The latest companies for sale, including: contract cleaning,
security, gardening, hospitality, motor repairs & more.
Service businesses provide intangible products, such as expertise, labor, or convenience, rather than physical goods. The UK’s service sector is the backbone of the economy, accounting for over 70% of GDP. Acquiring a service business offers the advantage of entering an established market with demand driven by a mix of corporate needs, evolving consumer preferences, and a strong, diverse customer base. Many service businesses are resilient to economic cycles due to the ongoing demand for essential or specialised services.
There are many businesses which encompass the services industry, but they are ones we rely on a day-to-day basis for convenience purposes and as part of our commercial economy. Just a few of the many examples include security and alarms, contract cleaning, gardening and landscaping, printing, waste recycling, hospitality, mailing houses, kitchen and bathroom development, garages and MOT, and motor repairs. Note that we have a separate section for professional services.
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This five-star vehicle centre in North London presents an exceptional opportunity with its prime location and well-established customer base.
The company provides a complete range of commercial and domestic arboricultural and vegetation management services across North West England, as well as offering firewood and associated products for sale.
This award-winning, multi-trade contractor, based in Scotland, offers a unique opportunity to acquire an established business with a strong presence in plumbing, heating, and renewable energy installations for domestic and commercial clients.
This award-winning business specialises in home staging and property presentation, successfully staging over 1,500 homes across the UK in the last 11 years, with notable collaborations with five national and international estate agency brands.
The opportunity involves acquiring a perimeter security solutions specialist with a strong reputation among blue-chip clients and substantial repeat business from local authorities and academy trusts.
This plant hire operator specialises in grab hire services and caters primarily to domestic clients, making up 80% of its client base.
Established in 2013, this profitable industrial services company in Romania specialises in thermal, cold, acoustic, and protective insulation, serving a nationwide client base with an experienced workforce.
This established laundry business offers a diverse range of services from linen hire to specialist garment care, operating from two substantial freehold units with comprehensive facilities.
This well-established family-run funeral directors has been serving Northern England for over a century, offering a diverse range of affordable services across three locations.
This established forklift truck specialist offers a lucrative opportunity with strong recurring hire revenue and a valuable inventory of fully owned hire trucks.
This well-established electrical installation and maintenance business offers a unique investment opportunity in the essential UK electrical infrastructure sector, with a strong reputation for quality and round-the-clock service.
An established facilities management company in the UK is available for acquisition, offering a wide range of cleaning and maintenance services with a strong foothold in the regional market.
This professional arboricultural business offers a unique investment opportunity, boasting national contracts and a strong reputation for high-risk tree surgery services.
This exceptional independent estate agency in Dorset, established for over 15 years, offers a robust foundation with an average of 150 property listings that assure healthy cash flow and consistent profitability.
An excellent opportunity has arisen to acquire a reputable Building Management Systems company in South Yorkshire, known for its high-quality solutions and nationwide presence.
A leading business specialising in the supply and installation of stoves in Aberdeenshire is now available for purchase, offering a prime opportunity for those seeking entry into the home improvement market.
This is a rare chance to take over a thriving memorial mason business with a strong reputation in Northampton.
An established care and catering recruitment agency in Dorset is now available for sale, presenting a unique opportunity in a vital service sector.
Established for over forty years, this company is a market leader in supplying premium cutting edges and replacement parts to the UK meat and food processing industries.
Opportunity to acquire an established car diagnostics garage in Kent, renowned for its excellent reputation and strong customer reviews.
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