Sold. Timber Merchants & Building Supplies Over 60 Years Trading History

Timber Merchants & Building Supplies Over 60 Years Trading History
Ref.EL014
Location Carshalton, Surrey
Asking Price £ 295,000


Established in 1948, this independent timber and builders merchants supplies local builders, councils, schools and private customers. The business supplies an enormous selection of items, and has gained an excellent reputation for obtaining scarce and unusual supplies from specialist suppliers and manufacturers.

This one stop shop provides an extensive range of timber and building supplies, paints and decorating materials plus a wide range of tools.

Operating from the South London, Surrey borders the business has many long-term loyal customers and long standing accounts with building and contractor firms, plus numerous corporate accounts. Currently the revenue stream is split approximately 75% trade/corporate accounts and 25% retail.

The location is within easy access of London, attracting lots of local customers plus many from across the South East. A reliable and efficient, often same day, delivery service is also available for customers convenience, using the businesses own vehicles and staff.

This opportunity represents an independent, established, well run business with plenty of scope for further growth for the new owner.

Expansion Potential
The business holds an operators license for 3 HGV’s, and only 1 of these licenses is currently being used. New products could be included to the already wide range of items on offer, plus by installing a full dust extraction system the timber cutting services could be greatly expanded. Developing a corporate website with full e-commerce facilities could greatly increase trade from the retail side of the operation.