Turf delivery and resale

Homeowners doing their own lawns, landscapers, builders, small councils and schools.

You sell turf per square metre at a markup over the grower's price, plus a delivery fee. Add-ons like soil and fertiliser lift each order.

• Comfortable with heavy lifting
• Reliable driving and timing deliveries
• Basic quoting and measuring areas
• Knowing common lawn grass types for local conditions

• Public liability and vehicle insurance covering carrying goods for hire
• Turf is perishable, so plan deliveries and laying times to avoid waste
• Check load limits and your licence class if you use a heavier truck, and that loads are properly restrained
• Water restrictions and hot weather can affect demand, so check local conditions
• GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your vehicle, trailer and the stock you buy up front. Turf is perishable, so plan your purchases around confirmed deliveries to limit waste.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many orders you fill and your prices. Water restrictions and hot weather can affect demand, so check local conditions.

Check public liability and vehicle insurance covering carrying goods for hire, plus load limits, your licence class if you use a heavier truck, and that loads are properly restrained. Also check GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold.