Pave it UK

FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)

Below are the common questions we get asked regarding the Pave It UK opportunity. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to phone us at 0845 225 4444

1. Is there a real need for your services?

Yes! Our research has shown that there are over 9 million owner-occupied detached or semi-detached homes in the UK. Just take a look around your local area. How many people are spending a fortune buying or doing up their homes and how many of their driveways, patios or paths are letting the look and value of their home down?

The home improvement market in the UK is worth billions of pounds a year and in the last few years there has been a marked shift away from ‘Do-It-Yourself’, with more and more people wanting professional and honest tradesmen to carry out their home improvement work. That is where YOU come in.

2. What's the competition like?

Of course there are other companies offering this service, however there is no other national specialist block paving company in the UK and we only install superior products from carefully selected, major national suppliers. We differentiate ourselves from the competition by the high standards of our products and our excellence in Customer Service.

All of our customers get real value for money and the satisfaction and peace of mind of using a Pave It UK member to install their new Block Paved Driveway, Patio or Path.

3. What type of person is perfect for this business?

We are very selective about the people we take on board. Why? Because our success is directly related to your success. Therefore we can't afford to accept just anyone. You will need the following qualities..

	Have aspirations to run their own business and are prepared to take the next step in management
	Have a desire to run a business where quality of product and workmanship are important
	Are prepared to take the extra step to delight their customers
	Are practical people and can manage small teams
	Are able to communicate easily with others
	Have the ability to operate a PC/lap top computer
	Are prepared to listen to advice and guidance
	Have a full and enjoyable lifestyle (or have the plans to)

4. Is It Really Possible For Me To Earn A Substantial Annual Income?

By using our tried and tested business systems, exceptional marketing procedures and of course with our full support, you really can earn a very substantial annual income.

But don’t for one minute think that it’s a ‘walk in the park. You still have to earn your money! You do have to put the effort in, but because the demand for our service is so high you can really earn serious money.

Pave It UK systems are tried and tested. In fact, our sales and marketing processes were designed by some of the UK’s leading experts. All you have to do is follow the system.

5. What support structure do you have in place?

We believe that the support structure of any franchise organisation is one of the most important aspects of running a successful franchise.

You have to know that you’ll never be left alone ‘to get on with it’. Of course our training is so detailed you won’t need constant supervision, but you will need help from time to time.

That's why we have a structure in place that ensures your success.

	A unique customer management and tracking system, facilitating ease of monitoring lead generation, quotation and invoicing
	Product suppliers have been selected that offer the best range and service to allow us to concentrate on finding and satisfying our customers
	Telephone management system which ensures that customers’ calls are always answered

And Don't Forget.

Franchisees are supported by their Franchise Support Director and everyone at Pave It UK Head Office

We guarantee you'll never feel alone. You'll be comforted in the knowledge that we place huge value on supporting you and all our other franchisees.

6. How do your training and systems compare to other franchise organisations?

We are experts in this industry. We know it inside out. Our training procedures and manuals put together by professionals from The Franchise Doctors® reflect the systematic approach we take with all our franchisees. We believe we offer the best training available in our industry.

With A,B,C type, step-by-step instructions, and an attention to detail that will stagger you, we know we can develop you into a true professional.

We don’t accept everyone as franchisees, but those that qualify already have the basic skills – we just give them the tools of our trade!

7. How much is the franchise fee?

The franchise fee is reviewed after every training course. At the moment it’s just £19,700 + VAT. You will also need to make an initial investment of £5,180 + VAT.

8. What does the franchise fee include?

	2 weeks of comprehensive training for you including on-site practical training
	1 week residential training course for your first team of staff including on-site practical trainin
	Your own large exclusive area (50% larger than the original business)
	Yellow Pages advert for your first year
	Initial sales and marketing in your area to guarantee your first jobs
	On going support
	Central call centre support
	Technical service support
	Sales and Marketing support
	Livery for your vehicle(s)
	Central Lead Generation Support
	Computer based customer presentation
	Use of bespoke Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Franchise Management computer system
	Staff recruitment advice and support
	The opportunity to buy more than one area
	Licence to trade under the Pave It UK banner
	On-Going central support from Pave It UK Head Office and The Franchise Doctors®.

9. How long does it take to get back my Franchise fee?

Unlike many other Franchise opportunities we’ve set the fee at a level where we know 99% of our people will have recouped this in less than 12 months. If not we will buy back your exclusive territory, giving you 100% of your fee back!!!

10. How do I go about employing my installation teams?

We will assist you in this process as we recognise that this area is fundamental to the success of the franchise. We have extensive experience in recruiting the right people to carry out this service. In addition to this we will design and provide you with all the necessary marketing tools to successfully recruit the right candidates.