Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to common questions about buying, selling, and managing your listings on BuildIt
BuildIt is an online marketplace where lumberyards, contractors, and DIYers can buy and sell surplus, overstock, and discontinued building materials. It helps clear out warehouse space, save money, and reduce waste while keeping quality materials in circulation.
Any verified lumberyard, hardware store, contractor, or builder can become a vendor. After signing up and paying the $49 annual membership, sellers can list materials, manage pricing, and complete sales directly with buyers.
Vendors can list new, overstock, discontinued, or gently used materials such as lumber, flooring, fixtures, doors, windows, and hardware. Buyers can search by category, brand, or location to find specific or hard-to-find items.
Buyers pay securely through the marketplace using Stripe. Payments are processed through Stripe Connect and deposited directly into the vendor’s connected Stripe account. Funds are released after the order is fulfilled according to the marketplace payout schedule. Vendors manage their own shipping or local pickup arrangements as outlined in each listing.
Vendors pay a $49 annual membership and a 8% commission per sale. There are no hidden fees or extra listing costs for buyers or sellers.
BuildIt gives buyers access to discontinued and discounted materials while helping local businesses clear space and make extra income. It’s affordable, sustainable, and supports small-town suppliers instead of large chains.
Yes. Buyers can filter by location to find nearby vendors and save on shipping. Many sellers offer local pickup or delivery options.
Yes. BuildIt verifies all vendors and processes payments securely, ensuring a safe and transparent transaction between buyers and sellers.
Every transaction helps keep usable materials out of landfills and reduces the need for new manufacturing. Buying and selling through BuildIt promotes reuse and a more sustainable building industry.
By connecting independent lumberyards, contractors, and DIYers, BuildIt keeps money in local economies and strengthens small-town businesses across the country.
BuildIt Guides and Resources
At BuildIt, we believe buying and selling excess building materials should be simple, transparent, and efficient. Our step-by-step guides walk you through everything you need to get started.