With the desire to become a plumber Kevin Stevely began looking into franchising with this trade in mind. After finding out about PlumbLocal at a franchise exhibition in Manchester Kevin spoke to the management and saw that they were committed, professional and supportive.

Although it has been two years since Kevin launched his business in Chester he can still remember the training he received being very thorough. "The training was first class," he reports.

"It was just short of three months and it was very comprehensive. It covered everything up to a level where I was basically confident to launch."

As an established franchisee Kevin no longer needs much support but he knows that it is there if needed, especially for new franchisees. "There are two types of support," he says. "They have telephone support where if you are stuck on a job you can phone up for advice. Secondly if they can't find a solution over the phone someone will be sent out." Due to his experience Kevin reveals that he is one of the plumbers who is sent out to assist new franchisees.

Since its launch the business has been going well for Kevin and he reports an annual turnover of £75,000. With this success behind him Kevin hopes to have a second van on the road within a year. "It's been hard work but as long as you put the effort in the rewards are there," he reveals.

"I thoroughly enjoy it, I wouldn't still be here after two years if I didn't."