Roofing & Chimney Builders, Repairs & Services
Excellent business incorporating branches across Central Scotland
Ref.GB020 Location Scotland Asking Price £890,000Confidential offered for sale
Finance available to buy this business subject to status. All regulated business is passed to independent financial advisors who are regulated by the FSA | |
Asking price includes:
New Roofing & Repairs, Chimney Repairs & Sweeps, Flu linings and CCTV inspections Branches prominently situated in prime locations
Excellent comprehensive and informative website
Turnover circa £700,000 per annum
Excellent opportunity to grow
Established client base
Training and handover
Excellent reputation
Freehold premises
Sign-written vans
Highly regarded
Goodwill | Business profile: | This established reliable company covers the whole central belt of Scotland and have been actively involved in solving and rectification of chimney and roofing problems for over twelve years. No job is too small, from a roof leak to a complete new roof and also the supply and fit of all types of chimney liners, cowells, pots and all chimney related products. There is no problem connected to safety, efficiency or troubles that have not been seen and satisfactorily resolved.
This premier company prides itself on their experience, professionalism and ability to handle all areas of chimney and roofing work, whether it is commercial or domestic.
The many services offered to its customer’s include a call out service to deal with storm damage or any other emergencies. Highly professional surveyors visit properties and accurately and swiftly assess the customer’s need, speedily setting up suitable dates when the work can be carried out.
The company are extremely competitive and proud of the reputation they have built up within the industry, they only use top quality materials direct from sources that are carefully checked and selected. A large part of the work that is undertaken is now gained purely by referral. All of the engineers are trained to a high standard of works and wear the company uniform with pride. The business has complete expertise in the following areas:
Estimates on all areas of chimney and roofing repair, maintenance and replacement
Smoke and spillage testing
Blockages and nests removed
Chimney pots and cowls supplied and fitted
Identification of potentially hazardous and hazardous flues
Chimney sweeping and chimney checks in strict accordance with N.A.C.S. code BS6461 Repairs to copestones
All types of brick and stonework including the building of stacks and chambers
Fitting of all types of flue liners
Repair of internal structural faults, chimney bridge collapses and external stacks
Removal and rebuild of fireplaces
All types of roofing repair and replacement
Installation of gas appliances and fireplaces
Cleaning, repair and replacement of guttering
Chimneys and roofs are undoubtedly one of the most important parts of the home; this company manages building and repair projects through to completion. Many homeowners can make the mistake of spending time and money on internal refurbishment while neglecting the basic fabric of the building. A sound roof is fundamental to protecting property and maintaining its value.
Health and Safety:
All staff is fully trained in health and safety and all works carried out adhere to strict procedures to ensure the utmost safety, not only to the staff, but to the customers and general public alike.
Customer Service:
Unlike many competitors the business will not compromise on service to customers, or the quality of work on offer, there is little doubt that this has encouraged and sustained client confidence and loyalty. A qualified member of staff is always on hand to offer fantastic customer care and answer quickly and courteously any questions or problems that may arise. All of the work carries a full guarantee and there are excellent testimonials from many happy customers.
Key Strengths:
This long established family business has a large and established client database, contracted to Scottish Gas and many more. A one-stop shop offering all trades from gas fitters to roofing repairs and with all aspects of chimney, fireplace and roof work being undertaken. The company can assess, diagnose and fully survey projects with a view to identifying problems or defects that may exist.
This profitable company has established itself as reliable and experienced. Its dedication to high standards of honesty, integrity and expert workmanship has earned it an impressive reputation. In fact, this very competent, highly capable firm’s expertise, knowledgeable personnel and expedient job completions are the reasons why its’ base of satisfied customers is constantly growing.
Quality Assurance:
The business is NACS (National Association of Chimney Specialists) registered, HETAS (Heating Equipment Test Approval Scheme) approved and also Corgi registered. They are founders of the Scottish Association of Chimney Lining Engineers and members of The Federation of Master Builders. All work is guaranteed. | Premises:
The vendor owns the freehold of the property that is included in the price of the sale. The premises provide well-suited space for this business with further potential for expansion in the future. The two-storey building comprises a series of functional stock and storerooms on the ground level. The first floor is made up of two storerooms, a small private office with a modern computer network and internal phone system, a staff kitchen, storage facilities and male and female WC’s. The double storey building is approximately 430 square feet overall and is fully alarmed with CCTV cameras, security gates and outside lighting. There is ample parking in the large walled yard, which also incorporates adequate storage bays for materials. | <>Advertising and Marketing:
Over the years the business has used various forms of advertising, resulting in constructive improvement in sales. In addition to this, the business has nine sign-written vans that are great advertising and help to expose the business’s brand name across a vast area. A large percentage of new clients derive from recommendations, the business regards existing clients as their best advertisers. The business has a professional informative web site that performs well with tangible and profitable business being forthcoming. | Growth and Expansion:
Further growth could readily be enhanced with the hiring of consultants to survey any properties that are placed on the market for sale, also the expansion into local authority contracts and commercial roofing installation/repairs and actively pursuing insurance repair projects. | | Financial profile: | The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis, all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler. The current turnover is in excess of £722,000 per annum with a gross profit of circa £420,000.
The business is financially stable and has shown consistent strong growth in profits. Full financial information is available, subject to the confidentiality letter being returned. | Employees:
The company employs a team of twenty-two trained employees. All are professional and friendly with specialist training and are fully insured. | Support and Training:
The owner will provide full business familiarisation training and handover | Reason for Sale:
The owner is planning to move abroad and is offering the business for sale not only as an expanding going concern, but also with further significant growth potential. | | Turner Butler Disclosure Statement: This statement applies to information relating to any company or other undertaking or business advertised for sale by Turner Butler (a 'Business') The information supplied by Turner Butler on its website or in any other promotional material ('the Information') is not and is not intended to constitute an offer for sale of the Business or any assets of the Business or of the shares of any company which owns the Business. For the avoidance of doubt there is no intention to create a legal relationship which will only come into existence when a written contract for sale and purchase of the shares in or the Business has been entered into The Information provided is not intended to address your particular requirements. Further the Information does not constitute any form of advice recommendation representation endorsement or arrangement by Turner Butler and is not intended to be relied upon in making (or refraining from making) any specific decisions. Any agreements transactions or other arrangements made between you and any client of Turner Butler are at your sole risk and responsibility. The prospective sellers of the Business have provided the Information to Turner Butler. The Information has not been verified by Turner Butler. You must carry out your own due diligence and satisfy yourself as to the accuracy of all matters. In the case of the sale of shares in a Business the Information has been prepared on the basis that the shares will consist of or include more than 50% of the voting shares and that both the seller and the buyer is either a body corporate, a partnership, a single individual or a group of connected individuals so as to fall outside the scope of regulated activities as defined by the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. If you are considering a transaction which falls within the scope of such regulated activities you cannot do so through Turner Butler. Appropriate professional, legal and accountancy advice should be obtained before making or refraining to make any decision. Turner Butler does not accept any responsibility or liability for loss or damage of any nature that may occur by reliance on the Information. Neither Turner Butler nor any of our employees or agents makes any representation as to the completeness or accuracy of the Information nor do we accept any liability for any losses, costs, liabilities or expenses which may arise directly or indirectly from your use of, or reliance on the Information. This document is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with English Law and any dispute arising in connection with it shall be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts Turner & Co (GB) Limited registered in England and Wales under company no. 2477988 of registered office Savoy House Savoy Circus London W3 7DA, trading as Turner Butler © Shaun Sweeney October 2006 |
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