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Business for sale in United Kingdom - Ao048-plant hire sales & service-essex

Asking Price: 275,000 £ Real Estate: Ownership
Sales Revenue: 450,000 £
Net Profit: 52,000 £
Year Established: 1983
Employees: 2FT
# of family members employed: Not Disclosed
Location criteria:
United Kingdom/County of Essex/Essex

Business types:

Business services

Business categories:

Equipment Rental & Maintenance ; Other Business Service Businesses

Business description

turner butler are delighted to be appointed as sole selling agents for this exciting business opportunity now on the market for the first time. The business has been developed organically by the current owners over a twenty seven year period. A first class reputation in the area has been a big factor in sustaining success for many years. The business is renowned for its excellent levels of service. A wide range of plant & machinery are available for hire. The knowledgeable management team are well placed to offer their experience to customers who need advice and assistance in sourcing the right equipment. For many customers, this business is the only supplier they would consider. Relationships with customers go back many years and loyalty is another big factor in why this business has prospered for so long. Equipment: a wide range of equipment is available for hire including; • access equipment • building & pumps • concrete & construction • drilling, breaking & fixing • landscaping • heating, drying & cooling • power & lighting customer service: the management and staff are well known throughout the local building community. They have a friendly approach and their advice is often sought to ensure that the right piece of kit is ordered and supplied. A flexible and informal style to the business attracts a high majority of customers back time and time again. Key strengths: this business has built up tremendous amounts of goodwill over almost thirty years of trading. Very high levels of repeat business have helped the business remain profitable for many years. Loyal customers have such strong links with this business that it has become an integral element in how they operate. Growth and expansion: there is an opportunity here for a new owner to add renewed enthusiasm and to expand the business. The current owners do not advertise and therefore new business has never been seen as a priority. The introduction of plant operated machinery would deliver results. There is demand in the area for this and it is something that the current owners know would have a positive effect on the business.

Additional information

Additional information: Not Disclosed
Support & training: The current owners will stay on to provide a full handover. Any necessary training will be available to ensure a continuity of trading.
Reasons for selling: The owners are looking forward to a well earned retirement, having devoted many years to the prosperity of the business.
Financing available: Not Disclosed
Inventory / Stock value: Not Disclosed

Real Estate

Ownership: yes
Will owner sell real estate?: yes
Included in asking price?: yes
Value: 0 £
Location: The business is located in a rural area which provides ample space and flexibility in which the business can operate. The business is spread over a one third acre site. It includes an office and two workshops. A substantial yard is used for storage. A cleaning facility also operates within the yard. There is ample parking space for customers.

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