Online garage door parts supplier for installers

Independent garage door installers, handymen, builders, property managers and remodeling contractors who need parts fast.

You buy at wholesale or trade prices and sell at a markup, with extra margin on bundles, same-day local delivery and repeat trade accounts.

• Knowing garage door parts and how they fit
• Order handling and organizing stock
• Building relationships with trade customers

• Check your state's rules on sales tax registration and resale certificates
• Product liability and general liability insurance, especially for springs and openers that can cause injury if installed wrongly
• Consider selling high-tension parts to trade customers only, and check what your suppliers allow
• Home business rules: check your city or county, HOA or lease before storing stock at home
• Returns and wrong-part orders can eat margin, so confirm part numbers and sizes before shipping

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your product range, website setup and whether you ship from a wholesale distributor or keep a small stock at home.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your range, pricing and how many installers, builders and property managers order. Returns and wrong-part orders can eat margin.

Check your state's sales tax registration and resale certificate rules, and liability insurance, especially for springs and openers. Consider selling high-tension parts to trade customers only, check what suppliers allow, and check city, county, HOA or lease rules for home stock.