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Access4Lofts - Home Improvement Franchise

Join a lucrative van-based business opportunity installing loft ladders, hatches and boarding!

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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

Access4Lofts supply and install loft hatches, ladders, boarding, lighting and insulation to most property and attic types, allowing customers to utilise their loft space for storage without the expense of a loft conversion.

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Established in 2005 by Tim and Lindsay Brown, Access4Lofts operated in the local Devon area successfully for 8 years before demand for the service nationally led them to launch a pilot franchise in 2013 in Preston. The success of the pilot helped the business grow considerably and in 2018, Access4Lofts franchise was officially launched.

There are now 72 franchises operating across the UK from Glasgow to Cornwall.

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 members of the Quality Franchise Association and a 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 our franchisees: with full training and ongoing support.
  • One big family: join a group of like-minded people who support each other and celebrate together!

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KEVIN (LEICESTER) FRANCHISEE

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 become 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

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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!

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Michael (GLASGOW SOUTH FRANCHISEE)

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.

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SAM (STAFFORD) FRANCHISEE

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.

 

Testimonials
I would recommend this franchise to anyone.
I would recommend this franchise to anyone.
"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 ...
I knew immediately that Access4Lofts was head and shoulders above the rest
I knew immediately that Access4Lofts was head and shoulders above the rest
“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 ...
...the training and ongoing support are fantastic
...the training and ongoing support are fantastic
“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 ...
News
From climbing ladders to installing them!
From climbing ladders to installing them!
Looking for a way to put your practical skills to use in a rewarding new career? For these ex-firemen from Hong Kong, joining Access4Lofts was the perfect next step. Meet our newest franchisees, Ryan Wong and his team, who recently opened their new Access4Lofts business in Bromley. At ...
Enjoying the best of both worlds with an Access4Lofts franchise
Enjoying the best of both worlds with an Access4Lofts franchise
Already self-employed but know you can achieve more? Partnering with us can not only give you the head start you need, but also the confidence to succeed. Meet Petr Malik from Solihull, one of the latest franchisees to join our rapidly growing network. Petr has spent much of his working life ...
A franchise which helps you go the extra mile
A franchise which helps you go the extra mile
Even if you have decades of experience behind you, starting a new business is never easy. During uncertain times, you need to give yourself the best possible chance of success…which is where the Access4Lofts franchise comes in! Simon joins us after retiring from 31 years serving in the ...
When working for someone else just doesn’t cut it anymore…
When working for someone else just doesn’t cut it anymore…
Do you dream of running your own company? When the time comes, you’ll want to be sure you go with an opportunity you can count on! Meet Mark Jowett, one of our most recent additions to the growing Access4Lofts franchise network. Mark recently completed his training at HQ and opened his own ...
A franchise where you walk out working from day one!
A franchise where you walk out working from day one!
Are you looking for a way to build a better future for you and your family, but don’t want to go it alone? For this family team, an Access4Lofts franchise was just the head start they needed. Meet one our newest franchise teams, Kevin Horkan and his stepson, Aaron O’Sullivan, who recently ...
Access4Lofts Added 3 New Franchisees in July 2021
Access4Lofts Added 3 New Franchisees in July 2021
20 October 2021
Access4Lofts Added 3 New Franchisees in July 2021 St Austell, Chester & North Wales, Gillingham franchisees with trainers Paul Norgate, Tim Brown and Graham OrmesherAccess4Lofts are overjoyed to announce that the three new franchisees that joined their network in July have just had a very ...
Access4Lofts Announces New Franchisee Representative Role
Access4Lofts Announces New Franchisee Representative Role
20 October 2021
Access4Lofts Announces New Franchisee Representative RoleAccess4Lofts has experienced rapid growth in the past 12 months. With almost half of their territories sold and a network of 40 franchisees (as at October 2021), they have announced the formation of a ‘franchisee forum’ to their ever ...
Loft storage solutions franchise, Access4Lofts, have their first franchisee to turnover £1M in 1 year after just over 3 years from launching the franchise in 2018.
Loft storage solutions franchise, Access4Lofts, have their first franchisee to turnover £1M in 1 year after just over 3 years from launching the franchise in 2018.
20 October 2021
Loft storage solutions franchise, Access4Lofts, have their first franchisee to turnover £1M in 1 year after just over 3 years from launching the franchise in 2018. Jed Chamberlain who owns the Guildford, Farnborough, Reading and Crawley franchises bought his first franchise in January 2019 ...
Access4Lofts takes it to the next level with move to incredible new site
Access4Lofts takes it to the next level with move to incredible new site
07 September 2021
With recruitment and sales through the roof, Access4Lofts’ big move promises great things for their franchisees, their staff, and their customers. Having outgrown their current premises in just two years, thanks to a booming home improvement market, the Plymouth based franchise has now more ...
A day in the life of an Access4Lofts Franchisee
A day in the life of an Access4Lofts Franchisee
04 August 2021
Here’s your chance to get an exclusive look ‘under the bonnet’ of the Access4Lofts franchise opportunity. At Access4Lofts we’re used to being really transparent about our franchise opportunity and answer every question put to us with honesty. With our proven business model, the figures speak ...
Case Studies
Access4Lofts Doncaster celebrates a bumper first year!
Access4Lofts Doncaster celebrates a bumper first year!
With a full diary of jobs and quotes, franchisee Mark Jowett looks back on what he now considers to be the best decision he ever made: joining Access4Lofts! When Mark joined us, he was on a mission to get back to being his own boss and create a rewarding new career where he was firmly in the ...
Billy Makepeace - Access4Lofts Eastbourne
Billy Makepeace - Access4Lofts Eastbourne
22 July 2021
Billy Makepeace - Access4Lofts Eastbourne · Previous Job: Mechanical Engineer · Joined Access4Lofts in January 2021 Billy has a HND in mechanical engineering and spent 10 years in the plastic injection moulding industry. He finished off managing a factory with 10 machines before emigrating ...
John Ioneasa - Access4Lofts Tunbridge Wells
John Ioneasa - Access4Lofts Tunbridge Wells
21 July 2021
John Ioneasa - Access4Lofts Tunbridge Wells Previous Job: Delivery Driver Joined Access4Lofts in January 2021 John started his career as an apprentice on various types of construction sites where he gained valuable experience and learnt the skills to handle almost any job in the building ...
John Ioneasa - Access4Lofts Tunbridge Wells
John Ioneasa - Access4Lofts Tunbridge Wells
06 July 2021
Previous Job: Delivery Driver Joined Access4Lofts in January 2021 John started his career as an apprentice on various types of construction sites where he gained valuable experience and learnt the skills to handle almost any job in the building trade. However, He felt he should try his hand ...
Videos
A day in the life of an Access4Lofts Franchisee Part 1
A day in the life of an Access4Lofts Franchisee Part 1
04 August 2021
You’ll hear Paul give an honest account of why he took the decision to join the Access4Lofts family. He talks candidly about why he loves being his own boss, how Access4Lofts helps his work/life balance and family time, the type of people he meets and much more.