Summary
The Wood Guys is Tasmania's leading retailer of specialty timbers incl. Huon, sassafras, Blackwood, myrtle & more, specializing in furniture grade timber for joiners, hobbyists & everyone in between.
Rent
$57,000 pa
Location Details
2 Lampton Ave
Located in the prime commercial area of Hobart's northern suburbs
Potential
The demand for expansion is rapidly growing, with potential to open new outlets, not only in Tasmania, but also the mainland and overseas. Introducing a line of woodwork consumables would also be a huge growth option, simce the closure of Carbatec next door. Opening 7 days a week would also greatly increase turnover.
Hours
Currently operating Monday to Friday 9:30-5 and Saturdays 10-2
Lease
The showroom/workshop lease valid til September 2026 ($54000pa)
Employees
The owners currently operate the showroom and workshop with 1 contractor working part time in the workshop doing joinery and timber prep.
Reason for Sale
Only selling due to health issues
About the Business
Would you like to get your hands on a unique and special piece of Tasmania before it's too late? Well now is your chance!
Due to health reasons, The Wood Guys is offered for sale for the first time since its foundation in 2005.
As one of Tasmania's largest retailers of premium Tasmanian specialty timber, there is significant opportunity for production and revenue growth in an already profitable and growing business, by utilizing existing stocks, to expand in Tasmania, the mainland and overseas, and introducing new product lines related to the industry.
Not only do The Wood Guys offer a full range of Tasmanian specialty minor species timbers, like Huon Pine, Sassafras, Myrtle, Celery Top Pine, Blackwood, King Billy and many more, they also stock a beautiful range of handmade woodwork from some of Tasmania's finest craftspeople.
The Wood Guys currently have two retail locations in Tasmania, with increasing demand for expansion on the mainland.
The main showroom is in a prime location in Derwent Park, perfectly located amongst the bustling retail and industrial area of Hobart, with another small outlet in Devonport - the gateway to Tasmania.
Imagine working with Tasmania's finest timber and expanding all over Australia, or even the world! It's all possible and now is your chance, before it's all gone.
This is a multifaceted business with various options and avenues for negotiation. The perfect husband/wife or 2 person operation. Current owner happy to stay on part time if needed. There are multiple ways of operating this business successfully.
What’s included in the price:
*The lease on the showroom and workshop in Derwent Park (expires September 2026)
*approx 40m3 of dry slabbed specialty species timber, ready to dress and sell - additional 200m3 of timber available by negotiation
*social media pages with approx 12,000 followers
*customer and maker database
Please message for further information and expressions of interest or offers. Asking o/o$550,000
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