Case Study

Steve Lalonde Owner of Enviro Clean Cambridge Steve Lalonde joined the franchise in December 2023, transitioning from a career in furniture and carpet delivery/fitting after facing redundancy. Recognising an opportunity for a more flexible and rewarding career, he decided to take the leap. In his first six months, Steve achieved a turnover of £25,000, later […]

Clark Cook Owner of Enviro Clean West Midlands Clark Cook began his Enviro Clean franchise in July 2023, after redundancy brought his career in car parts manufacturing to a close. After attending one of Enviro Clean’s taster days, he realised he could build his own business using a proven system, with the added benefit of

Fernando Perdigao Owner of Enviro Clean Basingstoke and Deane In May 2025, Fernando Perdigao took the bold step of purchasing the Enviro Clean Basingstoke and Deane territory, leaving behind a career as a police constable. After six years of working under a boss, Fernando reached a point where he wanted more freedom, control, and the

Jay Maunders Owner of Enviro Clean Romford In April 2024, after a career in some of the most demanding frontline roles — including police dog handler, emergency medical technician, immigration custody officer, and prison officer — Jay Maunders decided it was time for a new chapter. Having been medically retired following two minor strokes, Jay

Jakob Sharpe Owner of Enviro Clean Bristol Our latest partner in the Enviro Clean network, Jakob Sharpe, launched his business in Bristol in August 2025. With a background in commercial finance, Jakob had spent years supporting other companies, but was eager to step out on his own and build something for himself. When he discovered

Geoff Lough Owner of Enviro Clean Tyneside Geoff Lough joined Enviro Clean in July 2025 after a long career in plumbing and drainage. While he was highly skilled in his trade, Geoff was ready for a change. The long hours and unpredictable workload had taken a toll, and he was looking for something that would

Paul Mair Owner of Enviro Clean Aberdeen Paul Mair joined Enviro Clean in September 2024 after a varied career as a chef, manager, nutritionist, and personal trainer. Seeking more flexibility in his working life, Paul was drawn to a business model that allowed him to work independently while building a strong local presence. Carpet and

Andrew Richardson Owner of Enviro Clean Ipswich Andrew Richardson joined Enviro Clean in October 2024 while continuing his career as a sales manager. Looking for a way to create an additional income stream, Andrew wanted something practical, flexible, and rewarding. Carpet and upholstery cleaning offered exactly that—a business with strong local demand and the potential

John Booth Owner of Enviro Clean Leeds John Booth joined Enviro Clean in April 2024, driven by a desire to become his own boss and build a business with long-term potential. Previously working as a courier, John was looking for a new direction—something hands-on, people-focused, and with room to grow. Carpet and upholstery cleaning stood

David Sandelands Owner of Enviro Clean Derbyshire Dales & Peaks David launched his Enviro Clean franchise in November 2021, bringing with him a strong background in sales and management. Over the years, he’s worked across a range of industries including insurance, the leisure sector, health and safety, and workplace vending solutions. After Covid-19, David found