Great Barrier Roof & Local Trading Supplies
About this opportunity
Two established Cairns businesses come together in one practical acquisition: a roofing and roof-restoration operation paired with a local trade-supply business. The combination gives an incoming owner a rare opportunity to operate across both the service and product sides of the market from an established Portsmith base. It is a working platform with recognisable local brands, real operational capability and clear scope for an active buyer to build on what is already in place.
The opportunity is especially attractive for a buyer who sees value in owning a local trade platform that can support field work, product demand and customer relationships at the same time. It brings together the ingredients for focused operational improvement rather than requiring a buyer to assemble a new business from the ground up.
Business Story
Great Barrier Roof and Local Trading Supplies offer an incoming buyer the chance to take control of a connected Cairns business platform spanning roofing, roof restoration and local trade supply. Rather than acquiring a single-service operation or a conventional trade counter in isolation, the buyer steps into two complementary businesses with an established presence, practical capability and a clear relationship between products and field work.
Great Barrier Roof provides the service side of the opportunity. Its activity extends across roofing and roof restoration, with a natural fit for an owner who understands the value of practical trade capability, responsive customer service and disciplined job delivery. The business has an established public presence and a local operating base in Bungalow, creating a foundation from which to continue core roofing work while building further service depth.
That service capability is strengthened by Local Trading Supplies, an independent trade-supply business serving customers who need reliable products, useful advice and the right gear for the job. The business offers trade-focused product categories including roofing supplies, fasteners and fixings, coatings, tools, safety equipment, sealants, daylighting and ventilation products. For an incoming owner, that breadth creates more than a shopfront: it is a platform to support repeat trade custom, broaden product relationships and connect supply demand with service opportunities. The Portsmith premises also benefits from installed solar, helping reduce electricity overheads associated with the store and warehouse.
The strategic appeal lies in how the two sides can work together. Roofing customers often require materials, accessories, maintenance products and practical trade support. Trade-supply customers may need installation, restoration or roofing expertise. Bringing both capabilities into the same ownership gives a buyer the opportunity to create a more complete customer proposition while retaining the flexibility to develop each business in its own right.
The operating base is supported by vehicles, trailers, edge-protection equipment and temporary fencing. These practical assets reinforce the hands-on nature of the opportunity and give a buyer a platform for field activity, site support and further service development. The temporary-fencing capability also adds another avenue for an owner to assess and develop as part of a broader trade-services offering.
There is clear room to build on the current platform. Roof repairs, re-screwing, restoration, painting, coatings and ongoing maintenance are all natural extensions of an established roofing business. On the supply side, there is scope to deepen trade relationships across roofing products, fasteners, industrial coatings, skylight and ventilation products, safety gear and associated job-site consumables. A proactive buyer can decide where to focus, whether that is expanding the service team, growing trade-account activity, sharpening product categories or building a stronger link between the counter and field operations.
The businesses suit an active owner who can bring trade knowledge, operational discipline or commercial energy to the next stage. An established roofing, building-maintenance or trade-services operator may see an opportunity to add a local supply channel and practical operating base. An independent trade-supply owner may value the addition of a connected service arm. A hands-on regional buyer may see the appeal of acquiring established brands and a working platform rather than starting from scratch.
Located in Cairns, the opportunity is grounded in the everyday needs of Far North Queensland trade, residential and commercial work. It combines an established local presence with practical assets, broad trade relevance and several credible directions for future development. For the right buyer, Great Barrier Roof and Local Trading Supplies provide a solid base from which to preserve the existing operation and build a more integrated roofing and trade-supply business over time.
Our People
Denny brings a distinguished career spanning corporate management, national and international FMCG organisations, and hands on ownership of multiple small businesses. His background includes extensive experience in operational management, sales and marketing leadership, franchise management, and the successful ownership and operation of motels, courier services, and supermarket businesses.
Recognising a gap in the market for a communicator with deep operational insight and genuine commercial understanding, Denny established his business broking practice in 2007. Drawing on decades of combined corporate and small business experience, he has elevated the standard of business brokering through the creation of the Business Sales Group—comprising of NQ Business Sales, CQ Business Sales, FNQ Business Sales and SEQ Business Sales.
Today, the Business Sales Group operates as a highly automated, technology driven organisation, delivering exceptional reach, rapid response times, and a consistently professional product. This modern platform has set new benchmarks in efficiency, presentation, and buyer engagement.
Denny’s focus remains unwavering: to support both sellers and buyers throughout the transaction process and deliver outcomes that are fair, transparent, and commercially sound. He continues to grow the business footprint while embracing the latest technologies to ensure clients receive a premium, high quality service.
Elliott Millar is a business broker dedicated to making the sales journey clear, supported, and stress free for business owners. With five years’ experience as a Marine Engineering Officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy — including a secondment to the Royal Australian Navy — he brings a calm, structured, and dependable approach to every transaction. His background “supporting engineering teams in the management of critical naval assets” shaped his ability to stay composed under pressure and guide people through complex processes with clarity.
Elliott’s focus is simple: ensure clients feel informed, understood, and confident from the first conversation through to settlement. He breaks the sales process into clear, manageable steps, sets realistic expectations, and provides steady guidance so owners never feel overwhelmed or uncertain.
He works closely with clients to understand their goals, prepare their business for market, and present it in a way that reflects its true strengths. His people first leadership style — developed through mentoring teams and coordinating high stakes operations — ensures every client receives patient communication, thoughtful advice, and consistent support.
Whether managing enquiries, coordinating with buyers, or facilitating a smooth handover, Elliott prioritises transparency, communication, and a positive experience for all involved. His commitment extends beyond completing a transaction; he aims to make the entire process easier, more comfortable, and genuinely supported.
Elliott’s promise to his clients: clear communication, steady support, and a sales process that feels manageable every step of the way.
Phil started his working career in purchasing with large and multi-national companies in Sydney.
A family relocation to Bowen in 1974 was the catalyst to owning his own business.
Phil has been in various businesses from Pest Control to Delicatessen/Takeaway and has for the last 39 years built a wholesale business that has served Bowen, Whitsundays, Mackay and the Coalfields, from 1 truck and himself to 6 trucks and 15 employees.
This has given Phil a very solid knowledge of the area from Bowen to Rockhampton and what it takes to thrive in business there.
Phil has a strong knowledge of business and business practices built through the process of growing his own business as well as time spent on State Franchise Council and dealing with the many changing government policies in those 39 years.
The process of selling his own business has shown Phil the real need for a locally based business broker, easily contacted and heavily focused on the Central Queensland area, which has led to his involvement in CQ Business Brokers.