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Builders’ merchant
The company is a trusted supplier of construction products, serving as a one-top solution for professional contractors and private individuals. The product portfolio includes paint, electrical components, building materials, Calor Gas, plumbing products, and a wide selection of tools. The business has maintained long-standing relationships with leading industry suppliers, allowing it to retail top-tier brands such as Crown, DeWalt, Stanley, Leyland and Dulux. The company has built a robust foundation and now presents a unique opportunity to acquire a well-established business with strong supplier connections, broad customer base and significant growth potential. Our clients are now offering the company for sale to facilitate unrelated business endeavours. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Member of the National Merchant Buying Society. - Supplies products to tradespeople, also experiencing a steady stream of custom from private individuals. - Approximately 90% of customers return to the shop for subsequent purchases. - Personnel boast in-depth product knowledge, facilitating the provision of tailored project advice for each customer; this has played a major role in customer retention, with some relationships spanning over a decade. - Operates from ideally located leasehold premises, facilitating easy access for customers and deliveries. Financial Highlights - Generated a YE23 turnover in excess of £2m, with an adjusted EBITDA of £222k. - 20% increase in turnover between YE21 and YE23. - Year-on-year increase in shareholder funds; 20% growth from YE21 to YE23. - Customer accounts attribute to circa 30% of its turnover. - Benefits from a diverse customer network, with no individual account generating more than 5% of the overall turnover.
Building and civil engineering company
The business is a third-generation building and civil engineering contractor providing turnkey services, including reactive and remedial repair works, planned maintenance schemes, and construction project management. The company’s vast experience and established reputation have made it an integral contractor for projects such as residential new builds, public and utilities infrastructure, and industrial construction. Accredited with UKAS Certification to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001. Benefits from multiple contracted revenue streams for several industrial sites, contributing circa 60% of the business’s overall turnover. Has ensured the longevity of its relationships with clients, the longest of which has lasted 30 years. Has been awarded the £2.4m contract to deliver a new three-storey unique heritage attraction in Merseyside. A senior management team is in place that can run the business on a day-to-day basis. A vacant infill plot is included in the sale; the plot could be valued at circa £400k should planning permission for a dwelling be approved. YE25 turnover of circa £3.5m, with an adjusted EBITDA of circa £890k. Consistently rising operating profit margin expected to reach 18% in YE25, substantially above the 7% industry average. Our clients are now offering the company for sale to facilitate retirement plans. Offers invited.
Building contractor and industrial maintenance provider
The company offers a range of general building works for residential and commercial properties and industrial sites, including extensions, renovations, maintenance services, and builder and joinery support services. The business provides a main contractor service for all projects, offering a comprehensive range of services to suit clients’ requirements. With an established reputation built over a century, this fourth-generation company has a robust client base and excellent framework of employees, subcontractors, plant, and machinery, along with a range of accreditations and memberships that ensure high standards and continual work. The shareholders are offering the company for sale to facilitate their retirement plans. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Extensive asset register of key equipment, machinery, and vehicles, collectively valued at £150,000. - Gains regular positive feedback and averages a five-star rating on Google. - Currently works with 10–15 active clients, including homeowners and commercial clients. - 60% of clients provide repeat business. - Circa 60% of annual turnover is through a contracted framework agreement. - Operates from freehold premises, which are included in the sale. Financial Highlights - YE25 draft turnover of circa £1.4 million, with an adjusted EBITDA of £116,000. - Industrial framework agreement in place, providing an annual turnover of £650,000. - Has ongoing projects and work in the pipeline, valued at approximately £195,000.
BUILDING CONTRACTOR SPECIALISING IN HIGH-END PROPERTIES
The business is a well-established building contractor that particularly focuses on undertaking projects for high-end residential properties. Services provided include design and architectural solutions, extensions, refurbishment, and carpentry and joinery, as well as groundworks and drainage systems. Operating on a regional B2C basis, the business primarily offers it services to individuals across Surrey and West Sussex. The business is well positioned to facilitate additional growth due to its excellent local reputation, multiple accreditations, and strong second-tier management team. The company is now being offered for sale to facilitate our client’s retirement plans. Our client is open to all types of structured offers, subject to negotiation. Offers invited. YE24 management figures indicate a turnover of in excess of £5.1m, with an adjusted EBITDA of £1m. Increase in turnover of 33% from YE23 to YE24. Shareholder funds in excess of £2.7m in YE24. Pipeline in place worth £2.8m for projects due to be completed before the end of 2025. Specialist in period and listed buildings. Established for over 60 years. Varied portfolio of projects carried out for high-profile clients. Established succession plans in place for operational consistency post-sale. Has received accreditations from NHBC and the Federation of Master Builders. Operates from ideally located leasehold premises.
BUILDING FACADE AND INTERIOR REFURBISHMENT SPECIALIST
BASED IN SOUTH EAST ENGLAND A variety of building restoration and refurbishment services are offered by the business, including concrete polishing and repair, rope access services, cladding cleaning, and dilapidations solutions. Operating on a B2B and B2C basis across the UK, the company provides its services to individuals and organisations across many sectors, including construction, healthcare, warehousing, property management, and facilities. The business presents an excellent acquisition opportunity due to its comprehensive suite of offerings, qualified workforce, and strong industry reputation. The company is now being offered for sale to facilitate our clients’ retirement plans. Offers invited. YE25 turnover of £1.4m, with an EBITDA of circa £241k. Increase in turnover of 56% from YE24 to YE25. Extensive portfolio of works carried out for high-profile organisations. Several client relationships span more than a decade. Established for over 35 years. Immediately scalable beyond current operations, which have been controlled for ease of management. Operates from two ideally located leasehold premises. Actively testing and developing new equipment to expand its existing offering and further grow the business.
Building maintenance and passive fire protection
The group has developed a strong portfolio of services, including planned and reactive maintenance, and specialist fire protection services. Included in its wide array of services is internal and external refurbishment, office fit-outs, house extensions, and fire door installations. Our client is now offering the business for sale to pursue other business interests. Offers invited. Generated a turnover of £1.8m in YE24. Achieved a turnover of £1.6m in first eleven months of YE25, with an EBITDA of £91k. Maintains long-term relationships with large notable clients. Primarily working on tendered contracts for large multi-occupant residential buildings and commercial premises, as well as private client projects. Vast potential to expand its passive fire protection services and enter into the supply market by introducing a range of general building and fire protection products. Engaged in two large ongoing projects, with an additional £20k worth of smaller projects secured. Second-tier management team has the required knowledge and skills to take over the director’s responsibilities. Established long-standing relationships with trusted subcontractors. Operates remotely, with an effective work-from-home model in place.
Bulk Road Haulier of Supplies to the Construction Industry
Road contract haulier specialising in the movement of bulk aggregate road planing & construction supplies across the south of England. Operating from client depots the company delivers materials day & night 365 days a year.
Business utility savings and energy procurement specialist
The company specialises in the reduction of essential overhead costs across a range of business expenditure areas. Energy procurement and management became the primary focus of the business; however, it also offers assistance with other services, such as telecommunications, insurance, water, B2B supplies, and rateable values. Our client is now offering the company for sale to facilitate further development under the impetus of new ownership. Offers invited. Generated a turnover of £1.1m in YE25, with an adjusted EBITDA of £371k. Has multiple anticipated outstanding commissions, worth a total of £568k. Achieved consistent year-over-year growth, resulting in an impressive 166% increase in turnover between YE22 and YE25. Generates additional income via strategic partner commissions, achieving £28k in YE25 and anticipating £40k in YE26. Works with over 350 commercial and public sector clients across the UK, with over 90% providing reliable repeat business. Generates 80% of sales from its active client network. Formed strategic partnerships with reputable organisations and introducers. Benefits from preferential rates unattainable by individual businesses. Developed a bespoke CRM system, which not only hosts all client, site, supply, and contract information but also allows clients and introducers access to their information. Operates from leasehold premises.
Care apprenticeship provider
The business is a specialist apprenticeship training provider operating within the care sector. The company’s coaches can provide Level 2 to Level 5 apprenticeship training and BTEC diplomas for a variety of care specialisms. Directly works with the Department for Education to provide levy and non-levy apprenticeships. Due to the quality of the apprenticeships on offer, all of the business’s clients provide repeat business. Accredited by Pearson, allowing it to provide a wide range of BTEC diplomas. Achieved an Ofsted grade of ‘good’. Boasts strong performance metrics, including a 78.41% distinction rate and 98.88% overall pass rate, resulting in the business being a go-to apprenticeship provider. Operates from leasehold premises that can be transferred to an acquirer if required. YE24 turnover of circa £528k, with an adjusted EBITDA of circa £145k. Consistent turnover growth over the last three years. Our clients are offering the business for sale to facilitate retirement plans. Offers invited.
Care staff recruitment agency
The company provides recruitment services and staffing solutions for the care industry. The business has a large portfolio of highly trained care staff, which enables it to supply carers to a wide variety of institutions. Currently offers its services to 135 clients, almost all of which provide repeat business. Relationships with the top three clients have lasted over 15 years. Circa 75% of revenue is generated through reliable public sector contracts. Most of the care team have been with the business for over 10 years. Experienced and knowledgeable senior care and admin team in place, led by a dedicated second-tier management team. Operates from two leasehold properties. YE24 turnover of £1.9m, with an adjusted EBITDA of £92k. Average gross profit of £715,521 between YE23 and YE25. Our clients are offering the business for sale to facilitate retirement plans. Offers in the region of £1.2m.
Care-leaver accommodation and support provider
The company provides semi-independent accommodation and support services to young people transitioning from children’s social care. The homes offer a safe and secure environment for residents, with qualified, live-in key workers providing 24/7 support. The business is adept at working with high-risk young people who have experienced trauma, as well as those with other mental and physical conditions. The team ensures that residents take advantage of education and employment opportunities, learn valuable real-world skills, and prioritise their health, ultimately preparing them for adulthood. Our client is offering the company for sale to facilitate retirement plans. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Held in high regard by a local authority, which ensures a consistent stream of accommodation and support requests. - Partnerships in place with other social care providers, mental and physical health services, emergency services, leisure activity providers, and education settings. - Team comprises experienced managers and support workers, all of whom possess various qualifications to underpin exceptional service standards. - Full registration facilitates the company’s expansion into other local authority remits in the UK. - Properties are retained on a leasehold basis; options to renew leases or purchase are in place. Financial Highlights - Generated a nine-month YE25 management turnover of £808k, with an adjusted EBITDA of £122k. - YE24 turnover of circa £630k and adjusted EBITDA of £121k. - Year-on-year increase in turnover; sustained demand for the company’s services owing to a continual stream of care leavers requiring transitional accommodation in the region.
Certified provider of expert paint finishing services
Established for over 20 years, the company has developed a reputation within the paint finishing market for providing consistently high standard of work, complemented by strong customer service. The business’s extensive service offering includes powder coating, shot blasting, metallisation, masking and phosphating. The company also recently introduced pre-treatment services to its offering. The shareholders are offering the business for sale to facilitate a change in lifestyle. Offers invited. Key Highlights - State-of-the-art machinery allows for products of up to eight metres and large batch runs to be sprayed with ease. - Management team willing to retain their positions post-sale. Client sectors include aerospace, defence and medical. - Operates from four leasehold units with a total size of 10,600 sq ft. Financial Highlights - YE23 turnover of circa £875,000. - Achieved an adjusted EBITDA of £272,000 in the same year. - YE24 11-month management figures indicate a turnover in excess of £1.1m.
Chartered Building Consultancy
Overview Offered for sale is a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing consultancy, providing chartered building services to clients nationally and across the globe. The company offers advice, design, and supervision on large-scale prestigious projects. Operating for circa 10 years, the business has a multitude of framework agreements in place with various prestigious clients, alongside a steady pipeline of new projects over the next two years, presenting an ideal platform from which a new acquirer can further develop the business. Our clients are now offering the company for sale to facilitate growth under new ownership. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Services include mechanical, electrical and plumbing design, 2D and 3D coordination, acoustics consultancy, electrical installation and maintenance, integrated environmental solutions, energy strategy reports, and performance assessments. - Works with clients in a multitude of sectors, such as hospitality and leisure, residential, commercial, education, and retail. - Has developed a rich portfolio of projects across the UK, Ireland, Spain, and the Netherlands. - Has over 30 active clients, 90% of which provide reliable streams of repeat revenue. - Highly knowledgeable team of consulting engineers in place, led by an operations director who has the experience and expertise to absorb the roles of the shareholding executive director. - Operates from two leasehold offices and has strong connections with a sister office in Serbia. Financial Highlights - YE24 turnover of £1.9m, with an adjusted EBIT of £530k. - Current and future projects expected to generate in excess of £2m. - Due to start three new projects, with a combined value of over £1m. - Top 10 clients provide recurring revenue of circa £1.8m. - Forecast 98% growth over the next four years.
Civil and structural engineering consultancy
Our client is a UK based Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy Business. The aim of the business is to provide practical and effective design solutions to meet customer requirements. The company undertake a wide variety of projects, ranging from full project management and design to surveys and elemental design for individual clients. The company has completed projects across a diverse range of sectors including Commercial & Industrial, Healthcare, Conservation & Refurbishment, Residential Development, Tourism & Leisure, Community Groups, and Maritime & Ports. The global Engineering Consultancy market is estimated to be worth over $8.6tn with expected CAGR of 5.9% over the next five years. Growing demand for infrastructure projects, provision of housing and other amenities is driving market growth. The business has developed from 5 employees in 2002 to now employing 22 engineers and technicians. The tight team have successfully built a reputation for leading on significant projects and are all expected to remain with the business post-sale. The company has achieved impressive revenue growth over the last four years, rising from £904k in 2020 to £1.2m in 2022, and is forecast to reach £1.72m by the end of FY25. These improvements in turnover have fed through into significant increases in profits thanks to margins being maintained throughout the period. Of the companies top 15 customers in 2022, four have relationships spanning more than 10 years. Offers are being invited for 100% of share capital.
Civil Engineering and Drainage Company
The business is a specialist civil engineering and drainage company known for taking on complex, high-risk projects, including deep excavations up to 13 metres and hand-dug shafts to repair collapsed sewers. The company is recognised for its expertise, high standards, and commitment to delivering start-to-finish solutions with a strong work ethic and positive attitude. Our clients are offering the business for sale to facilitate retirement plans. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Provides its services to four large sewage and civil engineering companies. - Receives repeat work from all clients. - The business is a part of the lucrative AMP8 framework for the next five years. - Receives support from a skilled and dedicated subcontracted team with the qualifications to take on any project. - Operates from freehold premises. civil Financial Highlights - YE24 turnover of £819k with an adjusted EBITDA of £372k. - Turnover has increased by 134% between YE23 and YE24.
Civil Engineering and Geotechnical Services Provider
The group is a specialist provider of civil engineering and geotechnical services, primarily undertaking structural improvement and repair work within the railway sector. The company benefits from a well-respected, NSAR-accredited in-house rail training arm. The group has been established for nearly four decades, with a well-developed infrastructure, strong client and supplier relationships, and a suite of accreditations. Our clients are now offering the company for sale to facilitate their retirement plans. Key Highlights - Network Rail Principal Contractor’s licence provides access to the difficult-to-enter rail sector and provides competitive advantage over competitors of a similar size. - Loyal and growing repeat client base that includes a range of blue-chip organisations and large Tier 1 contractors. - Strong senior management team that can operate independently and flexible, multi-skilled PAYE workforce in place. - Recent diversification into other sectors, such as utilities and aviation, different regions, and engineering product development will provide ongoing growth opportunities. - Operates from shareholder-owned premises that are ideally positioned centrally in the UK, enabling easy access to the national client base. Freehold/leasehold options available. Financial Highlights - Turnover of £4.7m in YE24, with an adjusted EBITDA of £562k. - Forecast turnover of £5m for YE25, with an adjusted EBITDA of £450k.
CIVIL ENGINEERING COMPANY CATERING TO THE RAIL INDUSTRY
The company provides a range of specialised civil engineering services to the rail industry, including track surveys, asset and track monitoring, laser scanning services and topographical surveys. All work is completed to the highest of standards, and in a safe, timely and environmentally responsible manner, facilitating long-standing client relationships. Benefitting from comprehensive expertise in both civil and rail engineering, the company demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and innovative solutions. This has allowed the business to form an excellent reputation in the sector, which has led to long-standing relationships with blue-chip clients. The managing director is offering the business for sale to facilitate its expansion. Offers invited. Key Highlights • Generates approximately 85% of its revenue from the rail industry, also working with civil engineering and renewables sectors. • Currently has 33 active clients, all of whom provide regular repeat business, with contracts generating circa 65% of income. • Experienced management team, led by a managing director has indicated that they would be willing to remain with the business and work with a new owner post-sale. • Operates from leasehold premises. • Ongoing economic and industry trends, including a growing movement towards urbanisation; the modernisation and electrification of rail networks; and a growing demand to decrease energy consumption, are predicted to drive demand for civil engineering services Financial Highlights: • YE23 turnover of £416k. • Expects to complete work to the value of £500k in 2024, with potential to gain additional tenders valued at over £80k. • Further work is expected from a major client which has a budget of £4.6bn for work to be carried out in Scotland between 2024 and 2029, and £43bn for England and Wales in the same period
Coach transport services
Operating a fleet of 10 modern vehicles, the company provides a range of coach services, including school transport, private hire transport and emergency cover for national operators and the rail sector. The company provides its services to clients across the education and travel / tourism sectors, benefitting from high volumes of repeat business, with some relationships spanning six years. The shareholder is offering the business for sale as they wish to concentrate on other unrelated business operations. Offers invited. Key Highlights Operates a fleet of 10 modern vehicles capable of seating up to 70 passengers. Coaches transport passengers up to 400 miles per day, providing access to London and other popular tourist destinations. Approximately £50k per annum is generated from contracts, with other clients providing predictable year-on-year business. Receives bookings from clients planning trips in the region from overseas. Experienced second-tier management team in place. Operates from leasehold premises. Financial Highlights Turnover of £1.3m, with an EBITDA of £496k.
Cohesive facilities management and maintenance provider 157476
Based in the West Midlands The company offers a wide range of technical and building services, including mobile technical maintenance, planned preventative maintenance, small refurbishments, and large-scale installations. As part of its services, the business provides 24/7 support and utilises advanced software for real-time tracking and compliance management. The company holds multiple industry accreditations, including ISO 9001, Gas Safe, Avetta, NICEIC, and BM Trada. Our clients are now offering the business for sale to facilitate further growth under the impetus of new ownership and to realise the assured value of the company. Offers invited. Generated a turnover of £6.9m in YE24, with an adjusted EBITDA of £406k. Turnover has grown consistently year-on-year, with an remarkable increase of 124% between YE21 and YE24. Secured a robust pipeline of approximately £850k in live orders and quotes between £2m and £3m in new work each month. Established partnerships across various sectors, including facilities management, manufacturing, real estate, insurance, and government bodies. Has built solid relationships with 30 long-term clients, with approximately 75% providing consistent repeat business. Revenue is predominantly generated via preferred supplier agreements. Recently partnered with a leading facilities management provider, resulting in a HMRC contract worth £13k. Part of four healthcare frameworks, securing £150k worth of work. Assembled a skilled and versatile second-tier management team, some of which are capable of taking on additional responsibilities.
Commercial and industrial electrical contractor
The company undertakes a broad array of electrical solutions, with its scalability enabling the business to effectively realise clients’ specifications within single properties and across multi-premises portfolios. The company’s services comprise electrical contracting; electrical installations and automation, including in hazardous and ATEX areas; energy-efficient installations; design, manufacture, programming, inspection and testing of control systems. The business has maintained a loyal client network within the metallurgical, oil and gas, chemical and manufacturing industries. Our clients are now offering the company for sale to facilitate retirement plans. Offers invited. Key Highlights - Accredited by CHAS Elite and NAPIT; approved to operate on COMAH sites. - All active clients generate repeat business through ongoing maintenance needs and continuous development initiatives. - Whilst 90% of services are provided within the company’s locality, the business works at clients’ sites throughout the UK; vast scope for geographic expansion utilising existing relationships. - Ideally placed to diversify its offering to capitalise on opportunities within the renewable energy market. - Operates from leasehold premises. Financial Highlights - Generated a YE23 turnover of £616k, with an adjusted EBITDA of £262k. - YE24 management figures indicate a turnover of £745k, with the adjusted EBITDA increasing to £323k. - Average adjusted EBITDA margin of 40% since YE21. - Operates with a steady pipeline. One client is undertaking a large investment programme, which is envisaged to generate additional sales for the company.