Scaffolding Hire, Design & Erect For Sale

Business description

This business was first established under this now well established trading name by the current owner as a Sole Trader way back in 1969 and then in line with the significant growth of the operation over the years, a limited company was formed in 2003. The company has an enviable local reputation which has been achieved by giving customers the service, experience and expertise they require. The current owner has in excess of 38 years experience within the industry and it is this knowledge and expertise that has enabled the company to enjoy excellent growth rates to date.

The business supplies and erects a range of scaffolding, ensuring that all equipment is well maintained and complies with all current health and safety legislation. This is illustrated through the company’s excellent health and safety record.

This specialised business is equipped to handle any and all scaffold related services which include;
•Erection & Dismantling
•Access & Shoring
•Area Containment
•Custom Architecture

The business benefits from its professional resource team of experienced and certificated scaffolders. The business manages all client relationships in a friendly and professional manner; an approach extended to staff and their welfare resulting in the highest quality of service and support. The business services both public and private sector customers and has a very large and diverse database of satisfied clients. Much of the work is repeat business and there is huge scope to further develop these accounts.

The company provides a site survey service prior to any job being undertaken and written quotations are supplied to clients detailing pricing and exact requirements. However, such is the excellent relationship enjoyed by this company with its customers that quotes are often not required, prior to work being allocated. All work is fully insured, giving customers complete peace of mind. The business prides itself on its level of expertise and ensures the customer is always satisfied.


Equipment:

Included in the asking price are:

• 3 x 7.5 Tonne Trucks, fully liveried and fitted with tracking devices.
• 1 x light Van.

In addition to the above, all stocks of boards and tubing will also be sold at cost, estimated to be circa £150,000 (subject to verification).

Customer Service:

The company has been built on the unrivalled service levels it provides clients. Speed of response and quality of service on a consistent basis ensures excellent levels of repeat business and customer retention. The company also takes health & safety very seriously both on their own premises and on the premises of their customers ensuring staff are aware of and implement current legislative requirements and best practice across the business. The Company is fully compliant with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and guidelines and are committed to creating a safe working environment for both employees and customers.

Key Strengths:

This well established, well-respected business enjoys an excellent reputation within the industry and the wide variety of clients recognise that it is cost effective, efficient and works well within time schedules to ensure contracts are completed. The geographical area covered by the company has minimal competition and has excellent potential for continued growth.

The Company has achieved sound financial strength and growth and has held contracts with various companies for many years. Customers are treated to an efficient and courteous service, with a helpful and knowledgeable member of staff at every turn. This business has maintained an impressive base of satisfied repeat accounts and contracts with local authorities, specialist roofing companies, property maintenance and facilities management companies plus many more and continues to attract new referrals.

Property information

Location:

The business operates from a large secure main road yard of circa 4,500 square feet with easy access, ample storage space and brick built office accommodation. The single storey accommodation consists of 3 separate offices and washroom facilities.

The premises will be offered on a Leasehold basis with a new lease for a term to be agreed at an annual rental of circa £7,500.

Other information

Expansion potential:

There is huge potential to develop this company further. The business has never really seen the needed to advertise to date and has stayed within its specific area of expertise, namely scaffold hire and erection. A new owner with new levels of energy and business acumen could certainly increase the turnover significantly and broaden the services of the company quite easily with limited investment in additional resource and by increasing the advertising and strategically marketing the company.

The sale of this business presents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly successful business that has been established from scratch by our clients and has genuine and demonstrable scope for substantial growth.

Competition / Market:

The business has never felt the need to advertise in the past and there are excellent opportunities to increase this and market the business more aggressively. A large percentage of clients derive from recommendations and the business has surpassed growth expectations bearing testimony to the excellent reputation the business has earned since inception. The company does not have a web presence, company brochures or undertake any direct mailing or database development. These represent significant future opportunities to a new owner and there is no doubt that turnover and profits could increase in line with a more active marketing strategy, both to existing clients and target potentials.

Support & training:

The owner is happy to provide full business familiarisation, training and handover to ensure continuity of trade and a smooth transition of ownership.

Reasons for selling:

After 38 fruitful and enjoyable years, our client is now planning retirement.

Trading hours:

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5.30pm