Business Summary

The business was founded in 1988 and specializes in graded floor shower rooms for the disabled and elderly, working in association with Essex Councils and Charitable Housing Associations. The work is funded through Local Authority grants.

The work includes:
ï‚· Installation of wet rooms - graded floor shower areas
ï‚· Provide and fit ceramic tiling
ï‚· Fitting of non-slip flooring
ï‚· Installation of specialist toilets eg: clos-o-mat toilets
ï‚· Door widening, installation of door-frames, fitting of doors and general carpentry
ï‚· External ramps for wheelchair access
ï‚· Installation of hand rails
The complete process commences with a specification of work, through to quoting, completing of tender, actual building works, through to invoicing and sign off with Councils/ Associations.

Staff
One F/T director, one P/T director, three F/T skilled workers and two sub contractors

Relationships established with Charitable Housing Associations

 Papworth Trust – located in Southend, Bishops Stortford and Brentwood: work is sourced from the
Trusts on behalf of Chelmsford Council, Uttlesford Council, Tendring Council, Brentwood Council and
Castlepoint.
 Swan Care and Repair – work sourced on behalf of Chelmsford City Council and Colchester Council.
 Chelmer Housing Partnership – part grant funded through Chelmsford City Council.

Revenue
Last years accounts (31/07/2012)support a turnover of £210,420 with a Net Profit of over £50,000 P/A

Relationships established with Council

ï‚· Braintree Council (a direct working relationship)
ï‚· Maldon Council (a direct working relationship)

Working relationships with some of the above Charitable Housing Associations and Councils go back 20 years.

Key Suppliers

AKW Medicare – suppliers of disabled shower room products
 Plumb Center – suppliers of sanitary ware, showers etc
 Nicholls & Clarke – suppliers of disabled equipment eg: shower seats etc
 Garrods – suppliers of non-slip flooring
 Howdens – suppliers of doors
 Nordic Timber – supplier of timber for door frames etc
 Chandler Building Supplies – general building suppliers

Storage Facilities
Currently renting a racked lock-up unit of approximately 30m², with room outside for a skip. The unit is based near Silver End in Essex.

Vehicles
1 x Citreon Belingo van
ï‚· 1 x Ford Transit Connect
ï‚· 1 x Toyota Hilux pick-up

Building Equipment
Power tools etc – inventory of available items upon request/ for further discussion with potentially interested parties.

Potential
The business does not currently have a website. We feel that the business is losing out on significant revenue because of this.

Asking Price
£99,000 to include goodwill and assets.

Property Details