Local trade bathroom supplier with delivery

Plumbers, bathroom fitters, small builders and landlords who want reliable, quick supply of fittings, with some homeowners who are project managing their own bathroom.

You buy at trade price and add a margin. Repeat orders from a handful of regular installers can build steady monthly sales, and delivery or a quick service can justify a small premium.

• Knowing bathroom products or willingness to learn quickly
• Building trade relationships
• Organised with orders, stock lists and deliveries

• Goods in transit and public liability insurance, plus business use cover for your vehicle
• Carrying costs if you buy stock before you have a firm order
• Late payment from trade customers, so set clear payment terms and credit limits
• If you take away old fittings, check whether you need to register as a waste carrier
• Check whether running storage from home needs permission from your landlord, lender or council

Startup costs are typically around £5,000 to £20,000, depending on your van, storage and how much stock you buy. Check carrying costs if you buy stock before you have a firm order from a customer.

Monthly revenue is typically around £4,000 to £20,000, depending on how many trade customers you win and the size of their orders. Late payment can hurt, so set clear payment terms and credit limits.

Check you have goods in transit and public liability insurance, plus business use cover for your vehicle. If you take away old fittings, check whether you need to register as a waste carrier, and whether storing stock at home needs permission from your landlord, lender or council.