Appointment-Only stove and fireplace supplier

Homeowners replacing or adding a fire, and small builders who want help choosing and sourcing the right stove.

Margin on the products you supply, plus a fee or margin on arranging installation. Some suppliers also pay trade referral commission.

• Clear, honest advice for customers
• Measuring and basic technical understanding
• Quoting and organising
• Building relationships with installers

• Check who is responsible for installation safety and Building Regulations sign-off, and make this clear in your terms
• If you or your installers do the fitting, check HETAS and Gas Safe registration requirements for the appliance type
• Smoke control areas and Ecodesign rules can limit which stoves may be used, so check before recommending a model
• Public liability and product liability insurance, and clear returns terms for expensive, heavy items
• Home working may need permission from your landlord or mortgage lender, and storing stock at home may be limited

Startup costs are typically around £3,000 to £12,000, depending on sample materials, a vehicle for home visits, insurance and how you promote the business. These are estimates, and skipping a high-street shop keeps overheads lower.

Monthly revenue is typically around £2,000 to £10,000, depending on how many appliances and surrounds you sell and the size of each order. These are estimates, and results will vary with how many homeowners and builders you reach.

Check who is responsible for installation safety and Building Regulations sign-off, and make it clear in your terms. Check HETAS and Gas Safe requirements, smoke control and Ecodesign rules, insurance, returns terms, and any landlord or lender permission for working from home.