Business for sale

Business description

The Business Partnership is pleased to offer this specialist timber haulage company for sale.

Operating in a niche market, this highly regarded company transports timbers from forests to sawmills with each vehicle completing 2-4 trips per day on average. Customers and drivers are based nationwide allowing this business to be relocated anywhere in the UK. Currently, they rent a site in the West Midlands allowing storage of 4 O licenses. Rent is £7,800 p.a with rates £2,000 p.a.

The business operates a fleet of well-maintained vehicles currently valued at £434k. They are modern and to the latest specifications.

The current owner is a CPC holder and undertakes all administration as well as driving one of the vehicles. He is assisted by 1 employed and 2 self-employed drivers all of whom have training on crane and tree operations as well as their HGV licences. These staff are supplemented by sub-contracted hauliers as and when required.

In summary:
- Nationwide client base
- Niche market
- Established over 10 years
- Excellent reputation
- Strong demand
- Potential to expand
- Modern crane fleet
- Owner available to stay if required
- re-locatable

Turnover £491k
Gross Profit £337k
Net asset value £434k

Tis business would ideally suit an operator within the timber sector or a general haulier looking for a more protected niche market with higher margins. Please ask for full sales particulars and details of fleet.