Online masonry supplier with no yard

Self-builders, homeowners, small builders and landscapers who want quotes and delivery without visiting a merchant.

You earn the margin between your selling price and the supplier's trade price, plus any delivery or handling charge. Clear quotes and quantity advice help win orders.

• Quoting and working out material quantities
• Building a simple website or online shop
• Negotiating with suppliers
• Clear customer communication

• Consumer rules for online sales, including cancellation rights and how they apply to bulky or made-to-order goods, check with Trading Standards
• Supplier terms: delivery windows, minimum orders, who unloads and what happens if goods are damaged
• Product labelling and marking requirements for construction products, check with your suppliers
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Margins can be thin if customers compare prices, so focus on service and local knowledge
• Check whether you are responsible for taking back or disposing of pallets and packaging

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £8,000, depending on your website or shop setup, insurance and any marketing. These are estimates, and because suppliers deliver direct you may not need a yard or much stock.

Monthly revenue is typically around £3,000 to £15,000, depending on how many orders you win and the size of the jobs. Margins can be thin if customers compare prices, so service and local knowledge matter.

Check consumer rules for online sales, including cancellation rights for bulky or made-to-order goods, with Trading Standards. Also check supplier terms, product labelling requirements for construction products, insurance, and who handles pallets and packaging.