Chimney Sweep Service For Sale

Business description

This family owned business has been serving North County Homeowners since 1991. The business is a member of the California State Chimney Sweep Guild, the Chimney Sweep Institute of America and has an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau of San Diego. The current owner bought it in 2000 and though it has provided a comfortable living for he and his family for the past nine years, he is ready to move into another career and let someone younger and more motivated to take over and service the current customer base or even grow it to a bigger business. The Profit margin on this business is currently 92% and the net profit can be anywhere from 50-70%.

Property information

Location:

Home Based. Sale includes, customized Van with all logo and sales info, all tools, ladders and inventory.

Other information

Expansion potential:

Member of the California Chimney Sweep Guild and Certified Chimney Service Institute of America; 15+ Years with a solid reputation with a BBB rating of A+; Home Based with very minimal overhead; Recurring Customer Base.

Competition / Market:

When the owner bought the business in 2000, he did not incorporate any additional marketing or sales programs then what the previous owner already had. He simply renewed the Yellow Page Ad (with minor changes) and services the existing customer base. Today, he still has a large Yellow Page Ad in the North County Phonebook and another miscellaneous phone book. The owner markets to existing customers by mailing reminder service cards each year.

Support & training:

Two weeks, 40 hours per week.

Reasons for selling:

Career Change.

Trading hours:

Mon-Fri as needed.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

$10,000 (included in the asking price)