LONG-ESTABLISHED BATHROOM & TILE SHOWROOM
An opportunity to acquire a long-established and highly regarded bathroom and tile showroom business with approximately 30 years of successful trading history. The business benefits from a strong reputation, loyal repeat customer base, established supplier relationships, and a profitable operating model serving both retail and project-based customers. Operating from prominent showroom premises within a desirable market town, the business offers immediate income together with significant future growth potential.
SHROPSHIRE
OFFERS INVITED IN THE REGION OF £179,950 PLUS STOCK AT VALUATION (SAV)
Business Reference: GO4997
Approximately 30 years of successful trading
Established reputation within the bathroom and home improvement sector
Strong repeat customer and referral base
Profitable and proven business model
Mid-to-upper market positioning
Established supplier and subcontractor relationships
Well-presented showroom premises
Retirement sale
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
An opportunity to acquire a long-established bathroom and tile showroom business operating from a desirable market town location within Shropshire.
The business has traded successfully for approximately 30 years and has developed an excellent reputation for supplying quality bathroom suites, tiles, sanitaryware, and associated products together with design and project management services. The business benefits from a loyal customer base, substantial repeat trade, and strong word-of-mouth recommendations generated through decades of successful trading.
Operating from established showroom premises, the business provides customers with a complete solution from initial consultation and design through to project coordination and installation management. The current owner focuses on design, estimating, and customer liaison activities whilst the installation side of the business is overseen by the owner's son and son-in-law, supported by a loyal and experienced network of subcontractors covering plumbing, heating, electrical, tiling, and associated installation works. This structure has been developed over many years and has contributed significantly to the business's strong reputation and high levels of customer satisfaction.
This operating structure allows the business to maintain strong profitability whilst keeping fixed staffing overheads relatively low and provides an attractive opportunity for both owner-operators and strategic trade buyers.
The business offers a genuine turnkey opportunity with immediate income and significant future growth potential through enhanced marketing activity, additional product ranges, and expansion into complementary home improvement sectors.
The sale is being conducted on a confidential basis.
LOCATION
The business operates from an established showroom position within a desirable and affluent Shropshire market town.
The location benefits from:
- Strong residential demographics
- Established local reputation
- Excellent accessibility
- High levels of home ownership
- Ongoing demand for home improvement services
- A broad regional customer catchment area
- Strong levels of repeat custom and referrals
The showroom benefits from additional storage and operational facilities supporting day-to-day project management and customer fulfilment.
Further location details will be made available to qualified purchasers following completion of a confidentiality agreement.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
This business offers the opportunity to acquire a long-established bathroom and tile showroom with:
- Approximately 30 years of successful trading
- Strong local goodwill
- Loyal repeat customer base
- Excellent supplier relationships
- Profitable operating model
- Established showroom premises
- Flexible subcontractor structure
- Strong referral and recommendation network
- Mid-to-upper market customer positioning
• Established installation management infrastructure
There remains significant future growth potential through:
- Increased digital marketing activity
- Expanded premium product ranges
- Additional supplier partnerships
- Enhanced lead generation systems
- Trade account development
- Kitchen and home improvement expansion
- Interior design services
- Wider regional coverage
• Opportunity to expand installation capacity and project throughput
The business already possesses the foundations required for continued growth and expansion under new ownership.
TENURE & TERMS
Tenure: Leasehold
The business operates from established showroom premises held under a leasehold arrangement.
Rent: Approximately £17,000 per annum.
The current lease is due to expire in December 2026. The landlord has indicated a willingness to discuss either a new lease or a rolling tenancy arrangement with an incoming purchaser, providing flexibility and continuity moving forward.
Further lease information will be made available to qualified purchasers.
STAFFING
The owner currently undertakes customer consultations, design work, quotations, and project management.
The installation side of the business is overseen by the owner's son and son-in-law, supported by a loyal network of subcontractors covering plumbing, heating, electrical, tiling, and bathroom installation services.
This established operational structure provides continuity and flexibility whilst supporting the high service standards for which the business has become known.
FIXTURES, FITTINGS & ASSETS
The sale includes the fixtures, fittings, showroom infrastructure, supplier relationships, goodwill, and operational assets required for the continued operation of the business.
Included within the sale:
- Showroom displays and fit-out
- Website and online presence
- Customer goodwill
- Supplier relationships
- Design and estimating systems
- Storage facilities and infrastructure
- Operational systems and processes
Stock will be sold separately at valuation on completion.
The business is being offered for sale on an asset sale basis. The transaction will include the goodwill, fixtures and fittings, showroom infrastructure, supplier relationships, operational assets, customer goodwill, and stock at valuation. The existing trading entity will not form part of the sale.
MARKETING & DIGITAL PRESENCE
The business benefits from:
- Established website
- Strong local reputation
- High levels of referral business
- Significant repeat custom
- Established supplier network
- Long-standing customer relationships
Historically, the business has relied heavily upon recommendations, repeat customers, and local reputation.
Further opportunities exist to expand:
- Social media marketing
- Google advertising campaigns
- Search engine optimisation
- Customer review generation
- Project showcase content
- Digital lead generation activity
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Annual Turnover: Approximately £250,000
Net Profit: Approximately £100,000
The business demonstrates strong levels of profitability supported by its long-established reputation, efficient operating structure, repeat customer base, and proven market position.
Further financial information will be made available to genuinely interested purchasers following completion of a confidentiality agreement and qualification process.
The business benefits from approximately 30 years of established trading history, a strong reputation within its marketplace, and a proven operating model that has consistently generated profitable trading.
ASKING PRICE
OFFERS INVITED IN THE REGION OF £179,950
PLUS STOCK AT VALUATION (SAV)
CONFIDENTIAL SALE
Due to the confidential nature of the sale, further information including the business name, exact location, supplier details, customer information, and detailed financial records will only be disclosed to qualified purchasers following direct contact with Goodwins Business Brokers and completion of the appropriate confidentiality documentation.
