Conservation Contracting Company In Wiltshire For Sale

Business description

The company has been operating successfully for approximately fourteen years during which time it has established itself as one of the leading conservation contracting companies in the region. The business is awaiting Arb Association Approved Contractor status to be awarded.

One of the reasons for its on going success is the broad spectrum of services it offers including commercial and domestic fencing, tree surgery, agricultural contract spraying, highways , bridleways and footpath maintenance, residential landscaping and some wetlands work. It generates all its work load from clients based within a sixty mile radius of its premises.

The owners would be willing to stay with the business for an agreed period if required.

Equipment:

One bateman self propelled sprayer
One Tractor with detachable spraying equipment
One JCB Loader
One Land Rover
A large range of Quad bikes, strimmers, chain saws and hand held equipment.
2x unimogs, 1 x tipper transit, 2 x small vans, cherry picker, 2 x Bryce post drivers 1x Timberwolf chipper.

Customer Service:

The company has a policy of managing and developing commercial relationships to the advantage of both parties. This is achieved by developing clear and concise lines of communication, being price competitive and fulfilling contracts on time and within budget.

Its clients come from all areas of the commercial and domestic sectors. It has an ongoing contract for the maintenance of pathways and bridleways and works closely with a number of Private Estates, the Ministry of Defence, Building Contractors, Conservation Groups and Residents Associations. It acts as both a main contractor and in a number of situations as a sub contractor.

Key Strengths:

Consistent turnover
Profitable
Relocatable
Minimal borrowings
Quality client base

Financial Information:

The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis, all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler. The business enjoys a stable turnover in the region of £495,000 with gross profit being circa £194,000, net profit circa £150,000. The capital equipment and assets are as described.

Property information

Location:

The business is relocatable.

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

The business has a great opportunity to grow its agricultural contracting and conservation work as there is a strong demand for its services in both areas.

Competition / Market:

The company does advertise its services in the Country Land Owners Association Directory and has its own web site. It would benefit from a strategic mail shot campaign carried out on a regular basis to a selected market.

Employees:

Two partners Three self employed tree surgeons (two climbers and one groundsman) MPTC Certificated. Two general workers Three fencers One Driver

Other information

Support & training:

As previously noted the owners are willing to stay in the business for a period to be agreed as part of the overall negotiations. If they are not required they will be happy to provide a seamless handover to the purchaser.

Relocatable:

This business can be relocated.