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Ernest Wilson & Co Limited, EW Leeds
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Residential development for sale

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  • Interested parties will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before further information is provided.

Description

SPECIALIST CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR in the East of England for Sale.

An opportunity exists to acquire a long-established specialist construction contractor with a trading heritage spanning more than 50 years. The business has developed a strong reputation within the residential construction sector, delivering high-quality masonry and brickwork packages for a portfolio of leading regional and national housebuilders.

Operating predominantly through repeat business and referrals, the company enjoys long-standing client relationships and an estimated customer retention rate of approximately 95%. Its reputation for quality, reliability and programme delivery has enabled it to secure work from a number of established developers with little reliance on formal marketing activity.

The business provides a complete subcontracting solution, incorporating labour, materials, plant and associated site services. Supported by recognised industry accreditations, robust health and safety procedures and an experienced workforce, it has a proven track record of delivering larger-scale residential developments.

An experienced management team oversees the day-to-day operation of the business, ensuring limited dependence on the shareholders and facilitating a smooth ownership transition. Operations are conducted from a mortgage-free freehold commercial property owned by the company, providing an established operational base and additional asset value.

Recent reductions in turnover and profitability are considered reflective of wider construction market conditions rather than any underlying business issues. With strong client relationships, established tendering positions and a respected market presence, the business is well placed to benefit from improving sector conditions and return to historical levels of performance.

The retirement-driven sale presents an opportunity to acquire a respected and scalable specialist contractor with an established customer base, experienced management team, valuable freehold property and significant potential for future growth.


Key Highlights
Annual turnover £3,284,270
Long-established brickwork contractor serving leading UK housebuilders, with freehold property included.
Specialist masonry contractor with blue-chip housebuilder relationships and freehold premises.
Established brickwork business delivering large-scale residential contracts for major UK developers.
Highly regarded construction contractor with longstanding housebuilder relationships and freehold assets.
Profitable specialist brickwork contractor with recurring revenues, experienced management and freehold property.
Leading regional brickwork contractor serving national housebuilders across the South East.
Well-established masonry contractor with a 50+ year heritage, blue-chip clients and freehold premises.
Attractive strategic acquisition for construction groups, civil engineering contractors, housebuilding supply chains or investors seeking an established platform in the specialist contracting sector.

Interested parties will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before further information is provided.

About Ernest Wilson & Co Limited, EW Leeds

The Business Centre, Deanhurst Park, Gelderd Road, Gildersome, Leeds, LS27 7LG

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