| (REF: GC092 ) Drainage, Water Mains Repairs and CCTV Surveys |
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| Seller Reference: |
GC092 |
| B4S Reference: |
22890 |
| Asking Price: |
£275,000
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| Net Profit: |
£69,000 |
| Sales Revenue: |
£481,000 |
| Number of Staff: |
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| Established For: |
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| Ownership: |
Leasehold |
| Location: |
Essex, the East of England, United Kingdom |
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Established in 2001, this business specialises in non-highway drains and water mains repairs. The business carries out investigation work including underground CCTV surveys and uses pipe tracing equipment to source the problem. Solutions are provided via high pressure jetting, blockage clearance via electromagnetic machinery and drilling is achieved using a pneumatic mole.
The business specialises in blocked drains, high pressure jetting, no dig technology, CCTV surveys and root cutting, drains repaired, combined unit and gullies emptied and septic tanks, all insurance approved.
The business services Essex as well as parts of Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Norfolk and Hertfordshire. Just over 50% of clients are private/domestic. The business benefits from its long standing relationship with a leading home insurance provider.These and many other jobs are approved and paid for by the insurance sector.
The business provides a 24/7 service. A fixed price policy is very popular and customers are highly appreciative in terms of knowing up front what the cost will be and that they will not be charged any ‘hidden extras.’
The team are very experienced in assessing the correct solutions to any problem. Top quality equipment is used to provide a high level of precision engineering and ensuring a competitive advantage.
The business has steadily invested and extended its capabilities in response to its clients' specific requirements and the growing demand for its services.
This business offers an excellent opportunity to any investor seeking to acquire a well established and successful business.
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Property: |
Leasehold |
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Living Accommodation: |
No |
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The business uses Yellow Pages, Yell.com and BT Internet. The business distributes flyers regularly. The business uses advertising channels and sponsorship at football clubs. |
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There is unlimited potential for the business to take on more commercial work. Contracts with hospitality and retail chains would add value to the business. The management admit that most of their marketing has been targeted at the domestic market.
A permanent sales and marketing strategy should deliver an immediate increase in business. |
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All necessary training and a full handover are available to ensure continuity of trading. |
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The current management believe this business has tremendous scope to upsize under the right direction, but feel that they have taken the business as far as they can. |
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Is this a home-based business? |
No |
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Can this business be relocated? |
No |
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Is this business part of a franchise? |
No |
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Monday – Friday: 7.30 am – 5.0 pm
Plus a 24 hour emergency call out. |
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The business employs four engineers/technicians. One additional self-employed contractor is also regularly part of the current team. |
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