Where property maintenance companies buy
Property maintenance companies live at the big-box stores, so the pro program and a business account matter most. Bulk filters and supplies come from a facilities supplier.
| Supplier | Type | What their own site says | Pro program |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Home Depot | Retailer | Calls itself the world's largest home improvement retailer, with more than 2,300 stores across North America. | Pro Xtra |
| Lowe's | Retailer | Runs MyLowe's Pro Rewards for small and mid-sized pros, with points from the first dollar spent. | MyLowe's Pro Rewards |
| Uline | Distributor | Stocks over 45,000 shipping boxes, packing materials, janitorial and warehouse supplies. | Ask at the counter |
| Sunbelt Rentals | Rental | Equipment and tool rental through a national network of locations. | Ask at the counter |
From each supplier's own site on the date in the sources; call your branch before you plan around it.
Your counter list
The items property maintenance companies buy every week, from the van stock on our tools list. Ask each supplier for a price on these first; they decide which account saves you the most.
| Item | Why it is on the list |
|---|---|
| Paint in the property's standard colors | Touch-ups without a store run |
| Spackle, caulk and patch kits | Every turnover |
| HVAC filters in the sizes the properties use | Filter swaps on every visit |
| Smoke and CO detectors and batteries | Required checks at turnover |
| Faucet cartridges, flappers and supply lines | The common plumbing fixes |
| Light bulbs, outlet covers and switch plates | Small fixes tenants notice |
For the first order, price the starter kit too: cordless drill, impact driver and a multi tool; multi-position ladder; nonconductive voltage tester; painter's multi tool; taping knife, 8 in; plumbing basics: plunger, closet auger, wrenches and a basin wrench; rekey kit for the locks you use; shop vacuum; phone with a photo checklist. Bigger purchases to price at a dealer or rental house: paint sprayer; backpack blower; carpet extractor; drain machine; trailer.
Opening a trade account
Bring your business name, tax ID and license number, and a credit application if you want terms. The big-box programs are compared row by row on Home Depot Pro vs Lowe's Pro. For the tools themselves, the property maintenance tools list has prices read on the makers' own sites (Little Giant, Fluke, Bon Tool, Wagner, STIHL).
When supplier prices change
Update your property maintenance price list the same week a supplier raises prices. In Koira, that price list is what your estimates are built from.
Sources
- The Home Depot: About, checked October 9, 2026
- Lowe's: MyLowe's Pro Rewards announcement, checked October 9, 2026
- Uline: About us, checked October 9, 2026
- Sunbelt Rentals: About, checked October 9, 2026
Last checked October 9, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state and city, so confirm with the agency named before you act.