Specialist Garden Maintenance & Landscaping Business with Loyal Client Base
£150,000
£198,723
£54,634
Overview
Relocatable
1994
- Excellent Reputation
- Very Loyal Customer Base
- Huge Growth Potential
- Well Equipped Business
This garden services and landscape design business has been trading successfully since 1994, delivering both regular maintenance and bespoke garden projects to a loyal and discerning client base across the affluent Surrey area. The company has grown organically over 3 decades and is predominantly focused on high-end domestic customers.
The business provides a comprehensive range of services, including lawn renovation and mowing, border maintenance, tree, plant and shrub pruning, garden renovations, hedge cutting and topiary, as well as chemical treatments for pest and weed control. Supported by a trusted network of specialist subcontractors, the company operates as a true one-stop solution for all garden-related requirements.
Renowned for its personable and friendly approach, the business is highly regarded for its reliability, attention to detail, and excellent value for money. This reputation has resulted in exceptional client retention and strong levels of repeat business within a competitive market. Around 15% of annual revenue is generated through ongoing contractual work with a local estate agent, providing end-of-tenancy garden maintenance and offering a dependable income stream.
The business operates on an owner-operator model, assisted by a small and reliable team of regular subcontractors. The current owner is willing to remain with the business for a period of 3 months to support a smooth and well-managed handover.
Subject to achieving close to the asking price, a substantial range of machinery and tools will be included in the sale, with an estimated value in the region of £10,000–£15,000.
With an established client base, consistent revenues, and a strong local reputation, the business presents an attractive opportunity for a new owner seeking to expand operations, increase profitability, and build upon a solid foundation.
Operating from the owner’s home in the Milford/Godalming area, the business primarily serves domestic clients, with additional commercial work generated through relationships with local estate agents.
It benefits from a loyal base of approximately 40–50 regular clients, all located within a 15-mile radius of Milford. The business operates remotely with no premises open to the public, delivering services via scheduled visits to client properties.
It is well regarded for its comprehensive service offering and consistently high standards of workmanship. Delivery is supported by 2 principal subcontractors who work largely on an exclusive basis and uphold the same quality standards in the owner’s absence, alongside a trusted tree surgeon for all arboricultural works.
The business also benefits from priority status for required specialist services.
There is significant potential to grow the business through enhanced marketing efforts including leaflet drops, local advertising, and proactive client acquisition strategies.
Currently, new clients mainly arrive via recommendation and the website, but increased promotional activity could substantially expand the customer base.
Additionally, the business could be scaled by employing more staff or subcontractors, enabling service to a broader client base on a regular basis.
Geographical expansion beyond the current 15-mile radius around Milford could further boost revenue opportunities.
Features
Key Information
- Services Offered: Gardening & Landscaping
Reputation
- Google: 5
Online Presence
Location
- Home Based
- Limited Competition