As the percentage of remodelers buying
remodeling products online soared, the
average volume per remodeler skewed
slightly lower.
Source: Qualified Remodeler 2016 Supplier Survey
PERCENT OF
PURCHASES ONLINE
What percentage of your products
do you buy online?
4%
to
6%
10%
to
20%
1%
to
3%
7%
to
9%
21%
to
30%
31%
to
40%
More
than
40%
None
NUMBER OF DEALER
RELATIONSHIPS
How many dealers, suppliers and
distributors do you purchase product
from on a monthly basis?
4 to 6 7 to 9 More
than 10
1 to 3 10 to 13
Since 2014 remodelers have clearly begun
reducing the number of their supplier
relationships.
Source: Qualified Remodeler 2016 Supplier Survey
34.51% 38.3% 42.5% 9.29% 23.4% 21.1% 8.41% 15.3% 11.1% 30.05% 13.0% 17.5% 9.73% 10.0% 7.8%
2015 2016 2014
2015 2016 2014
2016 2015
2016 2015
20.44% 17.52% 33.58% 16.06% 5.84% 26.15% 24.62% 23.08% 12.31% 6.92%
2.92%
3.65% 0%
3.08%
3.08% 0.77%
ANNUAL PURCHASING VOLUME
How much do you spend each year on materials?
$100,000
to
$200,000
$200,000
to
$400,000
$400,000
to
$750,000
$50,000
to
$100,000
$20,000
to
$50,000
$750,000
to
$1
.5
million
$1.5
million
to
$2.5
million
$3
million
to
$5
million
More
than
$5
million
Average volume of remodeling materials purchased by survey respondents each year
beginning in 2014.
Source: Qualified Remodeler 2016 Supplier Survey
19.5% 19.9% 16.9% 19.9% 17.2% 19.5% 16.4% 16.5% 14.9% 14.2% 13.0% 15.6% 12.0% 11.9% 16.2% 7.5% 9.2% 8.1% 6.2% 5.4% 3.9% 3.8% 2.6%
1.3%
0.9%
3.1% 2.3%
Of those who say they purchase
remodeling products online, the top
items tend to be smaller, easier to ship
items. Lighting was the No. 1 category.
Source: Qualified Remodeler 2016 Supplier Survey
PRODUCTS PURCHASED ONLINE
Which products do you buy online for remodeling projects?
(Check all that apply.)
15.4%
17.4%
15.8%
15.9%
13.5%
16.4%
7.9%
8.8%
4.5%
6.4%
6.0%
7.1%
5.7%
7.0%
4.3%
5.3%
4.2%
5.1%
3.5%
4.9%
3.0%
2.7%
2.3%
2.7%
0.9%
1.8%
0.9%
1.6%
1.5%
1.3%
0.6%
1.1%
0.9%
1.1%
1.5%
1.1%
Tools
Plumbing fixtures & faucets, sinks, etc.
Lighting
Fasteners
Cabinets/vanities
Electrical supplies
Safety equipment
Appliances
Other
Caulks and sealants
Tile
Windows
Siding
Insulation
Decking
Paint
Roofing
Lumber
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