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Franchise Focus
From floods to fire,
Aspray proves profitable
In a recession-proof business Aspray franchisees are specialists in managing all types of property repair.
The company reveals how its aim of reducing stress for people hit by disaster is achieved by offering a
one-stop-shop for all their building repair work
A
spray offers a free service to the general from start to finish by first submitting an itemised building schedule to the
public, project managing building insurer, liaising with the insurer to progress the claim as quickly and smoothly
insurance claims and refurbishment as possible and if necessary meeting with the insurance company loss adjuster.
schemes using local and qualified subcontractors. Once authorisation is received the franchisee arranges for the repairs to be
If a homeowner needs to make a claim on their completed to the homeowner’s satisfaction.
household insurance, as the policyholder the James Whittle, co-founder of Aspray set up the company with business
insurance company expects them to get associate Rob Taylor over two years ago. Both bring the right skills and
quotations from several reputable contractors. backgrounds to the company, including James’s extensive experience in
This is often at a time when their home is flooding franchising, earned from running a franchised removals business for 12 years.
or their roof is leaking. Ringing builders, Aspray’s 22 franchisees have found the work to be plentiful and worthwhile.
plumbers, roofers, etc. to arrange for quotes is a Throughout the year insurance claims offer a constant flow of enquiries
hassle that they can probably do without. from small fires, water leaks and minor structural damage giving high margins
Aspray franchisees project manage the claim and steady income. Weather accounts for a huge amount of insurance claims,
(the cost of recent floods alone fast approaching £3 billion and the number of
ASPRAY SUMMARY:
claims reaching 60,000) this is a highly lucrative market. With talk of global
warming as it is, this trend looks set to rise.
TYPE OF FRANCHISE: Professional services
David Spafford, Aspray Sheffield, helped many residents who suffered
dreadfully from the floods in June 2007. In the 22 working days of that month
INDUSTRY SECTOR: Insurance related property repairs
he visited around 40 homes and quoted for almost £25,000 of work. “When
IDEAL FRANCHISEE PROFILE: Interest, if not a passion
something like this happens it’s not only the buildings that are damaged,
for DIY, is good but full training is provided so past
peoples lives are affected dramatically,” says David. “Part of our job is the
experience is not essential. Motivated, keen and
service to these people in their hour of need. I feel I’m doing something
worthwhile, and get job satisfaction from that as well as ensuring excellent
prepared to work hard to generate a substantial
repair works are completed.”
income and build your own reputable business within
Payments are made direct from the insurance companies so are guaranteed
the Aspray ‘family’.
and often made before the commencement of work. With first-year turnovers
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2005
of £350,000 and net profit in excess of £50,000 possible, future earnings can
be substantial.
FRANCHISING SINCE: 2005
NUMBER OF FRANCHISEES: 22
INVESTMENT REQUIREMENT: £28,000 + VAT or
FURTHER INFORMATION:
40,000 euros + VAT (includes starter pack of
Call Aspray on: 0800 077 6704 (UK) or 021 242 7660 (Ireland)
laptop and relevant software, all-in-one fax,
scanner, printer, digital camera, dehumidifiers,
or email: info@aspray.com
laser measuring device)
Visit: www.aspray.com
Head office: 402 Daisyfield Business Park, Appleby Street, Blackburn, BB1 3BL
PRIORITY RECRUITMENT LOCATIONS: SW England,
Wales, Northumbria, London, Ireland (N. & Rep. )
Register for more information online at www.thefm.net/59621
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