Wood burning stoves have undergone a surge in popularity in recent years. They are a beautiful, cost-effective and eco-friendly way to keep warm and add charm and value to a home.
Wood is not a fossil fuel which means burning wood is a carbon neutral heat source which the government recognise is helpful in meeting climate change targets. However it is not always good for the direct environment around a home so in 2022 the rules changed making it necessary for homeowners to keep chimneys and flues regularly swept or face a fine and a criminal record.
The industry is not prepared to meet this new demand. Chimney sweeping provision is a postcode lottery where bad practice and old fashioned methods is commonplace!
Harpers' aim is to set up a nationwide network of franchisees to take advantage of this huge new opportunity. To train franchisees in an industry beating standard using their proprietary method honed over a decade.
Harpers want to create a well known and respected brand and partner with franchisees to build a strong, loyal, local customer base.
Harpers have developed a fantastic, low cost chimney cleaning and stove maintenance business opportunity to enable franchisees to quickly carve out their corner of this growing market.
This opportunity is suitable for ambitious individuals committed to delivering consistently high levels of customer service and satisfaction. Harpers will train you to offer an exceptional, efficient and highly profitable service. They will be your office. They will handle all the admin work, from booking appointments to handling online marketing and accounting, allowing you to focus on the hands-on work!
On a full day you can achieve income of £800 based on eight jobs, some of which will include servicing as well as standard a sweep. After your overheads and expenses, you could be taking home around £500 a day.
Looking at a broader timeline, Harpers feel that aiming for the annual VAT registration threshold of £85,000 within your first three years is a realistic goal. Looking at very conservative projections, well below what they prove everyday can be achieved, then based on completing around 1000 standard sweeps per year, or an average of around four sweeps per day over the course of 260 working days in a year an income of well over £45,000 is easily achievable.
Harpers provide comprehensive training and support, ensuring you're well-equipped with both practical skills and business acumen. Their focus on eco-friendly practices aligns with growing consumer trends towards sustainable solutions. Additionally, they offer a structured yet flexible business model, allowing franchisees to thrive in a growing market while maintaining a work-life balance. With Harpers Chimney Sweeps, you are not just starting a business; you're joining a team and a brand committed to quality, sustainability, and the success of its franchisees.
To run your own Chimney Cleaning Business with Harpers, you will require an investment of £14,995 + VAT. If required, Harpers also support you in the application for up to 100% of the fee from the government-backed funding scheme.
Franchiees receive an exclusive territory with a minimum of 150,00 households so traveling around your area will mean not having to travel more than 30/40minutes to get to a location.
Harpers would ideally suit an individual who has practical skills and a good work ethic. Someone who doesn’t mind getting their hands dirty but understands the importance of being respectful of a person’s home whilst completing a job.
Harpers train their staff to be punctual, efficient, clean, tidy and maintain professionalism from start to finish, so this is what they would expect from their franchisees.
At Harpers, you’re not just part of a company; your part of a legacy that values hard work, customer satisfaction and a commitment to excellence in everything they do.
The reason we chose Harpers was because of their proven record of success and the great team of people behind everything that they do. We don’t regret a thing and can’t wait to see what the future holds.
Harpers set a strong foundation for its franchisees through the training and support provided.
Harpers have a full team of back office support staff that will ensure your company has professional, friendly and timely lead time, giving you time to focus on your clients and getting the job done properly.
A business you can step in to and run quickly meaning you aren’t having to wait a long time before you can start earning.