The UK’s cleaning industry is thriving. According to the British Cleaning Council, the sector is worth around £12bn a year and employs more than 800,000 people, mostly working in small companies.
Cleaning businesses do brisk business and are increasingly popular choices f more...
Cleaning businesses do brisk business and are increasingly popular choices for buyers looking for a potentially lucrative investment opportunity. Some franchise opportunities exist for people who want to operate as a sole trader – perhaps supplying oven cleaning services, for instance – but there are also bigger domestic, commercial and specialised opportunities. The first thing to consider is whether you are interested in offering residential cleaning services or would prefer to run a commercial operation – and then start to search for cleaning businesses for sale in your preferred geographical area.
You don’t need a licence to run a cleaning company but it’s good practice to organise a disclosure and barring service check (DBS) for your staff and will offer reassurance to clients. Staff will need to receive the minimum wage and you’ll be responsible for employer’s liability insurance and ensuring that health and safety regulations are followed. You don’t need a big budget to start or buy a cleaning business and can keep overheads low by working from home and storing equipment in your garage. You’ll also benefit from being your own boss and setting a flexible working schedule to suit.
If you’re buying a cleaning business, make sure you understand exactly what’s for sale – customer accounts, vehicles, equipment, for example – and how the seller is pricing their services. Do some research in the local market to help gauge demand and satisfaction levels – does the seller have lots of repeat business? Ask for evidence of forward-going contracts with clients and consider requiring the seller to agree to a non-competition clause.
Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Sevenoaks
Bizdaq is delighted to offer the market a highly reputable cleaning business located in Kent. The current owner has had the business since 2009 and selling due to a career change.
Rhyl, Prestatyn & St Asaph
Established in 2005 - this long-standing Contract Cleaning business which the current owners are reluctantly looking to sell due to retirement.
Berkshire
New to the market, is this well established Residential & Commercial Cleaning Business. With a fantastic reputation and loyal customer base.
Chester
New to the market, this well established commercial cleaning business that comes with a fantastic reputation and a loyal customer base, This is a great opportunity for any buyer
Edinburgh and Lothians, Dunbartonshire, and parts of Lanarkshire and Glasgow City
For Sale is a highly profitable IT and Comms room cleaning Franchise business, that is situated in Scotland. The reason for the sale is due to retirement.
Redcar & Cleveland
For sale is a well established and highly recognised cleaning business in Teeside. The vendor has run this business since 1998 and is looking to sell due to retirement.
Huntingdon
A well established, reputable Cleaning, Janitorial and Hygiene Supplies business. An ideal Bolt On to an existing business covering Northants, Beds, Cambs and Bucks.
Harrow
Fantastic opportunity to buy a well established domestic / commercial cleaning business that serves all HA postcodes (Harrow) with opportunity to expand to W and NW London.
Huddersfield, Brighouse & Holmfirth
Fantastic opportunity to buy a well established domestic / commercial cleaning business that serves Huddersfield and surrounding area
Plymouth
This business is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a well known and highly respected residential cleaning business on the first page of Google.
Cirencester, Stroud & Surrounding
I am selling my residential cleaning business due to personal circumstances. The business has a superb reputation locally and I have many loyal and regular clients.
Scarborough, Whitby & Surrounding
Up for sale ever expanding commercial laundry Business. Around 150 clients. Adding up to 300 properties including 4 holiday parks.
Wolverhampton, Willenhall & Bilston
Home appliance valeting business web based, offering a home appliance valeting and repair warranty, customers paying a monthly subscription fee for the cover
Stoke-on-Trent, Leek & Surrounding
Domestic cleaning business, well established and respected. 90% of client base onboard for more than 10 yrs. staff in place ready to run. great oppotunity to expand.
Bournemouth, Poole & Surrounding
Established south coast window cleaning business for sale due to retirement.
Hounslow
Commercial Contract Cleaning Company which includes some carpet, floor and window cleaning. 11 part time operatives. Established in 1986 (Approx). On going contracts.
Washington, Chester le Street, Houghton le Spring
Established and highly regarded Oven Clean franchise with wide territory in the Durham area available. Reduced by 10K for quick sale due to personal reasons. Working on limited hours.
Epping & Harlow
A modern dry cleaning and launderette business combined for sale in Harlow. It has a complete Electrolux lagoon set up. New equipments & fully functioning. Sales due to relocation
Crewe
This is a family run window cleaning business that deals with both domestic and commercial clients and has contracts in place.
Ilkley & Otley
Busy shop on Ikley high street providing dry cleaning and alterations.