Freehold Damp Proofing Business With 3 Bed Apartment For Sale in South East London- Business 4 Sale .co.uk

Business Summary

HISTORY

• The business was founded by the present vendor over 26 years ago

REASON FOR SALE

• The vendor is planning to move to the Isle of Bute in Scotland

SERVICES

• The business offers a full A to Z service which includes:
• Damp proofing, wet and dry rot treatment
• Woodworm, spraying any wood infestation and tanking
• The business is a member of The Federation of Master Builders, The British Structural Water Proofing Association and is a warranted builder

CUSTOMERS

• Circa 20% of work is for private households with the remainder a mix of local authority, housing association, architects and surveyors

STRENGTHS

• An extremely well established business
• Excellent local reputation with a high repeat and referral trade
• 80% of work comes from local authorities, housing associations, architects and surveyors
• Experienced work force

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An Energy Performance Certificate will be made available upon request of further details where one is required for the business premises.

Property Information

	Property:	Freehold

	Living Accommodation:	Yes

	Details of Accommodation:	• Entry from private driveway into the yard in front of the premises • Ground floor entry to the private residence with double bedroom on the left with built-in cupboards • Upstairs to very attractive and spacious lounge/diner, kitchen off with granite work tops, 4 ring gas cooker with oven under and extraction over • Integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher, single sink with side drainer, range of wall and base units • Single bedroom off with built in wardrobes, tv point • Family bathroom with extra wide bath with shower over, w/c and sink • Master double bedroom with built in cupboards, attached en-suite with shower cubicle, extractor unit, sink and w/c • The apartment has tiled flooring and ceiling spot lights throughout and is fully double glazed. All fixtures and fittings are to the highest quality • The business part of the premises is all situated on the ground floor and is located underneath the apartment, it briefly comprises: • Spacious self contained offices with side kitchen area and separate w/c • 2 side storage rooms which are fully racked out • The premises have the added benefit of having outside movement sensor security lights

	Location:	LOCATION • The business is currently run from an office situated on the ground floor of the vendor’s private residence, located in a mixed commercial / residential area of a densely populated borough of London.

Growth Potential

• Whilst already a successful business it still has excellent potential to increase both sales and profitability by:
• Applying for more local authority work
• Approach local builders / estate agents and surveyors to be advised if any suitable work would be required on any projects
• Advertise more which should result in more private work
• Increase the working area beyond the present limit of an approx 35 mile radius of the premises

Other Details

	Is this a home-based business?	Yes
	Can this business be relocated?	No
	Is this business part of a franchise?	No

Summary of Business Hours

• Weekdays 8am to 5pm
• Other time in the evenings or on Saturdays giving private customer quotations

Summary of Staffing

• 9 full time staff including the 2 vendors,
• 2 full time sub contractors
• 1 part time sub contractor who works circa 8 hours per week.
• They are a mix of plasterers, brick layers, labourers and carpenters

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