May 2025 Business Index

54

Hardware, Household & DIY

Leasehold

Asking Price £34,950

590647

HARDWARE AND HOUSEHOLD BUSINESS in Leeds for Sale. A fantastic opportunity to acquire this busy hardware household business which has been operated by our client since 2016. The business sits in one of Leeds busiest shopping parades in the heart of this bustling and densely populated district, thousands of people passing this highly visible site daily. Weekly turnover £4,000 to £5,000. The premises are held on a secure lease with sensible rent for such a prominent trading position and comprises of a ground floor lock up sales shop packed with a variety of departmental stock, storeroom and WC to the rear. Large cellar covering the majority of the ground floor footprint used for additional storage. Externally substantial forecourt providing additional stock display area. Sensibly priced for quick sale - early inspection highly recommended! EPC Band G. HARDWARE STORE in Tadcaster for Sale. Continuously serving this historic town and surrounding villages without interruption since 1851. An institution, providing a vital service to the community. Everything under one roof, supplying everyone from the weekend DIY enthusiast to the professional tradesman. Located in the very heart of this bustling market town which lies between Leeds and York and surrounded by affluent village communities which support a town centre of thriving, independently owned shops and businesses. Annual turnover £167,546. The store is filled to the rafters with decorating, electrical, plumbing and garden supplies and boasts over 25,000 product lines. The current owner worked here as a young apprentice, and then bought and took over the business in 2002, continuing its success to the current day. The premises comprise huge ground floor sales shop with several departments including hardware and DIY, electrical, tools, giftware, stationery, timber, cookware, paint and gardening products. Good, well stocked counter. To the rear is a staff break out area and staff WC. First floor offers a series of five storage rooms and large office. Second floor offers two further store rooms. Stock £70,000. EPC Band C. Asking Price £79,950 590912 CONTRACT HAULAGE COMPANY in West Yorkshire for Sale. Based logistically close to the north’s motorway links, this long established, West Yorkshire based haulage company has a licence to operate 40 vehicles and enjoys a loyal client base, some of which have been using the services of the company for over 20 years. Long standing relationships with many freight forwarders. Member of the Pallet Network. The company currently operates 25x 44 tonne trucks and 2x 18 tonne rigid vehicles and the fleet is expanding each month to service the demand. They have their own maintenance garage within which they repair their own fleet, as well as offering repair services to other hauliers, although this has not been a major facet of the business but does represent huge potential with a little more emphasis and effort as the demand in the area is high. The repair facility is operated from leased premises and may or may not be included in the sale, depending on the buyers needs. This is a tremendous opportunity to take the reins of a highly profitable transport company with longstanding key clients and a team of 20 reliable drivers and an in-house skilled HGV mechanic. The vehicles and plant, to a market value of approximately £500,000 is in addition to the asking price. Established over 23 years and projecting sales turnover in excess of £3m for the year to 30th September 2025. DRIVER TRAINING, TRANSPORT / HAULAGE, STORAGE WAREHOUSING in the North West for Sale. An outstanding, highly regarded and approved group of transport related businesses offering complete LGV / HGV driver practical and classroom training, transport logistics and haulage with their own fleet of trucks and secure storage warehousing facilities. Based out of a 10,000 square foot facility in the North West, with excellent links to the motorway systems. The building incorporates full HGV access to the ground floor warehousing facility, plus offices, staff canteen and a classroom accommodating up to 25 students at a time. The premises are available at fair market rent value or the business can be relocated. The premises benefit from the recent installation of roof mounted solar panels for colossal energy cost savings. The warehousing facility is fully compliant and BRC Approved and Certified. THE BUSINESS - This is a family run business which has been operating successfully for almost 15 years and boasts annual turnover of almost £2.5m with a gross profit in excess of £700,000. Turnover is rising exponentially, year on year and the highly profitable rental income generated from simple pallet storage is rapidly increasing with demand. Road haulage receipts account for approximately £1.8m per annum, with driver training classes and warehousing accounting for much of the rest of the groups income. The driver training centre has earned tremendous recognition for the comprehensive range of approved courses it provides, both classroom and behind the wheel. DVSA, CILT and SQA approved training facility. A full complement of fleet vehicles, plant and equipment is in addition to the business asking price, an inventory for which will be provided to interested parties. This is a multi-faceted business which still has huge potential for growth in all areas. STAFF - A full team of highly skilled staff on the books, including a full-time transport manager, fleet manager and administration manager, two full-time logistics planners, 18 full-time Class 1 drivers and a full compliment of staff dedicated to the training side of the business. EPC Band D. HAULAGE CONTRACTOR in Yorkshire for Sale. Ernest Wilson are delighted to bring to market this long established Haulage Contractor. Our client started the business over 25 years ago and is now seeking a well-earned retirement. The business serves a large number of regular clients and enjoys a fantastic reputation within the industry, operating with a modern fleet and trading with an O Licence for upto 20 vehicles and trailers. The business trades from a well-positioned leasehold yard and office premises fronting a commanding main road within Yorkshire, well-placed to serve a number of long standing local clients. Annual Turnover £1.26m. The business has consistently generated substantial turnover and profitability, showing adjusted net profits averaging in excess of £145,000 per annum for the last three years. THE PREMISES - The premises are held on lease with reasonable rent and comprise an enclosed yard with space for 20+ vehicles and trailer units and a Container storage unit. The office premises provide reception, office, store room and WC. ROLLING STOCK - With a value in excess of £500,000, including 12 vehicles, 13 trailers and 3 Moffet truck mounted forklifts. Staff: 12 drivers plus two office staff. Holding over expired lease terms. Rent for office and yard £2,200 per calendar month. Business, Offers Around £1 Million plus Plant and Equipment 590681 Business, Offers Around £875,000 590787 Asking Price £1,500,000 590743

Leasehold

Haulage

Mobile / Relocateable

Leasehold

Leasehold