Wilkins Chimney Sweep

£5,500 Minimum Investment

Franchise Description :

Wilkins Chimney Sweep Franchise, specialising in chimney cleaning, pressure washing, driveway and car park cleaning and CCTV inspections.

Finance:Yes, through a third party
Home:Yes
Part Time:Yes
Contact Name:Wilkins Chimney Sweep
Address:

Hillside House
1 Hillside Road
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0BH

Phone Number:01635 598 021 (GB)
Membership:Regular

Van-Based “Multi-Service” Business

What attracted a former Senior Manager, Surveyor, Police Inspector, Pest Control Franchisee and other Small Business Owners?

Was it a business model that offers:

  • Positive cash flow
    • Payment is typically received at each job
  • Multiple revenue streams
    • Enjoy a stable income throughout the year
  • Repeat business
    • Build a customer base to ultimately support multiple vans
  • Market leading equipment
    • The best equipment and systems in the industry
  • Recession resistant services
    • Periodic cleaning services required year in, year out
  • Bfa accredited member
    • We practice and actively promote ethical franchising

The Wilkins Chimney Sweep multi-award winning business model appeals to professionals looking to take control of their future by developing their own local van based business.

I have a growing business doing something that I enjoy for a customer base who truly appreciates my service. I’m a happy man…!

John Baldacchino

John BaldacchinoWest Cheshire - Wilkins Chimney Sweep

A Profitable Business

With an average 50% net profit margin, this proven multi-van business can, with your hard work, deliver a typical middle managers salary. You will need to be able to raise a total of £14K incl. VAT + personal living expenses to start your local Wilkins business. The major high street banks have endorsed our business model based on our existing sweeps performance and are happy to lend up to 70% of this initial investment (subject to status).

Whilst I enjoyed my previous employed role, I was constantly aware that I wanted a new challenge away from sales, as well as the opportunity to be my own boss. After lots of research regarding the different franchises available I discovered Wilkins Chimney Sweep

Adrian Steel

Adrian SteelNorth Hampshire - Wilkins Chimney Sweep

Supply and fitting of cages, caps and cowls

Chimneys of fireplaces and wood burner flues

Contracts with letting agents and landlords

Pressure washing paths, patios and driveways

CCTV
inspections
and surveys

Car parks and walkway surface cleaning

About Wilkins Chimney Sweep

Established in 1895, the first franchisees joined the Wilkins Chimney Sweep brand in 2011. With fourteen (until you join us!) franchisees operating, the business model is proven up and down the UK and is now looking to ‘sweep’ across the country.

Louise Harris, Franchise Director is a pro-active member of the bfa and EWIF, embracing and promoting ethical franchising in the UK. Managing Director, Peter Harris, is a member of the steering committee for the Association of Professional Independent Chimney Sweeps (APICS).

Next Steps…

If you are serious about becoming your own boss and building a saleable asset for your future please contact Louise for an initial conversation. Simply fill out the enquiry form below or call us on 01635 598 021 



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