Online garage door trade supplier

Garage door installers, builders, joiners and property maintenance firms who fit doors for homeowners and landlords.

You buy at trade price and sell at a margin. Repeat orders for parts and replacement doors from regular installers are the main source of income.

• Product knowledge of door types, sizes and fittings
• Selling to trade customers
• Organised order and supplier handling

• Check that doors you sell carry the right safety and conformity marking and paperwork (ask suppliers for documents)
• Public liability and product liability insurance, so check what your policy covers for goods you sell
• Large, heavy items can be damaged in transit, so agree clearly who handles returns and claims
• Offering credit to trade customers carries a risk of late payment, so check customers before agreeing terms
• Check whether you need to charge VAT and when you need to register

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £7,500, depending on your website, supplier setup, insurance and marketing. These are estimates, and with direct delivery from manufacturers you may not need to hold much stock.

Check that doors carry the right safety and conformity marking and paperwork, and ask suppliers for documents. Also check product and public liability insurance, who handles transit damage and returns, trade credit risks, and VAT registration.

Monthly revenue is typically around £3,000 to £15,000, depending on how many installers you win, your product range and your pricing. Allow at least around 15 hours a week for orders and supplier handling.