What is this listing?

This business is for sale confidentially through EXITS.co.uk. The seller is not named publicly; details are released to qualified buyers under NDA.

Reference: EX00342. Location: South of England. Turnover: circa £1,100,000. EXITS.co.uk 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.

Business overview

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 an 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.

Financial performance

The merchant delivers profitable annual turnover of approximately £1.1 million, underpinned by repeat trade accounts and steady replacement and maintenance demand.

Growth opportunities

Scope exists to deepen relationships with existing installers and onboard additional trade customers through targeted local sales activity. There is further opportunity to extend into complementary product lines, renewable technologies or higher margin specialist items aligned to installer demand.

Improved stock management, purchasing efficiencies and supplier negotiations offer potential margin enhancement. Acquirers with existing merchant operations, logistics infrastructure or buying power would benefit from immediate synergies, while a hands on owner or trade buyer may realise further efficiencies through closer management oversight.

Reason for sale

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.

Ideal buyer profile

Suitable for a trade acquirer, regional merchant group, distribution business or owner operator seeking a profitable, cash generative platform within the plumbing and heating supply sector.

Next steps

Following completion of a non disclosure agreement, qualified parties will receive further information relating to this opportunity. To register your interest, contact us confidentially quoting project reference EX00342.

Independent Plumbing & Heating Merchant.