NEHS Hardware – Established Community Hardware Store & Lumber Business
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NEHS Hardware & Lumber offers an outstanding acquisition opportunity in the essential building materials sector, serving rural Cherry Creek, NY and surrounding communities since 2013. This well-established business generates $607,912 in annual revenue with strong cash flow of $197,816 in seller's discretionary earnings, demonstrating consistent profitability in a recession-resistant industry.
The operation includes an exceptional 19,000 square foot facility featuring a 5,000 sq ft retail showroom and 14,000 sq ft warehouse equipped with specialized cantilever lumber storage systems and bridge cranes for efficient material handling. Both the business and real estate are included in the $950,000 asking price, providing substantial asset value.
NEHS has cultivated a loyal, diverse customer base including homeowners, contractors, farmers, seasonal residents, and the local Amish community. The store serves as a comprehensive one-stop destination offering lumber, drywall, plumbing and HVAC supplies, electrical materials, paint products, tools, appliances, and farm supplies, creating multiple revenue streams and year-round demand stability.
The business enjoys significant competitive advantages through its strategic rural location where alternative suppliers require 30+ minute drives, creating natural customer retention and geographic market protection. This positioning has enabled decade-long operational consistency and reliable cash generation.
Expansion opportunities are substantial, including service-based revenue through installation work, enhanced contractor programs with job-site delivery, equipment rental services, and expanded agricultural product lines. The spacious facility accommodates growth without major capital requirements.
With $300,000 in included inventory, established supplier relationships, available seller financing, and comprehensive transition support from the retiring owner, this turnkey opportunity provides immediate operational continuity with clear pathways for revenue enhancement in a protected market.
The operation includes an exceptional 19,000 square foot facility featuring a 5,000 sq ft retail showroom and 14,000 sq ft warehouse equipped with specialized cantilever lumber storage systems and bridge cranes for efficient material handling. Both the business and real estate are included in the $950,000 asking price, providing substantial asset value.
NEHS has cultivated a loyal, diverse customer base including homeowners, contractors, farmers, seasonal residents, and the local Amish community. The store serves as a comprehensive one-stop destination offering lumber, drywall, plumbing and HVAC supplies, electrical materials, paint products, tools, appliances, and farm supplies, creating multiple revenue streams and year-round demand stability.
The business enjoys significant competitive advantages through its strategic rural location where alternative suppliers require 30+ minute drives, creating natural customer retention and geographic market protection. This positioning has enabled decade-long operational consistency and reliable cash generation.
Expansion opportunities are substantial, including service-based revenue through installation work, enhanced contractor programs with job-site delivery, equipment rental services, and expanded agricultural product lines. The spacious facility accommodates growth without major capital requirements.
With $300,000 in included inventory, established supplier relationships, available seller financing, and comprehensive transition support from the retiring owner, this turnkey opportunity provides immediate operational continuity with clear pathways for revenue enhancement in a protected market.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 13
- Employees
- 2 Part-time
2 to 3 part-time employees through out the year. - Facilities & Assets
- Facilities & Assets Included in Sale: Approximately 19,000 sq. ft. combined retail and warehouse operation designed to support hardware, lumber, and contractor supply needs. Includes a 5,000 sq. ft. retail hardware store with an organized sales floor, a kitchenette, and a private accounting office with a separate entrance as well as public restrooms. Warehouse offers approximately 14,000 sq. ft. with cantilever lumber and drywall storage systems, two 1-ton bridge cranes, and a second-floor office featuring a kitchenette and full bathroom. The sale may include established shelving, fixtures, warehouse equipment, and operational infrastructure supporting a turnkey transition. Property layout supports inventory expansion, contractor services, and future operational growth.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The business operates in a strategically advantageous rural market centered around N.E.H.S. HARDWARE in Cherry Creek, serving homeowners, contractors, farms, seasonal residents, and the area’s Amish community. The business benefits from a geographically protected trade area where many customers would otherwise travel 30+ minutes for comparable hardware, lumber, and building supply products.
The surrounding market is characterized by small-town and rural residential properties, farms, outbuildings, seasonal cabins, and ongoing maintenance-driven demand — creating a steady year-round need for hardware, repair materials, lumber, plumbing, electrical supplies, and seasonal products. - Opportunities for Growth
- NEHS Hardware & Lumber offers strong upside due to its established customer base, large facility, & underutilized capacity. Growth can be achieved through expansion of service revenue, including handyman work, appliance installation, small construction projects, & contractor services such as job-site delivery.
Additional opportunities include expanding contractor programs, increasing bulk lumber and drywall sales, & developing new revenue streams through equipment and tool rentals. Inventory expansion also exists in agricultural supplies, specialty building materials, and seasonal product categories.
NEHS operates independently, allowing a new owner to continue as-is or affiliate with a regional or national hardware brand to improve purchasing power and marketing reach. With approximately 19,000 sq. ft. of combined retail and warehouse space, the facility already supports increased inventory, higher-volume contractor operations, and future expansion without major capital investment.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 19,000
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement
- Transition Support
- Seller is committed to providing a smooth transition to new ownership and is including 30 days of support in the purchase price, with additional days negotiable.
- Financing Options
- open to the possibility
Listing Info
- ID
- 2482040
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