Domestic Plumbing and Heating Services For Sale

Business description

Well Established and Successful Domestic Plumbing and Heating Services

In a marketplace rife with 'Here today, gone tomorrow' trades people, this is a business that has been established for nearly forty years. By its own admission, too busy to give a good service outside of its current customer base, nevertheless this business has built an extremely loyal following as a result of putting the needs of the customers it can service first, never saying 'No', taking a pride in getting the job done, its professionalism, reliability and integrity.

This is a second to none one-stop solution for domestic plumbing and heating services primarily focussing on installations though always available to its customers for emergency work as required.

Projects undertaken by this business vary considerably in size though the majority of work is the installation of central heating and kitchens and bathroom plumbing - much of which is undertaken on behalf of a number of builders and private individuals with which the proprietor of this business has established long standing relationships.

With a well-established reputation within the local area a large proportion of work arises from excellent referrals and recommendations from satisfied clients.

Showing good growth this business has consistently achieved turnover in excess of £130,000 before the current owner reduced working hours. This is an excellent opportunity for a new entrant in the marketplace to assume the goodwill built up as a result of the current owners efforts.

Key Strengths:

Every aspect of this business is based around providing a high level of customer service. From the very start of the job, nothing is overlooked. This business knows its limitations, doesn't over promise and consequently manages its customer's expectations superbly ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction even when having to wait several weeks for a job to be completed.

This business works only with the very best suppliers in the trades it itself cannot undertake - tradesmen who have full training and knowledge of all the latest materials and equipment so a customer is guaranteed the best tradesmen using the very best materials for the job.

This business also appreciates the impact the carrying out of its work can have on the lives and businesses of its Clients and does whatever it can to minimise disruption and complete the job as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Customer Service:

A dedication and commitment to reliability has maintained this company's high profile and good reputation. The company believes that quality service, together with quality products will ensure a steady stream of on-gong business as their reputation is continuously enhanced.

Property information

Location:

The business operates from the owner's home office and as such is easily re-locatable. Business hours are organised around the individual project requirements.

Other information

Expansion potential:

Increasing the current working hours and expanding into Insurance work are perfect opportunities to increase turnover for this business. Advertising and Marketing opportunities including launching a website, would no doubt boost turnover.

Competition / Market:

Currently no advertising or marketing is undertaken, however strong word of mouth recommendation is key to the sucsess of this longstanding business

Support & training:

The owner will assist fully with hand-over and training.

Reasons for selling:

This is a genuine retirement sale.