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BUSINESS REFERENCE : GB082 / RightBiz SCAFFOLDING COMPANY- SUPPLIES, ERECTS AND DISMANTLES SCAFFOLDING | | | | | | Scaffolding Company- Supplies, Erects and Dismantles Scaffolding Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: GB082 Location: South West Asking Price: £650,000 | | | BUSINESS LOCATION: | Undisclosed Relocatable UNITED KINGDOM | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Services | | TRADE TYPE: | Joinery & Building | | SALE: | Agent Sale | LEASEHOLD: | £650000 | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | Business Profile:
Having served a lengthy apprenticeship the managing director established the company in 1984. Since that time the business has grown steadily and consistently and is now one of the premier providers of scaffolding and scaffolding services in the South West.
The company supplies, erects and dismantles scaffolding across the region to a broad range of customers. It has a client base of around one hundred and twenty users. These include private customers, building companies, local councils, housing associations and utilities companies.
Equipment:
As well as a large stock of scaffolding and accessories the business has.
Six x Seven and a half ton lorries
Two x Crew cab pickups
One Pickup
One x Forklift
Customer Service:
The business has base of regular customers who rely on the business for their efficiency, punctuality and competitive pricing policy. The majority of their work is within a thirty-mile radius.
Key Strengths:
Financially sound
Freehold property
Stable work force
Good equipment
Consistent performance
Key Opportunities:
The ever growing demand to comply with health and safety requirements will see an increasing demand for the services of this company. A new owner may choose to open additional branches throughout the South West as well as expand the existing operation.
Employees:
Three directors
Nine scaffolders
One trainee
One yardman
Advertising and Marketing:
Advertising is limited to Thompson’s Directory and some local papers. All vehicles are sign written and every site carries billboards. There is no web presence.
Premises:
The freehold premises form part of the sale. They consist of a large warehouse covering 3000sq ft and a secure yard of 3500sq ft. There is also a large parking area to the front of the premises.
Business Hours:
8:00AM – 5:00PM Monday - Friday
Security:
The premises are protected by CCTV.
Financial Information:
The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis, all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler. The company has an annual turnover in the region of £610,000 with gross profits in excess of £200,000.
Reason for Sale:
The key director has decided to spend more time abroad pursuing other commercial interests.
Support and Training
There will be a full and professional handover for a period of not more than three months. This time period will be negotiated as part of the overall sales procedure | | | | | | FOR SALE | | | | | SELLER: | TURNER BUTLER | | CONTACT: | 01895 25 6000 | | REFERENCE: | GB082 / RightBiz | | ENQUIRIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
