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Sold. Residential And Commercial Removal Company

LISTING DETAILS
Firms For Sale ID:
34895
Vendor reference:
GI1151
Vendor website:
     
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BUSINESS DETAILS
Location:
Primary sector:
Secondary sector:
Asking price:
£1,000,000  
Turnover / revenue:
£1,250,024
Net profit / cashflow:
£144,709
Years established:
48
Trading hours:
The business hours are: Monday Saturday: 08:00 19:00
Number of employees:
21
Employees / staffing:
The vendor works within the business on a day to day basis and has a great team of employees which include 1 manager, 1 transport foreman, 1 secretary, 2 sales representatives and 16 operatives. The staff are fully conversant with the business techniques and are highly experienced, they are a real asset of the business.

OTHER DETAILS
Reason for selling:
This is a genuine retirement sale.
Support and training:
The current owners would be happy to provide full training and support at handover.
Business is relocatable:
No
Business is web-based:
No
Business is home-based:
No
PROPERTY DETAILS
Lease terms:
The premises are leased and consist of a large yard for lorries plus c2,000 sq. ft. of offices and warehouse. Current Annual rent is GBP 29,985 inclusive of rates.
 
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BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
Residential and Commercial Removal Company
Ref. GI151
Location : South East London/Kent
Asking Price : GBP1,000,000
Purchased by the vendors in 1970, this business is one of the largest family run house moving companies in the South East. With a network of 100+ estate agents who recommend their services to clients. The business offers house removals, relocation and storage services to both homeowners and businesses. Their services include house removals in the UK and worldwide removal with expert advice on packing, shipping and storage.
The business is highly profitable and has established itself as a leading company in this sector. The business has an excellent reputation and is well known for providing first class customer service to its clients. The business enjoys very high levels of referrals and repeat business, and has received many outstanding reviews and testimonals from past clients. The client base is built up of 85% residential customers and 15% commercial clients.
The vendor works within the business on a day to day basis and has a great team of employees which include 1 manager, 1 transport foreman, 1 secretary, 2 sales representatives and 16 operatives. The staff are fully conversant with the business techniques and are highly experienced, they are a real asset of the business.
The business is accredited and is a member of the British Association of Removers (BAR), FEDEMAC as well as the Road Haulage Association.
The business offers the following services:
House Movers
Domestic Moves
Storage Facilities
International Relocations
Antiques Removals
Large Items Removals
Part Loads
Packing Materials
After Move Cleaning Services
The premises are leased and consist of a large yard for lorries plus c2,000 sq. ft. of offices and warehouse. Current Annual rent is GBP 29,985 inclusive of rates.
The business hours are:
Monday Saturday: 08:00 19:00