Building Contractor For Local Councils And Housing Associations For Sale

Business description

HISTORY

• Very well known and respected business throughout the local area
• The vendor founded the business over 47 years ago

REASON FOR SALE

• Vendor’s ill health and plans to retire

PRODUCTS

• A complete A – Z of building maintenance and renovation for local councils and housing associations
• Carries out small extensions for local householders
• Normally has approximately two months work in hand at any one time

CUSTOMERS

• Almost exclusively from the local area with a very high repeat and referral trade
• Biggest clients are the local council and housing trusts
• Private customers account for approximately 15% of turnover

SERVICES

• Painting, plumbing, plastering, brick layers, carpentry
• Sub contract electrical and window manufacturing

STRENGTHS

• Extremely well established for over 47 years
• Excellent local reputation
• 85% of work is for local councils and housing associations
• Very versatile work force who have worked for the business for many years
• The vendor is prepared to work with a new owner during a handover period to ensure a smooth transition and to effect the necessary introductions to staff and customers




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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:

Leasehold

Location:

• The business is located in the heart of a popular town in Shropshire

Premises details:

• 2 commercial units merged to form 1 large unit which is used mainly for storage of goods and vehicles overnight
• On site are a bandsaw, an auto saw, 2 cement mixers and 2 generators
• The vehicles are:
- 2 Boxer vans
- 2 large transit vans
- 1 pick up
• The premises are on a large corner plot with iron gates on entry to site and a full height roller shutter door into the premises.
• Kitchen area, w/c and an office.
• The office function is currently carried out at the vendor’s home.

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

• Extend the working area
• Advertise
• Have a web site

Trading hours:

• Monday to Friday
• Very occasional Saturday mornings
• All staff work a 39 hour week

Employees:

• 9 full time workers including the vendor