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What Franchise Buyers Should Know Before Entering the Restoration Sector

Build a Scalable Restoration Business with ServiceMaster Restore.

The restoration sector is one of the most resilient franchise opportunities in the UK. Fires, floods and escape‑of‑water incidents happen every day, and insurers, landlords and commercial clients need fast, reliable support. Because demand never pauses, restoration offers franchise buyers a rare chance to build a scalable management business with strong margins and predictable revenue.

For commercially minded individuals, this is a compelling opportunity: a management‑led franchise with recurring demand and the potential to exceed £200,000+ turnover.

This is not a job. This is a business you build.

A Sector Where Demand Never Pauses

ServiceMaster Restore operates in the UK’s fire, flood and disaster restoration industry, a multi‑billion‑pound sector driven by events that cannot be postponed. With 5.5 million UK homes at risk of flooding and around 50,000 dwelling fires each year, the need for professional restoration services stays constant.

For franchise buyers, this means:

  • Recurring demand
  • A stable flow of work
  • A market that is not tied to economic cycles

If you want a business that performs in all conditions, restoration is one of the strongest sectors to enter.

What Your Role Really Looks Like

Many people assume restoration is a hands‑on trade. In reality, a restoration franchise is a management-led business. You do not carry out the technical work yourself, your role is to lead, grow and manage the operation.

You focus on:

  • Building insurer and commercial relationships.
  • Securing work within your defined local territory.
  • Managing technicians and contractors.
  • Maintaining service standards and financial performance.
  • Driving local business development.

Your success comes from leadership, sales and operational management, not from doing the restoration work yourself.

What ServiceMaster Restore Provides

ServiceMaster Restore gives franchise owners a proven, structured model in a high‑demand sector. From day one, you receive the tools, training and support needed to build and scale your business.

You benefit from:

  • A two-week training academy & full operations manual
  • Equipment and product starter pack
  • Marketing support & bespoke business software
  • Promotional materials & vehicle branding package

Funding support is also available, with banks often lending up to 70% of the investment, depending on your circumstances.

The Commercial Potential

From an investment perspective, the numbers speak for themselves:

  • Average job value: £2,000
  • Three jobs per week supports potential annual turnover over £200,000
  • Strong gross margins and scalable returns
  • Opportunity for up to 10x ROI for committed owners

Restoration is a sector where commercial effort directly drives growth.

Is Restoration the Right Sector for You?

If you want to build a scalable management business with predictable demand, strong margins and long‑term potential, the restoration sector is worth exploring. ServiceMaster Restore offers a proven model, national support and a brand trusted by insurers and commercial clients.

You are likely a good fit if you:

  • Have management, sales or commercial experience
  • Enjoy building professional relationships
  • Want a structured, proven business model
  • Prefer long‑term growth over short‑term wins

Take the Next Step

If you want to understand the potential in your local area and explore whether ServiceMaster Restore is the right platform for the business you want to build, an initial conversation is the best place to start. Click HERE to find out more.

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New disaster restoration franchise opens in Bath and Bristol

Meet the new owner of the brand-new ServiceMaster Restore franchise business in Bath and Bristol.

ServiceMaster Restore is a nationwide disaster restoration franchise which has operated in the UK since 1959.

The brand’s latest franchisee, Edgar Thoemmes, comes from a small business background, having set up three businesses over the last 15 years and built them to a high standard.

His latest venture, a ServiceMaster Restore franchise covering Bath and Bristol, uses his wealth of experience to oversee a less typical operation: disaster restoration.

The work of disaster restoration professionals can take many shapes.

But it’s safe to say it’s not your average day job, as it can involve cleaning and restoring properties after disasters like fire and flooding, biohazards and trauma scenes.

It is also safe to say that sometimes, we can all be guilty of harbouring some morbid curiosity around this line of work.

So much so that it has even inspired ‘The Cleaner’, a recent BBC TV show starring Greg Davies.

But what makes someone start work as a disaster restoration professional? And what does their work mean for the general public?

We sat down with Edgar and his new General Manager, Adrian Matusik, to discuss their new business and the value of their services to the local community.

Their roles

As General Manager, Adrian will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of ServiceMaster Restore Bath and Bristol, with Edgar driving the business and its expansion from a strategic point of view.

“Altogether, we bring more than 75 years of experience across different fields, which we all specialise in,” says Adrian.

Background

Adrian has been led to ServiceMaster Restore through his interest in construction.

“I’m fascinated by construction,” he says.

“How things were built 1000 years ago, a hundred years ago, and how we are going about it today.”

Naturally, Adrian’s background includes 15 years in construction management.

He began as an on-site labourer before progressing through management to become a Senior Site Manager and won multiple awards for his attention to detail and site management skills.

He says this gave him plenty of valuable expertise, which he can use in his new role.

“Construction management is all about problem-solving and being efficient and honest. My construction background will give me a wealth of knowledge to restore the product to the highest standards and ensure the customer is happy.”

“[I’m] looking to build out a team that can scale quickly, so it’s vital that we get that team in place from day one,” Edgar adds.

Therefore, he began hiring early, with Adrian being the perfect first recruit.

“[Adrian has] got so much experience [and] expertise in his area and the right attitude and hands-on approach [to] the work [and] supporting customers,” says Edgar.

What can you expect from ServiceMaster Restore?

ServiceMaster Restore is a disaster recovery and specialist cleaning company with the experience and latest equipment to handle difficult and potentially grizzly situations quickly and with understanding and compassion.

Whether it’s:

  • Leak Detection
  • Trauma cleaning
  • Fire and smoke
  • Flood and water
  • Leak detection
  • Graffiti and Vandalism
  • Mould removal and inspection

ServiceMaster Restore will help restore property damage or trauma in the first 24 hours.

“Our goal is to offer a complete end-to-end disaster recovery solution for property managers, brokers, [and] facilities managers,” Edgar says.

Because of his background, Adrian is well prepared to serve clients in the Bath and Bristol region thanks to his keen eye for detail and excellent customer skills.

“The customer is there to be helped, and we are there to help. I would like us to be associated with a positive approach,” he says.

“From the day we meet the customer, they can always count on us to ensure that they are fully taken care of and that the property is restored to the highest finish possible.”

He says he is excited to begin supporting people in the local area and delivering satisfaction to them in their time of need.

“Seeing other people in the franchise that are delivering excellent quality and seeing happy faces on customers is really exciting,” he says.

“I think it’s priceless. You’re helping people with something terrible that happened to them, and it’s like Christmas has come early for them. It’s something that has no price tag.”

Contact Us

If you need professional, compassionate and fast-acting disaster restoration services in the Bristol and Bath region and would benefit from the services and support from local experts backed by over 60 years of industry experience, contact the team at ServiceMaster Restore today on 0117 205 3507 or find your nearest ServiceMaster Restore business to learn more about our coverage nationwide.