Roofing & Scaffolding Business — £695K — Deal or No Deal?
Would you buy this Roofing & Scaffolding business for £695K? Can you see what Jonathan Jay sees?
In this rapid-fire Deal Review, Jonathan breaks down the details in a real business-for-sale listing and decides whether it's a deal or no deal. Roofing and scaffolding is a trades-based sector with unique dynamics — recurring contracts, equipment assets, and seasonality all play into the analysis. Watch as he spots the hidden opportunities and red flags, and shares the thinking process every Dealmaker needs when evaluating an acquisition target.
This is the kind of analysis you need to do on every deal before making an offer. See if you'd make the same call as Jonathan.
Roofing & Scaffolding
£695,000
Trades / Contracting
Roofing and scaffolding businesses have unique characteristics every Dealmaker must understand
Recurring vs one-off work. Long-term maintenance contracts are gold — pure spot work is risky.
Scaffolding inventory, vehicles, tools — what's owned vs leased? Age and condition affect valuation.
How many skilled roofers and scaffolders? Are they employees or subcontractors? Can the business run without the owner?
Weather impacts roofing. Health & safety liability. Does the revenue hold up year-round or is there a winter slump?
