Ovenu owner Jenny Fothergill has delivered our environmentally-friendly oven cleaning service to more than 600 satisfied clients and residential properties, including regular bookings from landlords and lettings agents across Beverley and West Hull villages.

As well as cleaning in Beverley, Jenny also covers the areas of Cottingham, Willerby, Swanland, Hessle, Brough, Kingswood, Market Weighton, Hornsea, Bilton and all of the surrounding villages in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Jenny previously worked as a Marketing Manager for a construction company, before launching Ovenu in Beverley so she could be her own boss and have the flexibility to work around her other commitments.

Starting a business during a recession could have been risky, but Jenny found that by giving outstanding customer service and people’s ‘make and do mend’ philosophy means that many clients want to increase the life span of their old appliances rather than having to purchase new ones.

Jenny said: “Since starting my OVENU business two years ago I have grown my client base substantially and have established a strong reputation across the local area. Beverley has embraced my service and I’ve been winning lots of new work through referrals from existing customers.

“I am hoping to keep my business and customer base growing at the same rate and I am aiming to reach my 1000th clean within the next year.

“I have really enjoyed these past two years as the job satisfaction is really high. One of the best parts is seeing my customers’ faces once I have completed the job and I always receive excellent feedback from customers who are so happy to have a clean and safe oven again.

Jenny’s growing Ovenu business is part of a UK-wide franchises operation made up of more than 100 UK franchisees.

Rik Hellewell, Founder of Ovenu, said: “It’s great to see Jenny continuing to do so well. She has proved it’s possible to succeed when people work hard and a have a stake in their business.  Jenny is proof that motivated people can use our tried, tested & trusted franchise model to create exceptionally successful small businesses.”

For more information about Ovenu in Beverley call 01482 270049 or visit Jenny’s very successful and highly ranked mini-site www.ovenubeverley.net

Patrick, who’s business covers the Bath and the North East Somerset area, has been cleaning an average of 36 ovens a month since he began his franchise in 2003. Patrick had previously worked for a local ink manufacturing company before being made redundant.

Patrick commented: “I’m overjoyed to reach this fantastic benchmark after suffering redundancy in 2003. I’m proud to have established a strong reputation within the local community and hope to continuity providing quality service to my clients.”

Gill Rodgers, Patrick’s 3,500th customer, said: “Patrick arrived on time and worked hard on my 14 year old oven to restore it to almost new! He did a fantastic job and I will definitely be a regular customer. “I’m aiming to reach my 4000th clean within the next year. With the impending arrival of spring many households are preparing for the dreaded spring clean.”

Even for the most enthusiastic spring cleaners, donning rubber gloves and tackling the oven is still one of the most loathed household chores. If people are not thorough with their oven cleaning, fat and food can cause future problems, which could result in an oven fire.
Patrick said: “As outside temperatures plummeted during the winter many people turned to their ovens for hot meals, but more you use your oven the more debris and grease can start to build up and this can affect its efficiency.”
Our Ovenu valeting process is the most thorough in our industry sector and involves dismantling key components of an oven such as the door, interior panels, fan and shelves and placing them into design-registered equipment, which uses non-caustic products to clean the oven parts.

Patrick adds: “Taking the time to get your house in order can be a very satisfying experience, but when it comes to cleaning the oven, most people would rather close the door and put it to the back of their minds!

“By regularly cleaning and maintaining an oven, it will ensure it performs at its best and even help prolong its life, and not need to replace it as often.”

“The whole process takes around three hours and leaves the oven, hob and exterior in immaculate condition. My business benefits from Ovenu being accredited by the British Accreditation Bureau to ISO 9001 and all cleaning products used by Ovenu are environmentally friendly, bio-degradable and conform to the latest government REACH regulations. Our Carbon Remover is also approved by the Vitreous Enamel Association.

Rik Hellewell, (OVENU MD) adds, “Patrick and his business deserve to flourish. He has followed our tried & tested system to the letter over the last 9 years and is a glowing example of how successful franchising can be when working within the confines of an opportunity that is morally and ethically structured. We wish Patrick well for the future.

To see some examples of why Patrick’s business, like so many others are within the OVENU network, is so successful, visit www.ovenubath.net/testimonials.

Dave, who swapped his job as an area supervisor to be his own boss back in 2010, has now delivered his environmentally-friendly cleaning service to hundreds of residential properties, including regular bookings from landlords, lettings agents and local schools.

To meet demand for the Ovenu service, Dave has recruited his wife Helen to arrange the administration of the business, which will enable him to spend more time at customers’ properties.

Dave, aged 50, said: “Bringing my wife on board last year has really brought everything together. Together we have increased our customer database dramatically and, in turn, our turnover of work to at least three cleans a day.”

“We operate the business on the ethos of never letting any clients down. We always aim to be at each appointment on time, and if things are running late, notice is given well in advance.”

“Starting up a new business in the current climate was never going to be easy, but with Ovenu’s simple and affordable business model and the support of my wife, it has proved to be a great success.”

Dave operates his business as part of our UK wide Ovenu franchise network. Supported by an establish brand and business model, Ovenu franchisees cover more than 100 locations as well as in Europe, America and Australia.

Managing Director of Ovenu, Rik Hellewell, said: “Dave has grown his business rapidly in the first two years and his continuing enthusiasm never fails to impress.”

“Together, Dave and Helen have created a network of loyal Ovenu customers, and are a true testament to the possibilities of business success when people work hard and have a stake in their business.”

For more information contact Dave Simmonds at Ovenu on 01788 816863 or visit http://www.ovenurugby.net/

Colin, who recently celebrated his 5th year in business, is bucking the trend by using his environmentally-friendly cleaning service to clean an average of more than 30 ovens per month in the Woking & Guildford area.

Colin receives regular bookings from residential clients, landlords, lettings agents and local schools leaving them with ovens, hob, extractors and microwaves that look like new.

Colin said: “I’m so pleased to have reached this business milestone and I’m very much looking forward to continue growing my client base even further. I’m proud that I’ve managed to establish a strong reputation within the local are and many of my new customers now come from recommendations.”

Even during the recession Colin is finding that giving good customer service and peoples ‘make do and mend’ philosophy means that many clients are sprucing up their old appliances to save money rather than splashing cash on new ones.

Colin, who had previously worked as a trained mechanic most of his life, had decided to take the plunge into becoming an OVENU franchisee owner when a friend referred him to Ovenu after he signalled his interest into becoming self-employed.

Colin added: “Being self employed allows me to be in charge of my own time and work load, it’s fantastic! Working with Ovenu was a clear choice as it offers solid support and fully comprehensive training.”

“One of the most satisfying parts of my job has to be seeing the delighted looks on my customers’ faces once I have completed the job. “

Rik Hellewell, Founder of Ovenu, said: “It’s great to see Colin doing so well. He is a very hard worker and his entrepreneurial spirit has proved it’s possible to succeed when people work hard and a have a stake in their business.”

To see what a great selection of Colin’s clients have genuinely commented about his service, visit www.ovenuwoking.net/testimonials

Andy, 33, will now manage and direct the operations of the business that serves customers throughout the West of Southampton and the New Forest.

Andy takes on the franchise after nine years working within the building trade in London. After hearing that former franchisee Terry Nash was looking to retire, Andy asked for first refusal on the business as he was looking for a new challenge.

Since being founded in 1994, Ovenu’s environmentally-friendly service attracts over 55,000 clients a year. The franchise model has been successfully replicated around the world, including Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

The valeting service involves dismantling key components of an oven and placing them into design-registered equipment, which uses non-caustic products to clean the oven parts. The whole process takes around three hours and leaves the oven, hob and exterior in immaculate condition.

Andy said: “After spending many years working within the building trade in London, I wanted a change and began to look for opportunities for local work in my area. I knew Terry through friends and heard that he was looking to retire so took the opportunity to ask him for first refusal on the business.
“I’m used to visiting people’s houses as a builder and enjoy being my own boss so I’m looking forward to the challenge.

“The business is well established and has great potential. I hope to expand the customer area within the next six months.”

Rik Hellewell, Managing Director of Ovenu said: “Andy is a hardworking man and it’s great to have him join our team. His sound business knowledge can be transferred across to running a very successful franchise.

“Franchising is about working within a business with the support, back up and advice of a larger network behind you. Our franchise network continues to thrive. Andy’s experience will set him in good stead for developing a strong and successful business.”

For more information about Ovenu, or to make a booking, call 0800 140 9800 or visit www.ovenu.co.uk