Established And Profitable Glazing Business In Hertfordshire For Sale

Business description

HISTORY

• The business was originally founded over 43 years ago and owned by the current vendors for over 23 years

REASON FOR SALE

• The business is only now being reluctantly offered for sale to enable them to pursue an alternative, unrelated business venture

PRODUCTS

• The business covers all aspects of glass and glazing including:
• Glass cut to size while you wait in store
• All shapes, sizes and types of mirrors made to order
• Specialists in leaded light windows and repairs
• Suppliers of Pilkington self cleaning glass
• Sash window repairs
• Repairs to UPVC, metal and wooden doors and windows
• Supplier of splash backs in coloured glass for around the home or office
• Single or double glazing fitting or replacements
• Suppliers of Pilkington glass with special heat reflective coating for high grade insulations
• Domestic or commercial 24 hour boarding up service and re-glazing
• In addition, they also offer carpentry services including new timber windows and repairs
• The business is fully FENSA registered

CUSTOMERS

• Customers are split approximately 40% retail and 60% commercial, which are a mix of schools, letting agents, builders, colleges & private clients

STRENGTHS

• An exceptionally well established business which has been trading for over 43 years
• Excellent edge of town high visibility location in the heart of the affluent county of Hertfordshire
• Outstanding local reputation with a very high repeat and referral trade from other satisfied clients
• Large range of services on offer







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Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

• Leasehold
• Original Lease: 9 years
• Remaining lease: 9 years
• Review every: 3 years
• Rent: £15,000 per annum
• Rates: £5,350 per annum

Location:

• The business operates from a high visibility edge of town location in an affluent area of Hertfordshire

Premises details:

• Mid terraced ground floor lock up premises which briefly comprise:
• Side entry door with attractive window display showing the many facets of the business
• Reception area with trade counter
• Racked large glass stock area
• Cutting table
• Rear kitchen and w/c
• Back workshop and accounts office
• Rear exit door to yard

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

• Employ more men as work is turned away on a very regular basis as all existing employees have no more capacity
• Improve the existing web site
• Advertise more around the county, especially for trade work

Trading hours:

• Weekdays: 8am to 5pm
• Saturday: 8.30am – 5pm
• Closed Sunday

Employees:

• 8 full time staff, including the 2 vendors • A part time secretary who works 2 days a week and a Saturday lad

Other information

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