Business
Please quote reference B06560

CoGoGo is delighted to present to the market Seymour Locksmiths, a highly regarded and very well-respected independent locksmiths business established in the area in 2016.

The easily transferred business is now being made available for sale due to our clients change in direction and will include a full handover period to ensure the smooth transition.

The business is currently run by our client only.

Seymour Locksmiths is a mobile business which is run from our clients fully equipped van which is sign written to advertise the list of services. The van is currently leased and can be transferred to any new owner if required.

Seymour Locksmiths can help with any of the following lock-related issues  –

• Your door won’t lock
• Your key won’t turn in the lock
• You’ve lost my keys
• Your door is jammed
• Your key has snapped in the lock

Our client offers emergency and non-emergency callouts.

Emergency callouts are offered 24/7 with many calls being attended to within 30 minutes.

• No call out charges
• No VAT
• 24/7
• Same day service
• DBS checked

NON-URGENT ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE –

• Lock replacement or upgrades
• Replacement garage and security locks
• Parking post repairs and upgrades
• Supply and installation of home safes
• Repairs to uPVC doors and multipoint locking systems

They always aim to repair a current lock rather than simply replace.

Our client advises 65% of the work is derived from domestic callouts and 35% from commercial work.

What do they do?

• Replace locks
• uPVC doors and windows
• Commercial lock replacements

Commercial work – our client works with British Gas Warrant Officers who access 3-6 properties per day to replace gas meters. Currently this accounts for 2-3 days’ work a week however this could be increased as the demand is high. Our client advises he finishes this work by 2pm, allowing him to complete some additional domestic work within the same area.

Our client identified the need to be found easily, he employs a company to manage his SEO which ensures the business appears at the top page of any Google search. He also recently invested in a new business website which clearly details the services offered, customer testimonials and YouTube videos.

Checkatrade – members for over 5 years and comes with excellent customer reviews.

Key selling points –

• 9/5 Google review score from 89 customer
• Checkatrade – 9.9/10 from 389 votes
• Facebook – 5 star rated
• DBS checked
• Trading standards approved
• Increased turnover/profit for 2021
• Fully equipped van (van currently leased)
• New website
• Facebook page – 222 followers
• Member of UK Locksmiths Federation
• Local, reliable & professional
• Sought after area
• Opportunity to expand
• Handover period offered

Very rarely do run from home mobile locksmiths businesses of this standard or location come on to the open market and we therefore strongly recommend early enquiries to avoid disappointment.

Testimonials include –

“Came from Shoreham-by-Sea at the speed of light to get to me before I had to wait outside in the cold & dark alone. Got into my home in a matter of minutes. Speedy, friendly & professional. Highly recommended.”

“Top locksmith, well-priced and genuine guy. No upselling or messing around. Can’t recommend highly enough.”

“Jeff was a star! He rescued my mum’s dog from our flat as she had somehow locked herself in. My husband phoned Jeff and he said he would be there in 20 minutes, which he was. He minimised the use of his tools and worked very quietly which meant that the dog remained calm. Less than 5 minutes later, we were in our flat and cuddling the dog!! Thank you Jeff ”

The following is included in the sale:

• Wendt electric pick gun – 1
• GJ Locks electric pick gun – 1
• GJ Locks Curtain pick set – 1
• Letterbox tool kit – 1
• Jiggler Keys – 1 set
• Euro cylinder snapper set
• Battery operated drill
• Battery operated multi cutter
• Battery operated multi tool set
• Battery operated Die Grinder
• Various wood cutting drill bits and metal drill bits
• Various screwdrivers Various pliers

Location
Seymour Locksmiths is run from our clients home office in Shoreham, West Sussex.

The mobile business covers an area of approximately 20 miles from Shoreham with some consistent work within Eastbourne.

Shoreham is enjoying a significant increase in new residents and businesses; the area has undergone multi million pounds worth of new housing developments. Many people looking for a new lifestyle change to live by the sea are now choosing Shoreham versus nearby Brighton. 

Shoreham or Shoreham-by-Sea as it is known is located just 6 miles west of central Brighton and accessed just off the A259 coastal link road. The nearby A27 is a very important link from Portsmouth, Chichester and Worthing in the west to Brighton, Newhaven and Eastbourne to the east. 

Seymour Locksmiths is being sold as a ‘business only’ opportunity and can easily be transferred to any new owner living within the East/West Sussex area. 

Premises
Relocatable.

Tenure
Business Only.

Hours
The business trades 24/7.

Staff
The business is run and managed by our client.

Financial Profile
We are advised the business generated a turnover of circa £60,000 as of 2019/20, further financial information can be made available upon request.

Please quote reference B06560