Mobile pump supplier for farms and cottages
Stock a van with common pumps and parts and supply farms, cottages and installers on site, with fitting advice.
- C$8k-35k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A van-based supply service that carries popular pumps, pressure tanks, fittings and spare parts, and delivers to farms, rural homes and installers. You give advice on choosing and fitting, and you can store stock at home or in a small rented unit.
Your first three steps
- Set up trade accounts with one or two pump distributors and choose a starter range based on what local farms and installers use
- Visit local installers, farm supply co-ops and cottage associations to find which pumps and parts they struggle to get quickly
- Fit out a van with secure racking, then arrange insurance for the vehicle, stock and business
Who pays
Farmers, rural homeowners, cottage owners and small plumbing and well-service businesses that need parts fast.
How it makes money
Margin on pumps, parts and accessories, plus delivery or call-out fees. Trade accounts with local installers bring repeat orders.
Skills that help
- Knowledge of pumps and water systems
- Driving and route planning
- Building relationships with farms and trades
- Stock and cash management
Watch out for
- Commercial general liability, commercial vehicle and stock insurance, so check coverage with a broker
- Selling pumps is different from installing them. Well work, plumbing and electrical connections can need provincial certification, so check your provincial regulator before offering fitting
- Storing stock at home may need a home-based business licence, so check with your municipality and zoning
- Winter freeze-ups and spring thaw create busy spikes, so plan for quiet periods
- Keep products to recognised Canadian certifications, especially for drinking water
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Everything you need to start: mobile pump supplier for farms and cottages
Researched with live web search for Canada: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a mobile pump supply business?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $8,000 to $35,000 CAD, depending on your van, the range of pumps and parts you stock and your storage. Check commercial general liability, commercial vehicle and stock insurance with a broker.
Can I install pumps if I only sell them?
Selling pumps is different from installing them. Well work, plumbing and electrical connections can need provincial certification, so check with your provincial regulator before offering fitting. Also check certifications on drinking water products and any home-based business licence needs.
How much can a mobile pump supplier earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $14,000 CAD, depending on your stock, area and the farms and trades you build relationships with. Plan on at least about 20 hours a week, with busy spikes in winter and spring.
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