DeckSeal delivers results | Inside Franchise Business

How DeckSeal delivers results

Sarah Stowe

DeckSeal delivers results for Aussie home and business owners looking to restore the natural beauty of timber decks.

Since starting out in 2007 (franchising in 2018) DeckSeal has restored and preserved more than 8,000 decks, sourcing the best products and fine-tuning processes to ensure a top quality service for clients.

This niche market is full of potential, the company reports, and franchisees provide a range of services including restoration, preservation and maintenance to structural timber such as decking, cladding, fences , bench seats, garage doors, outdoor furniture and planter boxes.

Franchisees also offer high pressure washing and concrete/paving cleaning and sealing.

So how do franchisees deliver results?

Working from a home base, with low start-up costs and flexible work hours, franchisees can build a broad client base across their substantial territory, and work to secure repeat business. Training on delivering quotes and estimates backs up the training on technical aspects of timber maintenance and restoration and of course there is a full suite of operations manuals to guide franchisees on best practice.

Franchisees also have direct access to products and suppliers, and benefit from group buying power, sales and brand marketing and ongoing one-on-one professional support.

So the question is, are you the right candidate to be a DeckSeal franchisee?

The 15-year old company has some clear criteria for franchise applicants in addition to basic handyman skills, namely self- motivation, a strong work ethic, team spirit, excellent time management and organisational skills, communication skills with a focus on customer service. Franchisees also need to be honest and trustworthy.

DeckSeal franchisees are a diverse bunch, with business owners stepping out of roles in construction, government, corporate and the auto industry.

Find out more about the business here.