For most people, their property is the
biggest single purchase they will ever make. Whether they own a
tiny terrace or a sprawling mansion, their home is not only a place
to live, enjoy and bring up a family - it is their investment for
the future.
An eroding, deteriorating and ugly roof can
drastically affect a property and its value. After all, if a roof
clearly looks in bad condition what other problems could be lurking
unseen?
MOSS RID® is a roof restoration
system designed to improve the durability and extend the lifespan
of virtually any roof, increasing a property’s value and
improving the way it looks. Replacing a roof is costly,
time consuming and environmentally wasteful. MOSS RID® believes that the
lifespan of almost any roof can be extended with expert help,
saving customers’ money and inconvenience.
The
Market
Billions of pounds are spent on roofing repairs,
replacement and materials each year in the UK. Roof restoration is
a simple and cost-effective process which is being realised as a
sensible and environmentally sound alternative to replacing a roof.
Although roof restoration is a common practice in other countries,
there are only a handful of roof restoration companies in the
UK.
At present, MOSS RID® is the only accredited
roof restoration Company in the country operating under the
standards of ISO 9001:2000, and has established itself as the
leading supplier of roof restoration services in the UK.
Climate change is an issue that no one can afford
to ignore and green issues are becoming more and more important
within the construction industry. There have been tremendous
developments within the areas of eco-design and sustainable
building methods and MOSS RID® believes that roof
restoration has a key part to play. Instead of using vast amounts
of energy and limited resources to replace a roof, the MOSS
RID® system can restore
existing tiles or slates, improving their appearance and making
them completely weather-tight.
There are around 25 million dwellings in the UK
and both construction of affordable new housing and regeneration of
existing properties are high on the Government’s agenda.
Combine this with the spiraling costs of professional construction
work – there is no doubt that there is a significant and
growing demand for the service that MOSS RID® provides.
The MOSS RID Story
MOSS RID® (UK) Ltd was launched by
Leo Martino in 1997. Leo already had many years experience in the
roof restoration industry and could see a clear opportunity to
bring the MOSS RID® concept to the UK. Ten
years on, MOSS RID® (UK) Ltd has become a
market leader in the roof restoration sector and is at the
forefront of this developing and exciting industry.
MOSS RID® (UK) Ltd is based in
Canterbury and presently operates in the South of England and
beyond, where the Company has developed an encouraging level of
brand awareness and success. Leo’s vast experience of product
development and his contacts within the industry have been
invaluable for MOSS RID® in the UK, the Company is
also continually investigating new technological
advances.
MOSS RID® (UK) Ltd is ISO 9001:2000
accredited and is a member of the Chartered Quality Institute, the
Confederation of Roofing Contractors, the European Builders
Confederation and the Federation of Master Builders.
Not surprisingly, MOSS RID® is already the UK’s
market leader in roof restoration.
MOSS RID Question &
Answers
How can I
finance theMOSS RID® Franchise?
The Franchise can either be financed from
personal capital or from a business loan – most of the major
banks have specialist Franchise departments as they view
franchising as a safer way to start a new business. In this regard,
local managers will usually provide good terms and a higher lending
proportion of the required start-up capital than might otherwise be
available.
Can I run another business alongside the
MOSS RID®
Franchise?
For your Franchise to be a success you will need to commit all of
your time to the business and any distraction from this could
seriously damage your prospects.
How important is the corporate
image?
Image will be vital to the identity of the MOSS RID® network as a whole and
the successful development of all our Franchise
‘Partners’. Branding will be national as we try to
create a highly professional image. All Franchisees will need to
play their part in backing this up.
Before
MOSS RID After
MOSS RID
How will
territories be protected?
Each Franchisee is awarded sole rights to a territory that no other
Franchisees will be allowed to market in.
What skills do I need to be a MOSS RID® Franchisee?
We are looking for people that have the energy and motivation to
create a strong customer base in a short period of time. You must
be keen to run your own business, manage your own staff, focus on
success and be prepared to put in the necessary time to make it
happen. You must also have an interest and affinity with the
services we provide. It is not necessary for you to have all the
skills to operate the MOSS RID® Franchise, as
you will be provided with the training and support.
Why should customers use the MOSS RID® roof restoration
service?
Because it works. By applying modern technology in the development
of a range of roof tile treatment and sealants, MOSS RID® can improve the
durability and extend the lifespan of almost any roof tile
material.
Why restore rather than replace a
roof?
A roof restoration is a cost-effective and a much more
environmentally considerate alternative to replacing a
roof.
Are there skilled roofers in my territory
or will I need to train new staff?
There will probably be a number of skilled roofers within
your territory but as part of your start up package we would
include full training for yourself and your staff.
Will I be able to access ongoing
support?
Yes – ongoing support will be available from a dedicated team
within HQ who can be contacted by telephone or email during normal
office hours.
THE MOSS RID®
COMMITMENT
- Ongoing training and updates – to help you
keep ahead of the competition
- Help-line facility – for advice on all
aspects of the complete business method
- Website – management and
development
- Regular visits – in order to provide an
opportunity for review, analysis, and advice and guidance on your
business
- Marketing initiatives – to make sure
MOSS RID® is
promoted to a wider audience as possible
- Group meetings – that will bring
franchisees together to exchange ideas and further business
development
- Business Mentoring – to help keep you on
track. Remember: It’s in both our interests that your new
enterprise succeeds and continues to grow. MOSS RID® is totally committed to
franchising its core business and our friendly team will ensure
that you never feel isolated. There is always someone to share
ideas and ask for advice should you need it.
As a successful franchise, MOSS RID® will provide you with all
the ongoing professional help and support needed to make a
realistic return on your investment.
This includes:
- Business Manuals
- Training & Opening Support
- IT Solution
- Business Stationery
- Marketing Materials
- Corporate Dress
- Technical Equipment & Stock
We have put together a turn-key package which
means that everything is provided to enable you to get started as
quickly and effectively as possible.
Before MOSS RID
After MOSS RID
TYPE OF
FRANCHISE: Van-based or management
INDUSTRY SECTOR: Property care -
Nationwide
IDEAL FRANCHISE: Those who want to build
their own business and be responsible for their future
YEAR TRADING BEGAN: 1997
FRANCHISING SINCE: 2008
NUMBER OF FRANCHISES: New launch
opportunity
INVESTMENT REQUIRED: £30,000 (Local)
£50,000 (Area)
(includes comprehensive start-up pack, equipment, marketing,
support & all training)
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