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Construction Materials
Est. 2017
Established UK Construction Materials Supplier with Strong SEO & Repeat Trade Revenue
Established UK construction materials supplier with £2.14M trailing revenue, £301K net profit, strong organic lead generation, high repeat trade revenue, and an inventory-light operating model.
Asking Price
£1.25M
4.1x annual profit | Located in United Kingdom | Relocatable
4.1x annual profit
Located in United Kingdom
Relocatable
Domain Name
Monthly Revenue
£178k
Monthly Profit
£25.1k
Annual Revenue
Trailing 12-month revenue for 1 June 2025 through 31 May 2026, based on the seller-provided P&L.£2.14M
Annual Profit
Trailing 12-month net profit for 1 June 2025 through 31 May 2026, based on the seller-provided P&L.£301k
Net Profit Margin
Trailing 12-month net profit divided by revenue.14.1%
Owner Hours / Week
Estimated current owner involvement per week at the existing operating level.30–35h
Team
Owner plus three experienced staff members in sales support, CRM coordination, order processing, and administration.4
Included Inventory
The business does not routinely hold stock or require a warehouse. Suppliers generally fulfill orders directly.None
Overview
A specialist supplier that wins business by helping its trade customers win work
This established UK business supplies specialist construction materials to skilled trade customers serving high-value residential and selected commercial projects. Its advantage is not simply access to products. The company attracts project enquiries through a high-ranking educational website, helps end customers understand their options, and connects suitable projects with experienced trade professionals. Those professionals then purchase the required materials through the business. This creates a valuable cycle: end customers receive guidance and access to qualified specialists; trade customers receive project opportunities they may not have generated themselves; and the business earns repeat material revenue without performing installation work or holding routine inventory. The result is a differentiated, relationship-led model with strong repeat purchasing and limited reliance on paid advertising.
At a Glance
Established UK supplier operating in a specialist construction materials market. The business combines strong organic search visibility, a trusted nationwide network of skilled trade customers, direct supplier fulfillment, and a lean remote team. During the trailing 12 months ended 31 May 2026, it generated £2.14M in revenue and £301K in net profit.
Highlights
Strengths
Highlights
Strengths
Why the founder is selling
The owner is selling to retire. The sale is not presented as a response to a hidden operational issue or a plan to launch a competing business. The owner is willing to provide transition assistance for a mutually agreed period, subject to final deal terms.
Risks the buyer should weigh
Financials
Profitable, lean, and consistently cash-generative
For the trailing 12 months ended 31 May 2026, the business generated £2,138,924 in revenue, £443,672 in gross profit, and £301,322 in net profit. Gross margin was 20.7% and net profit margin was 14.1%. Monthly revenue ranged from £128,234 to £231,291, while every month in the period was profitable. The business requires no warehouse inventory and typically receives customer payment before or shortly after placing supplier orders, helping keep working-capital needs modest. Buyers should review the full P&L, accounting policies, owner-related adjustments, and working-capital requirements during due diligence.
3 Year Trend
The most recent trailing 12-month P&L covers 1 June 2025 through 31 May 2026 and reports £2,138,924 in revenue, £443,672 in gross profit, and £301,322 in net profit. Historical information supplied by the seller also shows meaningful improvement from earlier years, although accounting periods and prior business restructuring should be reviewed carefully during due diligence.
Seasonality
The most recent trailing 12-month P&L covers 1 June 2025 through 31 May 2026 and reports £2,138,924 in revenue, £443,672 in gross profit, and £301,322 in net profit. Historical information supplied by the seller also shows meaningful improvement from earlier years, although accounting periods and prior business restructuring should be reviewed carefully during due diligence.
Financial Reports
Project P&L
Traffic & Rankings
Organic visibility that consistently brings qualified projects into the business
Third-party SEO data dated 17 July 2026 estimated 5,789 monthly organic visits and no paid traffic. Google Trends data for the relevant UK search market shows interest approximately 50% higher than during the preceding five-year period, with the index reaching its highest level in 2026. The business does not have a complete long-term Google Analytics history, so buyers should treat external traffic estimates as directional and review them alongside CRM enquiries, keyword rankings, and order data.
Monthly Visitors
5.8k
Rankings
Traffic Reports
Rankings Reports
Operations
A lean, remote operation with direct supplier fulfillment
The business is run by the owner and a small experienced team. The owner focuses primarily on leadership, key relationships, sales oversight, complex quotations, cash-flow oversight, and selected escalations. Staff manage lead coordination, order processing, supplier communication, and day-to-day customer support. The model is largely remote, requires minimal physical infrastructure, and can potentially be operated from elsewhere with appropriate arrangements for product samples and the included equipment.
Products & Suppliers
The company works with approximately 15 core suppliers across several complementary construction-material categories. Multiple sourcing options are available in most categories, reducing dependence on a single vendor. Relationships are generally long-standing and flexible rather than exclusive, with preferred pricing and volume-based commercial terms in selected areas. Supplier identities and detailed terms will be disclosed to qualified buyers under NDA.
Fulfillment
The business uses an asset-light, direct-fulfillment model. Orders are placed with established manufacturers and distributors, which ship materials directly to the job site or trade customer. The company does not maintain a traditional warehouse or carry routine inventory.
Warehouse
No warehouse required. Suppliers generally deliver directly to the project site or trade customer.
Fulfillment
The business uses an asset-light, direct-fulfillment model. Orders are placed with established manufacturers and distributors, which ship materials directly to the job site or trade customer. The company does not maintain a traditional warehouse or carry routine inventory.
Warehouse
No warehouse required. Suppliers generally deliver directly to the project site or trade customer.
Team Structure
The current operating team consists of the owner, a sales-support/CRM role, and two order-administration roles. The owner leads strategy, key relationships, sales oversight, and selected complex matters, while the team manages much of the daily lead, order, supplier, and customer workflow. The seller expects the existing staff to be open to remaining after a sale, although continued employment cannot be guaranteed and should be confirmed directly during due diligence.
Software Stack
Platforms
Automations & Subscriptions
Transition Plan
Training from Seller
The seller is willing to provide structured training on products, suppliers, customers, quoting, CRM workflows, and key relationships. Existing SOPs and supplier documentation are available, and additional process documentation may be prepared before closing. Exact duration and format will be agreed in the purchase agreement.
Transition Support
The seller is willing to remain involved for a mutually agreed transition period to transfer relationships, product knowledge, procedures, and commercial context. A longer advisory arrangement may be considered depending on the buyer's needs and final terms.
Relocation Assistance
The operation is largely remote and suppliers fulfill most orders directly. A buyer should make practical arrangements for product-sample dispatch and determine where the two included specialist machines will be housed or rented.
Marketing & Customers
A proven organic lead engine with substantial untapped channels
The business has built its customer-acquisition engine around organic search, useful technical content, industry reputation, referrals, and relationships rather than paid media. As of 17 July 2026, a third-party SEO tool estimated 5,789 monthly organic visits, 1,576 ranking keywords, 610 backlinks, and no paid traffic. The same report identified 49 keywords ranking in positions 1–3 and 104 in positions 4–6. Search-volume figures are third-party estimates rather than verified website analytics.
Customer List
119 customers were served from October 2025 through May 2026. Of these, 94 were returning customers. Detailed customer analysis is available under NDA.119 YTD
Email List
The CRM contains a substantial long-standing database of enquiries, projects, and trade contacts. A verified active subscriber count has not yet been provided.
Reviews
A verified public review score has not yet been provided.
SEO
As of 17 July 2026, third-party data estimated 5,789 monthly organic visits, 1,576 organic keywords, a domain authority score of 17, and 610 backlinks. It reported 204 keywords ranking in Google's top 10, including 49 in positions 1–3. No paid traffic or paid keywords were reported.
Paid Advertising
The business has grown without paid search or paid social advertising. Lead generation has been driven primarily by organic search, educational content, referrals, and long-standing industry relationships. This creates a clear opportunity for a buyer with digital advertising experience, but paid campaigns should be tested carefully rather than treated as guaranteed upside.
Social Media Accounts
What's included with the sale
A well-developed operating platform, not just a website
The sale is expected to include the operating company and goodwill, the primary website and related domain portfolio, CRM and lead data, customer records, supplier and trade relationships, documented procedures, original website content, business records, and two specialist machines currently used to generate rental income and support customer relationships. Final asset schedules and any exclusions should be confirmed during due diligence.
Established Website Portfolio
Search Engine Authority
Brand & Intellectual Property
Customer & Prospect Database
Active Sales Pipeline
Supplier & Installer Network
Operating Procedures
Pricing & Quotation Resources
Marketing Asset Library
Digital Accounts & Infrastructure
Commercial Agreements
Training & Handover Support
Growth Opportunities
Several practical ways to build on an already strong foundation
The current owner has focused on organic search, relationships, and a carefully managed core operation rather than aggressively pursuing every available growth channel. Potential opportunities include adding paid search and paid social, improving email and CRM follow-up, expanding sales capacity, converting more of the existing inbound pipeline, cross-selling complementary construction products, broadening selected product categories, developing new supplier arrangements, and further systemising routine tasks. These are opportunities, not forecasts, and buyers should form their own view of the cost and likely return of each initiative.
Opportunity 01
Digital Marketing Expansion
Opportunity 02
Inventory & Distribution
Opportunity 03
Product Line Expansion
Opportunity 04
Supplier Partnerships
Opportunity 05
Integrated Solar Roofing
Opportunity 06
Growing End Market
FAQ
Common Questions
No. The business connects customers with experienced specialist installers and supports the supply of materials for approved projects.
Revenue is generated primarily through the sale of materials associated with projects secured by its installer network. This creates a scalable model without requiring the business to perform installation work directly.
Most enquiries are generated through the business's established online presence and organic search visibility, reducing its reliance on paid advertising.
The business maintains an established network of specialist installers capable of supporting projects across its primary market. Additional information is available to qualified buyers.
Yes. The business has consistently been able to source qualified specialists for projects across a wide geographic area.
Its competitive position is supported by long-term digital investment, established industry relationships, supplier connections, and a strong reputation developed over many years.
Generally no. Most materials are shipped directly from suppliers to installers or project locations, helping reduce inventory and working-capital requirements.
The business provides qualified project opportunities that help installers grow, supporting recurring purchases and long-term commercial relationships.
Management believes the specialist roofing market continues to benefit from increasing awareness, architectural adoption, and favorable long-term demand.
Not necessarily. The business is primarily driven by sales, marketing, customer service, and relationship management, with support from experienced staff and industry specialists.
Deal Terms
A genuine retirement sale with transition support available
The asking price is £1.25 million. The seller is pursuing a genuine retirement and is willing to support an orderly transition for a mutually agreed period. Final transaction structure, included working capital, training, seller support, financing, and closing timetable remain subject to negotiation and due diligence.
Buyer Qualifications
Prospective buyers should have the financial capacity to complete a £1.25 million acquisition and should be prepared to provide reasonable evidence of funds or financing before receiving the most sensitive due diligence materials.
Seller Financing
The seller is open to deal structures with a cash down payment of at least 60-70% and the remainder of the purchase price paid over up to 24 months.
SBA Eligible
No (business is not a US business entity)
Closing Timeline
Seller would prefer to close within 30 days of accepting an offer.