Case Studies

Real results from real clients. See how we've helped businesses maximise their asset values and achieve successful outcomes across diverse industries.

Complex Gym Clearance & Valuation — Lincoln

When Lincoln City Council needed to clear two council-owned gyms, they faced an unprecedented logistical challenge that would test the limits of conventional asset clearance services.

The project presented a unique set of obstacles that required innovative thinking and meticulous planning. The council had one non-negotiable requirement: all paperwork must be securely shredded to meet GDPR compliance standards.

What they hadn't anticipated was the sheer volume of documentation that had accumulated over the years, alongside the architectural challenges of a facility designed for fitness, not logistics.

8+ tonnes
paperwork shredded
80+ machines
dismantled & removed

"The upstairs weight-lifting facility had been designed with fitness in mind, not removal logistics. A single narrow staircase and doorway meant that every piece of equipment had to be completely dismantled before it could be carried down by hand."

Our Approach

We carried out a comprehensive site survey, developed a detailed clearance plan that addressed both GDPR compliance and health and safety requirements, and coordinated with our trusted partner, Chadkirk Transport Ltd.

Execution

Every machine was carefully dismantled, catalogued, and either recycled responsibly or disposed of according to environmental standards. Simultaneously, our team ensured every document was securely destroyed to GDPR standards.

Mission Accomplished

The entire operation was completed within the council's strict deadline. Both facilities were cleared, cleaned, and handed back ready for immediate community repurposing.

All stakeholders praised the professionalism and efficiency of the clearance, with zero compliance issues and complete asset recovery optimization.

1,000+
stair trips to clear
upper floor
2
gym facilities cleared
& ready for repurposing

Rapid Steelworks Valuation — Supporting Debt Restructuring

When a steel fabricator and hardware retailer faced insolvency, Griffin James delivered a rapid, comprehensive valuation that allowed the company to enter a Creditors Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) and continue trading rather than collapse.

Days
extremely compressed timescale
CVA
approved & business saved

The project presented unique time pressures that required immediate mobilization and precise execution. The business needed a short-notice valuation of its assets for a debt-restructuring proposal.

Creditors and insolvency practitioners required a reliable, defensible valuation to agree to the CVA that would save the business from liquidation.

"Time was of the essence. We performed an intensive assessment of all tangible assets, working directly with the owners and conducting out-of-hours site inspections to meet the critical deadline."

Execution

We performed an intensive assessment of all tangible assets, worked directly with owners to collect data efficiently, and conducted out-of-hours site inspections to meet the deadline.

Our Approach

We produced a detailed valuation report that clearly justified the proposed restructuring plan, providing the credibility needed for stakeholder confidence.

Steel
fabricator & hardware
retailer saved
100%
stakeholder confidence
& trust built

Crisis Averted

The valuation supported the CVA, enabling the company to keep trading while paying creditors over time. By meeting the tight deadline and providing a credible assessment, we built trust with both business owners and creditors.

This case demonstrates Griffin James's ability to mobilise quickly for distressed companies, helping them avoid liquidation through expert valuation and strategic advice.

Urgent Valuation Saves Lancashire Glass Processor

A flood-damaged glass processor in Lancashire was running out of cash. Griffin James produced an urgent valuation within days, enabling a sale that kept the business trading and protected local jobs.

Exceptional flood damage and a sharp drop in online sales left the company with minimal working capital. The directors needed a valuation quickly to decide whether to liquidate and sell the assets or seek another solution.

Time was running out, and the business faced an immediate crisis that could have resulted in the loss of numerous local jobs and significant community disruption.

Few Days
rapid response & delivery
Jobs
preserved & protected

"We met with the director to fully understand the business's position, inspected all equipment and stock thoroughly, and prepared a detailed valuation report within a matter of days."

Our Approach

We met with the director to fully understand the business's position and inspected all equipment and stock thoroughly. Our team worked around the clock to prepare a comprehensive assessment.

Execution

We prepared a detailed valuation report within a matter of days and provided clear guidance on next steps and potential sale avenues to maximise asset recovery.

Community Impact

The valuation facilitated a managed liquidation and asset sale that allowed the company to continue operating under new ownership. By acting quickly, Griffin James helped protect numerous local jobs and minimise disruption to the community.

This case demonstrates Griffin James's ability to support businesses facing unexpected disasters with rapid valuations and practical advice.

Flood
damage crisis
overcome
Business
sold & jobs
preserved
"Every business has untapped value. Our role is to identify, quantify, and unlock that value when it matters most."

Griffin James — Expert Asset Valuation & Strategic Disposal

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