Machine Maintenance Electrical Mechanical Hydraulic Repairs Business For Sale

Business description

This family run business was established in 1969 and is a highly successful on site, Machine Tool Maintenance Company, specialising in the maintenance and repair work for a wide variety of equipment, providing service at competitive prices. Repairs are mechanical, hydraulic and electrical to:


• Lathes
• Mills
• Grinders
• Borers
• Drills
• Capstans
• Guillotines
• Press Brakes
• Bandsaws
• Woodworking Machinery
• And many others


They also complete all sorts of Health & Safety work and Inspection, as well as pre inspection checks, including removing fly wheels etc, prior to insurance inspections.

They have a broad based client list in excess of 1,000 clients, ranging from small to medium sized companies, to schools, local authorities and government, delivering high quality service throughout the South and West of England and the Midlands, with five fully fitted mobile repair and maintenance units, with several long term contracts.

They are regarded by their clients as being the best in the business and pride themselves on the personal, reliable and knowledgeable service that they and their engineers deliver, coupled with the speed and response that their clients demand. They understand that when the client’s equipment breaks down it has been to be back up and running fast. This is the type of service this company not only excels in but revels in too! This is where their name and reputation was built and where it is still maintained within this demanding industry.

This business has been under the current ownership since its inception and has grown from strength to strength, offering flexibility in taking on work that other businesses shy away from. The business pride themselves on offering a very high level of customer care and a first rate service to all clients and are able to offer a rapid response to any emergency. This service, quality and flexibility have been a key factor of this successful, efficient and well-organised business, which gains a great deal of referrals from many satisfied customers, in this growing market sector.

The company has earned an excellent reputation over the past 39 years for its friendly and reliable service. The staff are experienced and knowledgeable and ensure constant communication with clients whilst striving to meet their individual needs. The business has a strong emphasis on service and always exceeds client expectations due to their personal and professional service, giving the business a clear competitive advantage.

Property information

Location:

The premises are owned by the vendor and a new lease will be negotiated with the buyer at a rental of circa £19,500 per annum, with business rates of approx, £300 payable per annum.

The premises comprise a yard with parking, leading to a workshop and storage on the ground floor, with office, kitchen and toilets on the first floor.

They are located in a busy area of Surrey and within the Greater London Area giving them easy access to all the main London arterial roads and motorways.

Other information

Expansion potential:

There is vast scope to expand sales. The addition of perhaps just one or two more employees would free up time to target and follow up the large number of enquiries that come in through the low level of marketing activity that is currently undertaken.

It is also believed there is significant opportunity to expand sales throughout many other areas of England and Wales.
A new owner who is 100% hands on, with drive and energy will retain and expand the current customer base. Strategic marketing of the Company’s services will provide amazing

Competition / Market:

The business has used limited advertising in the past relying on the best advertising media of all, that of word of mouth recommendations from their satisfied customer base. However an immense opportunity exists to build on this businesses reputation and implement further and more assertive methods of advertising to expose the business to even greater markets. Various methods could be used in this regard, including the local press, trade shows, a website and leaflets & brochures. Although the business for sale benefits from a website, it could be far more effective if the necessary work and effort were put into this, from somebody who understands the true value of this medium.

Support & training:

Our client is happy to provide a full business familiarisation, training and handover period for the new owner. He would be available to continue working for a period of time.

Reasons for selling:

This is a genuine retirement sale

Trading hours:

Office hours are 9.00 – 5.00 Monday – Friday. In addition the engineers are working on site maintenance.