Tree Surgeon With £50K Vendor Loan Facility In Herefordshire For Sale

Business description

HISTORY

• The business was originally founded over 17 years ago, whilst the present owner has had the business for over 7 years


REASON FOR SALE

• The business is only now being offered for sale to enable him to concentrate on an alternative unrelated business venture


SERVICES

• Tree felling and trimming – approx 45%
• Lawn mowing – approx 25%
• Stump grinding – approx 10%
• Hedge trimming – approx 20%
• They also sell wood chip, mulch and logs


CUSTOMERS

• Customers are approximately 50% each commercial / residential
• All clients are within an approximate 40 mile radius of the yard

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

• Transit - £4,000
• Trailer - £1,000
• Chipper - £8,000 (finance outstanding £5,500)
• Ride on mower - £2,000
• Two push mowers - £700
• Pedestrian stump grinder - £2,500
• Tracked stump grinder - £15,000 (finance outstanding £15,000)
• Tractor - £18,000 (finance outstanding £9,000)
• 7 chainsaws £2,000
• 2 strimmers £200
• 3 blowers £150
• Hedge flail £2,500
• 5 hedge trimmers £700
• Mitsubishi truck £5,000
• Tractor trailer £500
• Holding stock e.g. hand tools, work bench, bracing gear & climbing kits £500
• Total £35,750 – Finance £20,500

STRENGTHS

• An extremely well established business which has been trading for over 17 years
• Very experienced work force who are able to tackle all aspects of the trade
• Business is able to run on management with a senior member of staff covering for the vendor when required
• Excellent customer reputation with high repeat and referral work from other satisfied clients
• The business currently has approximately 2 months work ahead at any one time





DISCLAIMER: Viewing is essential to fully appreciate this business and strictly by appointment only through the agents. N/B: All Negotiations must be conducted through us. These details do not constitute part of an offer or contract and properties are offered subject to being sold, let or withdrawn without notice at any time and without liability for any expenses incurred by applicants. All statements and descriptions are made without responsibility or warranty by us, vendors or lessors. Intending purchasers must check for themselves (Misrepresentation Act 1967).

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

• Leasehold
• Original Lease 12 months
• Remaining Lease 12 months
• Review every 12 months
• Rent: £5,000 per annum
• Rates: none payable

Leasehold rent:

£5,000 per annum

Location:

• Whilst the business is run from the vendors home, various items of plant and machinery are stored in a rural lock up of circa 1,000 square feet

Premises details:

• The business is run from the vendors home, the plant and equipment however, is stored in a rural lock up which is approximately 1,000 sq ft in size
• There is parking for up to approximately 12 vehicles on site

Other information

Expansion potential:

• This is already a very successful business, it does however, still offer excellent potential to increase both sales and profits in the future by:
1. A full time working owner could save on staff wages or achieve more work
2. Extend the working area beyond the current 40 mile radius of the yard
3. Take payments by credit or debit cards
4. Mow more lawns – approach more private houses
5. Promote stump grinding
6. Offer a fence erecting service
7. Increase staffing levels to reduce the extended lead times currently quoted

Trading hours:

• Weekdays 8am to 5pm

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