Build your own service business that's always in demand - a professional handyman service.

0800 Handyman is a new franchise that provides seasoned DIYers who possess the ambition of being their own boss with exactly the opportunity they've been looking for.

We're well established in London, where we're the leading player with an acknowledged reputation for service excellence. Now, with a highly experienced franchise management team, 0800 Handyman is expanding, creating exciting and rewarding business ownership opportunities based on a winning service formula.

About the service

0800 Handyman handles the many small repairs and maintenance tasks that home and business owners regularly need to have done. Repairing dripping taps, assembling furniture, fitting curtain rails, changing light bulbs are the type of routine tasks that we deal with. They are jobs that home and business owners don't have the time or inclination to do, and often are of no interest to specialist contractors.

The work is varied, being of a non-specialist nature. We operate on a ‘Fit 4 U' basis, which means that usually we will only fit items or parts that the customer already has. With a fully equipped van displaying a distinctive livery, you'll be capable of dealing with a wide range of repairs and refurbishments.

The business model is simple; deliver first class service to build a base of regular customers. Our philosophy is to never compromise on quality, and this is reflected in the structure of the franchise. We are creating a trusted and respected brand and the contribution that franchisees make towards this aim will help them to build a successful business.

The market opportunity

0800 Handyman is capitalizing on the growing demand for services with recognized standards. We're professionalizing a traditional service, applying a dynamic approach to customer service and the certainty of good job at a sensible price.

There are key market sectors that we target in particular - senior citizens, professional couples, women living alone, home movers, letting agents, companies with less than 25 staff. - but the market potential actually comprises all property owners, so it's substantial!

About being a franchisee

As a 0800 Handyman franchisee you'll run your own business, with our support to help you shape it for success. The benefits are huge
• You'll work from home, and achieve a better work:life balance
• You'll enjoy a varied working day, being out and about, not tied to an office.
• You'll enjoy the immense satisfaction of delivering a service that leaves customers impressed and delighted.
• You'll be using your practical skills that will have been perfected by our technical and business training programme, which lasts for up to 4 weeks. On-going training is also provided.
• You'll be part of a network of business owners that share ideas and experiences.
• You'll receive intensive local and national marketing support to drive customer enquiries - directory and web advertising, direct mail, PR, leafleting campaigns.
• You'll be supported by our Call Centre, which will handle customer enquiries and book jobs into your work schedule.
• You'll use a bespoke software package that will help towards ensuring the efficiency of your business.
• You'll benefit from preferential buying arrangements that we've negotiated.
• You'll be continually guided by an experienced support team, who will help you make the right business decisions
• You'll be building an asset that may be sold at a premium in the future.
• You'll be using a dynamic corporate image and trademark that command attention.
• You'll be on your own, but not alone.
0800 Handyman offers a well-proven system that, if followed, has the potential to provide an exciting, satisfying and rewarding business ownership opportunity.

Is it for you?

We are quite clear about the attributes that will be required; drive, determination and energy combined with good practical skills and a commercial attitude. Our franchisees may be seasoned DIYers who are motivated by the prospect of using their practical expertise to carve out a new future as a business owner. But, even those with limited practical experience are encouraged to apply - we have a comprehensive technical training course that will enable novices to develop the required level of competence.

Above all, attitude is key. If you possess the right character, enjoy being with people and empathise with our values then you may well meet our selection criteria. Providing you can demonstrate you have the integrity that's necessary to become a trusted ambassador of 0800 Handyman we will want you as a franchise partner.

Finance.

Franchise fee = £14,950 plus vat.
Includes initial training, business launch programme, initial stationery and uniform pack.

Tool & equipment package = £2,550 plus vat.
Includes initial set of tools, van deposit and purchase of PDA and accounts program.

Typically 70% of the initial investment can be obtained from one of the major banks