Local poly sheeting supplier with delivery

Builders, renovators, framers, farmers, greenhouse growers, landscapers and restoration companies that need covering and protection on a regular basis.

You buy rolls in bulk from a manufacturer or wholesaler and sell by the roll or by the metre at a markup. Delivery fees and repeat trade accounts add steady income.

• Reliable customer service
• Basic inventory and pricing
• Building relationships with trades
• Safe lifting and loading

• Commercial general liability and product liability insurance, plus cover for stock and any delivery vehicle
• Zoning and fire code rules for storing plastic rolls, check with your municipality, landlord and insurer
• Customers may need specific grades, such as fire-retardant or UV-stabilized film, so check specifications before selling
• Demand is seasonal: winter slows construction and farm sales in many regions, so plan cash flow
• Heavy rolls are a lifting injury risk, so use proper handling equipment
• Register for GST/HST once you pass the threshold, and check provincial rules for sales tax and, in Quebec, French-language requirements

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on premises, stock and delivery set-up. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on your customers and the season.

Check zoning and fire code rules for storing plastic rolls with your municipality, landlord and insurer. Also check insurance for liability, stock and any delivery vehicle, plus GST/HST, provincial sales tax and, in Quebec, French-language requirements.

Demand is seasonal: winter slows construction and farm sales in many regions, so plan cash flow. Estimates suggest at least around 20 hours a week. Also check customers' grade needs, such as fire-retardant or UV-stabilized film, before selling.