Creating space, creating profit!
Access4Lofts is a franchise business that helps utilise wasted space by providing quick, easy and affordable loft access and storage solutions
This is a rare opportunity to join a very successful franchise offering loft boarding, hatches and ladders (with lifetime guarantees) and Which? Trusted Trader status, so if you want to launch your new business you really need to start the process as soon as possible because while there are still territories available across the UK the list is getting shorter all the time.
If you live in, or near, to any of these areas, there is a major opportunity waiting for you:
Why choose Access4Lofts?
- No previous experience required: we provide full business & practical training to all our franchisees.
- Huge demand: franchisees have several months of bookings.
- Safe hands: we’re proud to be accredited as members of the Quality Franchise Association and by Which? Trusted Trader.
- Great cashflow: customers pay you when you finish the job.
- Dedicated territories: at least 150,000 households per area.
- It works: former employees have invested to become franchisees.
- Bespoke IT System: which automates much of your admin, no more paperwork!
- We understand: because the management team have all been franchisees themselves.
- Committed to support: with full training and ongoing support.
- One big family: join a group of like-minded people who support each other and celebrate together!
The Access4Loft franchise opportunity
Access4Lofts offers two business models – owner operator and management (multi-van) operation.
1. OWNER-OPERATOR
Proven to generate £120K+ sales with 40%+ net profit within the first year.
Franchisees undertake all installation work and solely run the business. Complete one job per day over a four-day week, spend the fifth day on business development. Work around your other life commitments.
To become a successful Access4Lofts owner-operator you need:
- to be great with customers
- some basic DIY competence
- to follow the proven system
- the ambition to grow your business
2. MANAGEMENT BUSINESS
Proven to generate £300K+ sales with 35%+ net profit with two staff.
The franchisee works on developing the business and employs and manages fitters that do the majority of the installation work.
To build a successful Access4Lofts management business you need:
- to be a great communicator
- ideally some management experience
- ambition to grow a multi-van business
- extra finance to invest in your team initially
The investment
To setup and establish your new business the initial investment is £29,950 + VAT, however, if you have £10,000 financing can be secured via many of the high street banks for the balance OR as we are a business approved for the Government backed Start-Up Scheme, you could qualify to borrow up to £25,000, without investing any of your own money; and this figure doubles if the business has two Directors.We will provide you a detailed breakdown of where this money is spent, rest assured it is far better value than starting up on your own as an independent!
How we train and support you
As a franchisee, you will receive completely tailored ongoing support to help you on your path to reaching your goals. If you are practical, we support you on the business side and if you have business experience we train you on the practical side.
The Access4Lofts bespoke admin system is undoubtedly our unique selling point, it takes away the stress of admin and accounts, so you can focus on creating space for your customer and creating profit for you.
It has been built from the ground up and is the result of us working alongside a specialist programmer over several months to create an easy to use single system that streamlines our whole admin process. From taking the initial customer telephone enquiry, through to quotes, order confirmations and invoicing, our system automates the process, leaving you free from worry and stress about when you’re going to find time to type a quote and send it to a customer!
All our franchisees attend a 5 day residential training course held at our dedicated training facility in Devon.
You’ll be guided through health and safety issues and learn how to fit our full range of ladders, hatches and boarding and of course learn how to use the comprehensive set of tools you receive as part of the franchise package.
Regardless of the amount of training you receive, your first few jobs may be daunting, therefore, we follow the training with 2 days operational, on-site support so that we can observe, advise or just give you the moral support as you start your journey. We have an Operations Director who franchisees can call on for support and advice.
As franchisors we are committed to best practice, to doing it right. All of us have been franchisees ourselves; we’ve been where you are right now, so we know what it’s like! We remember the concerns, the steps on the journey to success and the feeling of contentment on achieving our respective goals.
We have spent a lot of time refining this business to make it as simple as possible to succeed if you follow the model.
If you would like to find out more about Access4Lofts please do get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.
Considering a van-based franchise? What sets Access4Lofts apart?
Van-based franchises have become one of the most popular choices for anyone thinking seriously about running their own business.
So, what makes them such a good choice?
Van-based franchises tend to attract two kinds of people: Those who have always wanted a more active, practical working life and have had quite enough of desks, meetings, and staring at screens; and those who already have strong practical skills and are looking for a way to put them to better use.
Both want to leave their old way of doing things behind and become their own boss, but also want to make sure they’re starting a business which will bring them a stable income. It’s a big leap, after all, and they want to make sure they’re doing the right thing for both themselves, and their families.
A good van-based franchise will tick all those boxes. They tend to meet the kind of ongoing, everyday needs which are always in demand.
They offer a great deal in terms of lifestyle, too, and many people love the idea of the freedom from office politics, pointless meetings, and the same old grind every day just to line someone else’s pockets.
The start-up costs tend to be lower than most other types of franchise, too - no premises to find, no shop to fit out, and territories are typically generous enough to give you real room to grow. Access4Lofts territories, for example, cover at least 150,000 households, which is plenty of work for one van, with room to expand to more when you're ready.
What makes Access4Lofts stand out above the rest?
Everything above applies to good van-based franchises generally, however where Access4Lofts is a bit different comes down to something pretty straightforward:
They give you everything but the van.
The upfront fee covers all your training, tools, equipment, opening stock, your workwear, and the graphics and livery for your van. There's nothing to go and track down or pay for separately and you have what you need to start from day one.
The ongoing monthly fee is 8%, which is already lower than the industry average of around 10-12%. What's more interesting, though, is what's included in it. A lot of franchises charge their monthly fee and then leave you to sort out, and pay for, quite a long list of other things on top. Access4Lofts doesn't work that way.
The 8% covers:
- Full accountancy support – no accountant to find or annual accountancy bill to pay.
- Dedicated call handling – customers always reach a real person while you're on the tools.
- Insurance included – fully covered from day one.
- Which? Trusted Trader membership – immediate credibility with homeowners.
In addition to all of this, Access4Lofts get to work promoting your new franchise before you even get started, using professional advertising agencies to research, book and manage your print and digital campaigns. All of their franchisees can expect to leave their training on the Friday with customer visits already setup for the Monday.
Anyone who has ever tried to set up a business from scratch will know how much time and money disappears into the things you didn't plan for - the accountant, the insurance, the phone calls you're missing while you're out on a job. Access4Lofts franchisees don't have any of that to worry about. It's all handled, which means that from day one, they can focus entirely on doing what they signed up for in the first place: building a great business and a better future.
Ready to find out more?
If you're comparing van-based franchise opportunities and want to understand exactly what support, training and territory availability look like with an Access4Lofts franchise, get in touch so we can book a call today. In 15 minutes, we can answer your questions and help you decide whether it's the right fit for you.
The next training session is in September, which is not as far away as it sounds. If you've been thinking about making a change, the best next step is simply a chat.
Click the button at the bottom of this email to contact Access4Lofts and schedule that call:
The training course was very professional and well planned. It was a good mix of classroom and practical and the manuals provided were easy to follow. I was made to feel part of the team from day one and at the end of the training I felt confident that I could do the job. I would say the training and ongoing support are fantastic
Having looked closely at several other franchises I knew immediately the Access4Lofts was head and shoulders above the rest. The whole process from initial phone call to securing my territory was relaxed, informative and there was absolutely no high pressure selling. The decision to invest in Access4Lofts was definitely the right one and I would highly recommend this franchise to others
I would recommend this franchise to anyone. I have been involved in franchising for 10 years operating my own gardening franchise. I was looking for a franchise business that my son could take over and came across Access4Lofts. I could immediately see the potential and was impressed with the support and professionalism of the owners. The training, marketing and support has been exceptional which meant that I hit the ground running.
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