Order-and-Deliver drywall supplier
Take trade orders by phone or online and deliver drywall and supplies to job sites, with little shop stock.
- C$25k-100k
- Full-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A leaner supplier that keeps a small stock in a basic unit or storage yard and sources the rest from distributors per order. You deliver board and finishing supplies straight to job sites, often with a boom or flatbed truck.
Your first three steps
- Ask local drywall contractors how often they have late or missed deliveries, and what delivery times they need
- Set up accounts with a distributor or manufacturer and agree pricing, lead times and returns
- Price a suitable truck, a small storage unit and commercial vehicle insurance, then work out your delivery fees
Who pays
Drywall contractors, renovation crews, small builders and property managers who want materials delivered to site.
How it makes money
Mark-up on materials plus delivery charges. Regular contractors on account give repeat orders.
Skills that help
- Driving and safely loading heavy materials
- Route and order planning
- Building contractor relationships
- Basic bookkeeping and invoicing
Watch out for
- Commercial vehicle insurance and commercial general liability, check what each covers for loads and customer property
- Driver licence class and provincial commercial vehicle rules for the truck weight, plus load securing requirements
- Municipal business licence and any rules for storing stock at your location, check with your municipality
- Winter roads and weather, since wet or frozen sites and damaged board can hurt deliveries and margins
- Late-paying customers, so decide on account terms and deposits early
- Heavy lifting, plan help or lifting equipment to avoid injury
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start a drywall delivery business?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $25,000 to $100,000, depending mainly on the truck, any lifting equipment and the storage space you use. Keeping little shop stock is what helps hold costs below those of a full supply shop.
What licences and insurance should I check for delivering drywall?
Check commercial vehicle insurance and commercial general liability for what each covers for loads and customer property. Check the driver licence class and provincial commercial vehicle rules for your truck weight, load securing, and municipal licence and storage rules.
How much can an order-and-deliver drywall supplier earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $10,000 to $50,000, depending on how many contractors you serve and your delivery volume. Plan for at least about 30 hours a week. Late-paying customers and winter conditions can affect margins.
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