Sourcing affordable materials can be a challenge for contractors and companies. However, it is needed if they want to remain competitive and continue progressing in their projects. After all, materials can be the difference between profit and loss.
This is why resellers, builders, and contractors are turning to construction material liquidation lots. They offer the opportunity to access high-quality materials without paying a fortune. All of it while bringing benefits to the planet.
After all, these lots come from overstock, returned goods, shelf-pulls, or specific materials that other manufacturers or contractors don’t need. however, instead of throwing them away, they put them on liquidation to free up space and maximize ROI.
As a reseller or contractor, you benefit from this, as the items you get are all high quality. They are mostly from well-known brands. The only consideration is the condition of these materials.
Not all of them come in good conditions and this can affect the final project or the way you want to resell these materials. Therefore, be careful with the approach and how you want to access the lots.
Whether you are outfitting a new project, stocking a supply yard, or flipping high-demand inventory, liquidation is the way to go. The opportunity it offers to buy quality materials at a fraction of retail prices makes the difference.
Only be careful with the liquidation you are going for and the sourcing partners or liquidators you get on your pallets.
What Is Construction Material Liquidation?
Put simply, it is the bulk sale of excess, discontinued, overstocked, or salvaged materials. These can be from builders, manufacturers, wholesalers, or job sites.
However, it isn’t common for the manufacturers or brands to put them on liquidation directly. In many cases, they rely on third parties to put the liquidation items and pallets for sale.
These lots always come with a mix and variety of materials, so going for a specific item won’t work as you get a variation, not just a single option.
A few of the materials you can get from these pallets include:
- Dimensional lumber and plywood.
- Steel beams, studs, and rebar.
- Sheetrock and
- Roofing and siding.
- Doors and windows, even trim.
- Fasteners, nails, and hardware.
And much more. The materials often vary depending on the source and how the pallet is organized. For this, checking the manifest of each lot will be a game-changer.
Why Buyers & Resellers Love Liquidation Lots?
Because it is a good way to save resources and maximize profits.
The way liquidation works is by relying on bulk sales. This means that the more you buy, you usually pay less per item.
As a whole, it can be dangerous to work with if you do not consider the variables. However, it comes as a benefit when you realize you can buy more in terms of the budget you have.
A few of the benefits the Shopify highlights regarding liquidation and bulk purchasing include:
- Deep discounts on high-demand inventory.
- Flexible resale options.
- Support for budget-conscious
- Eco-friendly, which gives you an advantage as a seller and as a buyer. Since it follows the circular economy, you will connect with a customer base of eco-conscious buyers.
Just take the time to see how you can source your lots and work through review and selection.
At Coastal Surplus Solutions, we can support you with this endeavor. Feel free to contact us and get all the details for us to work as your sourcing partners.
