Uckfield Entrepreneurs: Philip Eves of PP Estates
PP Estates is not only Uckfield’s but Sussex’s own independent purveyor of garden tools and machines, whether electric, battery-charged or fuel-driven. While lawnmowers of all types and sizes form a large part of the shop’s sales and showroom area, PP Estates sells tools for almost every job undertaken in any country garden, from postcard to lawn to field. PP Estates is also selling increasing numbers of garden drones and robots. This market is always on the move.
Philip Eves grew up with an affinity for gardens and how to look after them, and as a teenager could often be seen hanging around garden machinery, mowing lawns and servicing lawnmowers. He made a life-enhancing decision to walk away from accountancy once he knew the basics, preferring business practice to theory. His preference for outdoor work also explains why he uses his available spare time to manage a small herd of bullocks and plant a woodland in Blackboys, a unique and sustainable double hobby.
The market is tough, and Philip well knows it even as he steers customers to choose quality products and reliable service in a changing sector where knowledge, trust, and experience remain the critical factors behind successful outcomes.
However, garden machinery provides demonstrable proof that it’s far cheaper to buy a higher quality product that will last when regularly serviced than a cheap manual battery miniature from China. PP Estates deals only with the best suppliers in the business and offers solid and reliable servicing by its seasoned professionals, who bring their considerable experience to customers wanting to buy better and save money.
The workshop department is run by Steve who has worked in the business for nearly 30 years. Sandra, an experienced estate manager, has a comprehensive knowledge of the products and the key clients. Philip tags himself politely as the sales director. But he’s a bit more than that. He’s the proprietor of the company and owner of its premises. It was a shrewd investment.
PP Estates is yet another Uckfield example of successful trading: obtaining and retaining customers with the assurance of high-quality goods and great post-sales service. Perhaps the initial price of that lawnmower may sometimes be higher, but Uckfielders should make no mistake in their choices. For most garden tools and machines, quality purchases turn out cheaper in the longer term, so save money and buy quality at PP Estates in Bell Lane.