An excellent opportunity to acquire a long-standing and well-fitted dry cleaning, laundry, and ironing business located just off Southend on Sea High Street, Essex. Established since 1998 and operated by the current owner for nearly five years, the business benefits from a strong local reputation, repeat custom, and consistent levels of trade.
The business trades from a prominent shop within a busy shopping parade, just off the main town centre. Its location close to Southend University campus, a large supermarket, medical centre, and a variety of other businesses provides substantial pedestrian and vehicular passing trade. The sale is genuinely motivated by the owner’s other business interests.
The premises are fantastically fitted and well equipped throughout, offering a turnkey opportunity. Internally, the ground floor extends to approximately 840 sq ft and includes a main sales area with counter, sewing machine, scales, garment racking, printer, card machine, and till. Behind the counter is a dedicated operational area housing a roller press, Union Hydro-Carbon dry cleaning machine for delicates, and additional garment racking.
To the rear is a fully equipped work room containing garment racking, presser, steam cabinet, steam iron, ironing board, steam pump, and commercial tumble dryer. A separate store room houses a commercial washing machine and a domestic washing machine. Further accommodation includes a kitchen and WC. The property also benefits from one allocated parking space to the rear.
The business is currently run by the vendor with the assistance of one full-time and one part-time member of staff, with a modest weekly wage bill of approximately £380. Trading hours are generous throughout the week, supporting steady income levels. Additional benefits include a CCTV system with six cameras and a website, both included in the sale price.
This opportunity would suit an owner-operator or an existing operator looking to expand with a proven business in a strong trading location. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the quality of the fit-out and the strength of the location.
