Property Descriptions

Regional Commercial Cleaning Company with Specialised Finishing Exceptional reputation among well-known housebuilders Location: Buckinghamshire Asking Price: £600,000 + net assets Business highlights include: Turnover: circa £1,000,000 (2025 Y/E forecast) EBIT: circa £250,000 (Before drawings) Established since 2022 Sustainable profit margins Motivated, trusted staff ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 Excellent client relationships Regular contract & specialised contracts Handover and training Goodwill Business Profile: This very successful commercial cleaning company has enjoyed rapid & sustained growth since inception, and has quickly developed into a trusted and respected partner for clients and this growth trend is expected to continue, as the company’s reputation goes from strength to strength. high-growth construction support services company specialising in cleaning, sealant solutions, and air tightness testing for major UK residential developers. Based in the South East, the company is currently active on 20 live sites and is positioned for significant expansion, with contracts in the pipeline covering an additional 1,000 units in the coming year. The business specialises in delivering high-quality commercial cleaning and specialised finishing services to private properties, offices, and newbuild homes, and is relied upon by leading UK house builders to also provide expert cleaning services for onsite welfare facilities, show homes, sales offices etc. ensuring superbly clean environments that meet the highest levels of requirement. As well as cleaning, the business provides a specialised finishing service to enhance the durability and finish of newly built homes with precise internal and external sealant applications. With over a decade of industry experience, the business has earned a deserved reputation for professionalism, reliability, and exceptional results, serving clients across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Northamptonshire, London and the South East, and has all the necessary knowledge, training, people and equipment to provide continuity of trading to its clients. The business is well structured with an excellent trading history and repeat client base with regular & continuous invitations to tender received on a daily/ weekly basis from within the construction/new build sector. The owner has been running the company from a home office and as an ever growing business believes that there is huge growth potential for a more motivated owner. The business is profitable with no bad debts and offers a highly competitive service though at no sacrifice for margin and the business will often accept a new client that had previously contracted another company but had not found the same consideration for service and reliability. The company is fully conversant with all current legislation and guidelines relating to health, safety and quality. The company has excellent internal procedures and policies that are backed up by the company’s impressive range of accreditations and registrations that ensure a high quality of service and treatment, both for customers and employees. Projects are recurring and based on trusted, long-term developer relationships. Maintenance contracts include regular cleaning of welfare cabins, sales offices, and show homes. Equipment: All necessary equipment is in place that is required to run a successful operation. A full inventory of the equipment is available to all genuinely interested parties. Customer Service: This business provides quality services at highly competitive rates and clients receive a professional and efficient service with clear, timely communication, a listening approach and site visits as a priority. Accreditations & Certifications • ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 - Valid until 2028 • Constructionline Gold Member • CQMS Certified • SMAS Worksafe Accreditation • Air Tightness Testing Certification • ATTMA Member - Air Tightness Testing & Measurement Association Key Strengths: The company has been developed so it can cater for a diverse range of clients. The infrastructure is in place including staff, systems, facilities, knowledge, experience and associations. Because of this the company is able to offer a consistent high level of service and has built up an impressive reputation on the back of this. This is evident in the impressive financial figures it has posted and continues to post. The many strengths of this business include: • Maintainable margins • Regular customer base with long term relationships • The business name and its reputation • Loyal, long term employees • Core Services: Cleaning, mastic sealant application, air tightness testing • Ongoing site maintenance • Team Size: 8 full-time PAYE employees, 8 self-employed contractors • High growth trend and future opportunities in the sectors it serves Attention to detail and a friendly yet professional approach by all personnel is one of the main factors for the success of the business, as is speed of response and the ability to provide suitable solutions for a variety of different scenarios as and when they arise. The comprehensive service that it provides ensures the business maintains and continues to grow its already impressive customer base and to remain among the best available in the region’s commercial cleaning sector. Growth and Expansion: The business currently operates on a regional scale and there is huge scope for expansion with many opportunities to take up tenders than the current owners care to. With a more proactive sales and marketing function and website a new owner could significantly increase revenues and turnover within the business, both with existing and new clients. Opportunities currently determined include: • 1,000+ pending property contracts • Geographic expansion across the South East and beyond • Strengthening digital marketing and lead generation • Service diversification or vertical integration opportunities • Expansion of air tightness testing and maintenance contracts Advertising and Marketing: The business enjoys high levels of repeat business, word of mouth recommendations and referrals but could benefit from a full-time strategic medium/long term sales and marketing campaign. The business has an attractive & comprehensive website, detailing the scope of services available to clients alongside examples of projects undertaken successfully. Employees: The vendors have put in place a highly experienced and reliable team including: - 8 Full-Time PAYE employees - 8 Self-Employed Contractors Business Hours: Offices 8-5 Monday to Friday Operatives as required Premises: There are no premises included with this business as it is fully relocatable and managed from a home based office. 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. From the 2024 year-end accounts: Turnover: circa £525,000 Gross profit: circa £90,000 EBITDA: circa £118,000 (Before drawings) Net assets: circa £122,000 2025 Forecast Turnover: circa £1,000,000 EBITDA: circa £250,000 Net assets: circa £132,000 Asking Price: The Asking Price of £600,000 plus net assets is for 100% of the issued capital of the company, assuming Net Assets of circa £132,000 on completion (calculated on a zero cash-zero debt basis). The final selling price will have a £1 for £1 adjustment for any rise or fall in this benchmark Net Asset figure at completion. Reason for Sale: The vendor wishes to follow new areas of interest. Support and Training: The vendor is happy to provide a comprehensive handover to ensure a smooth seamless takeover and is prepared to stay on for further period as a consultant if so required by a new owner.