Drywall supply and delivery for small jobs

Handymen, small remodelers, flippers and homeowners with a project but no truck.

A markup on materials plus a delivery fee. Regular small contractors who order every week give you steady volume.

• Reliable driving and route planning
• Knowing which drywall types fit which jobs
• Customer service and quick quoting
• Safe lifting and load securing

• Margins are thin if suppliers won't give trade pricing, so check terms before buying a vehicle
• Commercial auto insurance and general liability, since personal auto policies often exclude business deliveries
• Check state sales tax registration, resale certificates and your local business license
• Weight limits for your truck or trailer and any state rules for commercial vehicles
• Drywall is easily damaged by rain and rough handling, so plan covered transport and careful unloading

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on the truck or trailer you use and your initial stock. Margins can be thin without trade pricing, so check supplier terms before buying a vehicle.

Monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on how many orders you deliver, your pricing and your supplier terms. These are estimates, and thin margins mean revenue is not the same as take-home pay.

Check commercial auto and general liability insurance, since personal auto policies often exclude business deliveries. Also check state sales tax registration, resale certificates, your local business license, and weight limits or commercial vehicle rules for your truck or trailer.