Franchising details
Business Model and Market Position
Gas-elec Safety UK Ltd operates a mobile franchise model specializing in combined gas and electrical safety inspections, targeting the private rental sector in the United Kingdom. The franchise benefits from a stable, regulatory-driven market, providing its franchisees with mandated, recurring demand. Its innovative two-tier franchise system includes individual safety inspection franchisees and regional management franchisees, ensuring both operational efficiency and extensive franchisee support. This unique business structure allows franchisees to focus on technical service delivery while benefiting from centralized marketing, booking, and administrative support.
Franchise Support and Training
The franchise offers comprehensive training covering all aspects necessary for successful operation, including customer care, technical skills, software use, VAT returns, and business management. Ongoing support is provided through regular review meetings, marketing strategy collaboration, and a dedicated technical team offering guidance and quality audits. Franchisees are supplied with a fully-liveried vehicle and equipped with an online scheduling and reporting system, facilitating efficient daily operations and communication with head office.
Investment and Growth Opportunities
Initial investment requirements start at £25,000 with clear breakdowns for franchise fees, equipment, and training. This accessible investment enables skilled engineers to become independent business owners within an established national network of over 100 franchisees. The franchise continually expands its service offerings and geographic coverage, supported by legislative changes in the rental sector and diversification into additional maintenance services, creating multiple revenue streams and sustainable growth prospects.
Franchise costs and details
Training and support
Comprehensive training is provided covering all operational aspects including technical inspections, customer service, software usage, VAT returns, and business management. Ongoing support includes regular review meetings, marketing strategy development, and continuous technical assistance with quality audits and compliance monitoring to ensure franchisee success.
















