Independent Plumbing & Heating Merchant

Reference: EX00342

Business Overview

EXITS has been exclusively retained to identify an acquirer for a well-established, independent plumbing and heating merchant serving a loyal base of trade and commercial customers. The business generates profitable turnover of approximately £1.1 million and operates within a resilient, essential trade supply sector characterised by repeat custom and strong local relationships.

The company supplies a broad range of plumbing and heating products to professional installers, contractors, and maintenance providers. It has built a solid reputation for product availability, technical knowledge, and dependable service. Trading history demonstrates consistent demand driven by ongoing repair, maintenance, and replacement work across the domestic and commercial markets.

The business is well positioned within its local catchment, benefiting from established supplier relationships and repeat trade accounts. Operations are supported by experienced staff, enabling continuity of service and providing a platform for further growth under new ownership.

Key Highlights:

• Profitable turnover circa £1.1 million with strong underlying trading performance

• Independent merchant with established trade customer base and repeat revenues

• Broad and relevant product range serving plumbing and heating professionals

• Experienced team in place supporting day-to-day operations

• Resilient sector benefiting from non-discretionary demand

• Strong platform for growth under focused owner management or group ownership

Opportunities for Growth:

Additional Trade Account Development

Scope exists to deepen relationships with existing installers and onboard additional trade customers through targeted local sales activity.

Product Range Expansion

Opportunity to extend into complementary product lines, renewable technologies, or higher-margin specialist items aligned to installer demand.

Operational Leverage

Improved stock management, purchasing efficiencies, and supplier negotiations offer potential margin enhancement.

Trade or Strategic Acquirer Synergies

Immediate benefits available to acquirers with existing merchant operations, logistics infrastructure, or buying power.

Owner-Operator Upside

A hands-on owner or trade buyer may realise further efficiencies through closer management oversight and commercial focus.

Transaction

The owner is seeking to step back from the business and is open to a sale that ensures continuity for customers and staff. A structured handover period can be agreed to support a smooth transition and transfer of relationships.

Next Steps

Following completion of a non-disclosure agreement, qualified parties will receive further information relating to this opportunity. Additional details may be required before obtaining the client’s consent to release the full information memorandum. Early engagement is recommended.

Interested?

To receive further information, contact us confidentially at:info@exits.co.uk

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