Thinking About Selling Your Commercial Cleaning or Removals Business?
If you want to sell your UK business confidentially, watch this four-minute video to see how a direct sale could protect your team, your legacy and the value you have built.
A focused four-minute explanation from Stephen McConachie, founder of Epitome Capital.
Direct buyer • No broker fees • No obligation • Completely confidential
Sell Your UK Business to a Direct Buyer Who Understands What You Have Built
Direct and confidential
You speak directly with the decision-maker. There is no broker standing between us.
Real sector understanding
Hands-on experience in cleaning and removals, backed by nearly 40 years in business.
Experienced support
Our wider team has completed more than £120 million of acquisitions over 15+ years.
The Businesses We Want to Hear From
We are building a group of complementary commercial cleaning and removals companies across the UK. Your business may be a strong fit if it has:
£1m–£10m revenue
An established company with a meaningful trading history.
A dependable team
Usually 10–100 employees with knowledge beyond the owner.
Repeat customers
Recurring contracts or a strong base of repeat business.
You do not need to be ready to sell today. An initial conversation simply helps both sides decide whether there may be a fit.
Choose the Conversation That Feels Right
I want an indicative valuation
Use our private valuation route to get an initial sense of value without placing your business on the market.
I have a few questions
Tell us a little about your business and what you are considering. We will respond discreetly.
I am ready to talk
Book a private call with Stephen at a time that suits you. There is no pitch and no obligation.
Selling Is About More Than the Headline Price
Your people
You want employees treated fairly and the culture you created respected.
Your legacy
You want the business to continue, not disappear into a short-term financial exercise.
Your privacy
You need early conversations handled quietly, without unsettling customers or staff.
Our role is to understand what matters to you, assess the business honestly and explore a structure that works for both sides.
A Calm, Clear Acquisition Process
1. Private conversation
We begin with your story, your reasons for considering a sale and what a good outcome means to you.
2. Mutual assessment
We review the business confidentially and decide together whether it is sensible to continue.
3. Clear proposal
If there is a fit, we explain our valuation and proposed structure in plain English.
4. Careful diligence
We verify the information and agree the practical details of transition.
5. Completion and handover
We work towards an orderly handover designed to protect continuity.
Our Principles for a Sustainable Acquisition
We would rather explain why a transaction does not work than force the wrong deal for either side.
Customer concentration
We assess how dependent a business is on its largest customers and how a change in those relationships could affect sustainable profit and continuity.
Profit and affordability
We consider recurring profit, replacement management costs, working capital and the assets included in a sale before assessing what the business can responsibly support.
Clear valuation expectations
We explain how we assess value and discuss expectations openly. Any proposed structure must leave the business with sufficient cash and a sustainable level of debt service.
Meet Stephen McConachie
Stephen started his first business at 15 and has spent nearly four decades learning what it takes to build, operate and protect a company. His background includes hands-on experience in cleaning and removals, including building an award-winning cleaning company with a full diary.
At Epitome Capital, Stephen is the direct point of contact. The aim is not to pressure owners into selling—it is to give them a confidential, informed route to explore what their next chapter could look like.
Questions Business Owners Usually Ask
Will my enquiry remain confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality is central to the process, and information is only shared where necessary and agreed.
Do I need to be ready to sell now?
No. Many owners begin a conversation months or years before making a final decision.
Are you a broker?
No. Epitome Capital is a direct buyer. We do not list your business or charge you a broker’s success fee.
What happens on the first call?
It is a relaxed conversation about your business, your involvement, your team and what you may want to happen next. There is no pressure to discuss price or accept an offer.
What happens if the business is not a fit?
We will tell you honestly and explain the main reasons wherever possible.
Your Business Took Years to Build. Your Exit Deserves the Same Care.
Whether you are actively considering a sale or simply want to understand your options, the first step can remain private and pressure-free.
No broker. No public listing. No obligation.