 30-day accounts, and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold.