SELL YOUR FLOORING BUSINESS

We help flooring business owners sell confidentially, strategically and for the best possible return.

After years of building your flooring business, the time has come to consider your exit strategy. Whether you're planning retirement, pursuing new ventures, or simply ready for a change, selling your business is one of the most significant financial decisions you'll ever make. The challenge? Finding the right buyer, negotiating optimal terms, and managing a complex transaction while maintaining confidentiality and continuing to run your business.

That's where Cockerill & Co’s Finders Fee Service comes in.

YOUR EXIT DONE RIGHT

The Challenge of Selling a Flooring Business

Selling a flooring business presents unique challenges. The industry is specialised, with specific operational nuances, supplier relationships, and customer dynamics that only experienced buyers understand. Traditional business brokers often lack the deep industry knowledge needed to properly value your business or identify the right strategic buyers.

Add to this the need for discretion — you can't advertise your business sale publicly without risking staff morale, customer relationships, and competitive advantage. You need a trusted advisor who knows the flooring industry inside out and has the connections to find serious buyers without compromising your business operations.

Our Proven Approach

With over 25 years of flooring industry expertise and an extensive network of strategic and financial buyers, Cockerill & Co delivers a seamless, confidential exit process designed to maximise your enterprise value:

Targeted Buyer Matching
We maintain a curated database of strategic buyers, private equity firms, and financial investors actively seeking flooring businesses. Rather than casting a wide net, we target qualified prospects who have both the financial capacity and the strategic interest in your business model, geographic location, and market position.
Discreet Outreach & Negotiation
Confidentiality is paramount. We approach qualified prospects discreetly, presenting your business opportunity under strict non-disclosure agreements. Our experienced team handles all initial conversations, qualifies buyers, and negotiates deal terms to secure the best possible outcome for you.
End-to-End Transaction Support
From initial valuation through to completion, we guide every step of the process:

Business Valuation: Comprehensive assessment to establish realistic market value

Marketing Memorandum: Professional documentation highlighting your business strengths

Buyer Qualification: Thorough vetting to ensure serious, capable prospects

Due Diligence Management: Coordinating information requests and maintaining momentum

Deal Structuring: Optimising transaction terms, payment structure, and tax implications

Completion Support: Managing the final stages through to successful handover

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Why Choose Cockerill & Co?

Performance-Based Fee Structure
Our interests are completely aligned with yours. We only get paid when you successfully sell your business, ensuring we're motivated to achieve the best possible outcome. No upfront fees, no monthly retainers — just a results-driven partnership.

Proven Track Record
We’ve facilitated multiple high-value exits in the flooring sector, consistently delivering strong returns and smooth transitions for our clients. Our sellers have benefited from competitive bidding, optimised deal structures, and seamless handovers that protect business value through the transition period.

Deep Industry Expertise
With over 25 years in the flooring industry, we understand the nuances that make flooring businesses valuable — from supplier relationships and installer networks to customer contracts and market positioning. We speak the same language as both you and your potential buyers, enabling smoother negotiations and better outcomes.

Extensive Buyer Network
Our established relationships with strategic buyers, consolidators, and financial investors give you access to opportunities that would be difficult to find independently. We know who’s actively looking, what they want, and how to position your business in the most compelling way.

THE PROCESS

Our Finders Fee Service follows a structured, proven process:

Initial Consultation: Understanding your goals, timeline, and ideal buyer
Business Assessment: Thorough evaluation to establish value and identify key selling points
Marketing Strategy: Development of a targeted approach to reach the right buyers
Buyer Outreach: Discreet introduction to qualified prospects under confidentiality
Negotiations: Expert handling of offers, terms, and deal structure to maximise value
Due Diligence: Coordinating the information exchange and buyer verification
Completion: Supporting the final transaction and smooth handover

Is This Right for Your Business?

Our Finders Fee Service is ideal for flooring business owners who:

Want to maximise business value through strategic buyer matching
Need confidential marketing without disrupting current operations
Value industry expertise and established buyer relationships
Prefer a performance-based fee structure aligned with results
Want expert guidance throughout the entire sale process

YOUR NEXT STEPS

Selling your flooring business is a major decision that deserves expert guidance. Whether you're actively looking to sell or simply exploring your options, we offer a confidential initial consultation to discuss your situation, answer your questions, and outline how our Finders Fee Service can help you achieve the best possible outcome.

Wondering If We Can Help You & Your Business?

Let's Talk – Together, We Will Achieve More!