TYPE OF BUSINESS: Lumber and building materials retail store. The current owner has been selling quality lumber and building materials to the surrounding area for over 13 years. The company is a contractor/homeowner supply business with a sales breakdown of 65% contractors, 25% homeowners, and 10% DIY projects.
They provide everything the contractor/homeowner needs, such as professional design & drafting, decking, cabinetry, windows, doors, millwork, roofing, and assorted tools available for sale and rent, to name a few. They work with approximately 40 major vendors every week and another 40 minor vendors 10 -20 times a year. The owner is willing to stay on staff for some time to ensure a smooth transition.
The hours of the operation are 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday.
FACILITY: The first building is a 3,360 sq. ft. showroom and office. The second building is an 11,928 sq. ft. warehouse built in 2016. The property is serviced by private water and sewer.
EMPLOYEES: Owner-operator with a full-time store manager (10 + years), and 8 full-time staff. Most employees have been with the company for several years.
GROSS SALES/CASH FLOW: The gross sales through August 2024 are $4,093,088. This is $737,005 more than last year during the same time period. 2023 gross sales were $4,541,081, and cash flow was approximately $421,960. 2022 gross sales were $5,548,387, and cash flow was approximately $383,470. 2021 gross sales were $5,332,889, and cash flow was approximately $348,217.
ASKING PRICE: The asking price for the business is $995,000. This includes equipment, furniture, and fixtures estimated at $320,000. Inventory is not included, valued at approx. $300,000. The asking price for the buildings and 4 acres of property is $1,450,000. Bank financing for the business and buildings is available to a qualified buyer.
REASON FOR SALE: Retirement wanting to spend more time with family.