Roofing Contractors For Sale

Business description

Advent Business Sales is pleased to have been instructed to the market this extremely well established roofing business with good future potential.

Established in 1979 by the vendors, it is now being reluctantly offered for sale due to their retirement plans.

The business is currently staffed by the 2 full time vendors with 11 full time tilers, a full time driver and a part time secretary.

Additional sub contractors are engaged on a self employed basis as and when required.

Work is a mix of residential 40% and commercial 60% with a forward order book which averages 3 to 4 months at any one time.

The business whilst located in Hertfordshire also covers the surrounding counties up to an approximate 50 mile radius from the depot.

The business undertakes all types of roofs including slate, felt, fibre glass and tiled. No job has proved too big and none to small

They have an excellent reputation with high repeat and referral business with minimal advertising undertaken.

We are advised that stock at cost is approximately £10,000 with work in process circa £35,000.

The vendors are prepared to work with a new purchaser for a period of time to ensure a smooth transition and to effect the necessary introductions to staff and customers.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

The business has an excellent location in a converted farm building in rural Hertfordshire. Nearby towns include Welwyn Garden city, Luton, St. Albans and Stevenage.

The business has plenty of parking available with space for approximately 6 vehicles in their own yard with additional available if required.

The A1(M1) and the M1 motorway provide road links to the counties of Bedfordshire, Essex and North London.

Other information

Expansion potential:

The business already has excellent sales and profits but still has good scope for the future by:
1. Increasing the area covered and possibly having a satellite office
2. Doing more specialised work
3. Advertising more

Support & training:

The vendors are prepared to work with a new purchaser for a period of time to ensure a smooth transition and to effect the necessary introductions to staff and customers.

Trading hours:

Mon-Fri: 8.00am – 5.00pm

Financing available:

Please let us know if you require finance for the purchase of a business.

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