Automotive Detailing and Specialist Restoration Business for Sale in Portsmouth, Hampshire
Portsmouth, HampshireEst. 37 years
- Status
FOR SALE
- Advert ID
651205
- Leasehold: £95,000
- Rent: £26,400 (£2,200 per month)
- Turnover: £367,990 (£7,077 per week)
- Profit: £63,000 (ROI 66.32% • Payback 1.51 years)
Key Features
- Quality fixtures and fittings
- Quick sale opportunities
- Retirement sale motivation
- Room for growth potential
Business Details
High‑Margin Automotive Detailing & Specialist Restoration Business | £63k Profit | 27% Growth
A rare opportunity to acquire a high‑margin, multi‑stream automotive services business combining premium detailing, ceramic coatings, Lanoguard underbody protection (exclusive within 20 miles), and a highly profitable niche flood/leak restoration service with virtually zero competition. With £63,000 profit, 1,000 verified Checkatrade reviews, and a weekly commercial contract directly opposite the workshop, this is a turnkey operation with strong recurring income and exceptional reputation.
Last Year’s Turnover: £367,000 with £63,000 Profit.
Current Financial Year: from 1st April.Turnover is up 27% with zero increase in staff costs, driven by a highly successful pivot into premium, high-margin services.
Reputation: Over 1,000 verified Checkatrade reviews and a massive loyal customer base.
Business Overview
Operating across South Hampshire and Chichester, this business perfectly bridges the gap between a fully equipped workshop facility and a highly flexible mobile service. Established for decades, it boasts an incredible local reputation, strong repeat private and commercial clientele, and multiple diversified revenue streams that guarantee year-round income.
Why This Business Stands Out
This is not a standard valeting business. It is a specialist automotive services company with multiple high‑margin revenue streams, strong brand presence, and a competitive moat that typical detailing businesses simply do not have.
Premium, High‑Margin Services
Ceramic coatings
Advanced detailing
Lanoguard underbody protection (exclusive provider within 20 miles)
Specialist restoration services
The “Unfair Advantage” – Leak Detection & Flood Restoration
A niche, technical service with:
Virtually zero local competition
High hourly rates
Year‑round demand
No winter slowdown
This service alone makes the business significantly more profitable and resilient than standard detailing operations.
Recurring Commercial Income
Weekly contract cleaning plant equipment for a major commercial client located directly opposite the workshop — guaranteed cash flow with zero travel time.
Flexible Operational Model
Fully equipped workshop
Three mobile units (continue leases or purchase outright)
Two established, lead‑generating websites:
ccdetailing.co.uk
cleanercars.co.uk
Outstanding Reputation
Over 1,000 verified Checkatrade reviews
Decades‑long presence
Strong repeat private and commercial clientele
Ideal Buyer
This business is perfect for:
Automotive professionals
Detailers wanting a workshop
Ceramic coating specialists
Flood restoration companies
Tradespeople wanting higher‑margin work
Investors seeking a fast payback period
This is not a passive or hands‑off business. It requires an owner‑operator or manager to oversee operations, customer service, and basic admin.
Reason for Sale
Owner retiring. Business priced for a fast, clean sale.
Next Steps
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