Summary:
About GutterPRO
GutterPRO was established in 2013 by Andy Smith after he found out how difficult it was to find a firm to clear the gutters of his home. When pondering the difficulties involved with clearing the gutter over his conservatory, Andy began to develop the idea that became GutterPRO, with the help of Tony Rafferty, with the first Franchise launching in 2016.
The Telford-based company has since expanded from a single Franchise in 2016 to having now over 65 Franchises.
What work does GutterPRO carry out?
“No mess, no fuss… and no ladders,” is the GutterPRO mantra. In clearer terms, the company clears gutters from the ground using a powerful vacuum system that safely clears everything away that can cause problems in gutters.
GutterPRO’s service removes moss, debris, grass, leaves, sticks and just about everything from a client’s gutters and, because the company uses suction rather than a power washer to blast all the leaves out, the debris ends up in the vacuum, not all over the client’s garden or path.
Using 34ft-long extending super light, carbon-fibre poles, the operator can reach over garages, extensions, conservatories and outbuildings and up to four stories high, all from the safety of the ground and with no risk to your roof. High power vacuum suction cleans out all difficult-to-reach gutters and a wireless camera system takes before and after pictures that can be shared with the client for their peace of mind.
How does the GutterPRO franchise model work?
The GutterPRO franchise is a van-based franchise, the van branded with the company colours of orange and blue, as are the distinctive company uniforms.
A Standard Single Franchise is £12,850 +VAT – based on a population of 275,000 to 325,000, with scope for bigger Territories if the geography allows.
GutterPRO has a Fast Start Guarantee that will see a revenue of £15,000 in the first six months of a franchise.
A royalty of 15 per cent is payable, or a franchisee can opt for a fixed monthly fee.
The Franchise can be up to 100% funded via the British Business Bank Start Up Loan facility.
What support and training does the GutterPRO franchise offer?
Once you have spoken to a GutterPRO representative, you will be invited to a 1-1 Zoom with Director Tony Rafferty. This is your opportunity to find out more about GutterPRO and to meet the team and other GutterPRO franchisees.
Training begins with four days in the classroom covering risk assessment, health and safety, together with GutterPRO marketing. The GutterPRO team will also walk you through the financial forecasts in a clear and transparent way. GutterPRO spends time explaining both your obligations as a franchisee and its obligations as franchisor.
The training then gets ‘hands on’ as everyone attending get to use the GutterPRO clearing and cleaning kit and will be coached in all aspects of following the GutterPRO method. You will also be accompanied on your first two Jobs.
The Initial Franchise Fee, includes a Marketing Launch work £2500, which the central team will organise and deploy for you – plus 10,000 flyers for you to distribute locally.
GutterPRO will also provide a call answering and booking service. By the end of that period, and with a few dozen jobs under your belt, it will be time to plan the next step of your business growth.
Once you are up and running, GutterPRO stays in regular contact. This includes regular review meetings and some there available always for an informal call, if you have a question or need a chat.
What is the pricing structure for work offered by GutterPRO?
GutterPRO has a transparent pricing structure which means that customers know exactly what they will be paying no matter how long it takes. GutterPRO makes it very easy to book timed appointments via the website, and offer customers the option of cash, cheque, credit or debit card payments at their door.
A typical GutterPRO job generates £120 of revenue – with Franchisees targeting 2-3 jobs per day. Importantly most jobs are ‘done on the day’ and ‘paid for on the day’ – boosting cashflow.
What technology will a GutterPRO franchise require?
GutterPRO makes sure that clients are regularly informed of the progress of the GutterPRO operator is on their way, so there is no need for customers to stay in all day waiting for someone to arrive. Thanks to email confirmations and SMS text message reminders GutterPRO customers can track the franchisee’s arrival in real time.
What services does GutterPro offer?
GutterPRO tends to stick to the one job – cleaning and clearing gutters – where it knows the market and can supply its franchisees with the correct equipment.
What are the GutterPRO franchise’s terms of agreement and renewal?
The Franchise Term is five years, which can be renewed three time, securing the franchise for 20 years.
How in-demand are gutter cleaning services right now?
GutterPRO clients are mainly owner-occupiers and certainly risk adverse. They simply prefer dealing with professionals.
GutterPRO describe itself as a “four seasons business”. In winter, wet leaves and moss will be washed into gutters and stuck to gutter walls. Leaf build up at the downpipe can cause gutters to overflow.
The GutterPRO business model works well all year, with the summer months boosted with the GutterPRO Clean Service.
GutterPRO are experiencing record levels of sales and have super boosted their Fast Start Guarantee from ‘£5,000 in three months’ to ‘£15,000 in 6 months’.
How can I get started on setting up my own GutterPRO franchise?
To find out more, or to request further information on franchising with GutterPRO, click on the ‘Send Enquiry’ button now.