Drainage Professionals Commercial and Residential For Sale

Business description

Established in 1990, incorporated in 2000 this business established a reputation for client satisfaction and is first choice for drainage throughout Southern England, in both the residential and commercial sector. It specializes in drain repairs/renewals, specifying, installing and commissioning septic tanks, CCTV surveys, HPW testing, no dig repairs, soakaways, licensed road opening, main sewer connections & diversions and installation of sewerage treatment plants.

The business is in the enviable position of being the largest drain business within the surrounding geographical area. It offers a professional job, staff are very experienced in accessing the correct solutions as per the client requirements. To ensure that a high level of precision engineering is carried out, only top quality equipment is used. Through the use of accurate equipment and expert management skills the business has gained the competitive advantage.

The business has invested extensively in technology and has ensured that only the finest plant and equipment is used. In order to assess the condition of a drain, an effective survey method is to use a small closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera probe. The camera is fed through the drain line underground and presents a detailed colour TV picture on the TV monitor. A videotape is also made to allow the survey to be reviewed at a later date. If required, the drain line can be fully cleaned, using water-jetting equipment, to enable a clear survey of the internal pipe structure to be undertaken.

With four camera vans, the team are highly experienced and offer a solution that will provide years of dependable service. Stringent regulations govern the installation of septic tanks, and there are several reasons why a septic tank may not be appropriate for the client’s property. The business is able to give the best possible guidance that is needed to decide on what system is appropriate for each client.

The workshop is fully fitted with 8 tonne ramp and handles vehicle and plant maintenance in house.

This business offers an excellent opportunity to any investor seeking a business that has an excellent understanding of the market place and understands the high level of quality control and client satisfaction that needs to be carried out.

Property information

Location:

The business operates from substantial premises in Hampshire with offices, workshop and a yard. There is ample room for expansion on the premises.

The vendor owns the freehold and is prepared to grant a new lease OR will sell the freehold property.

Other information

Expansion potential:

Customer Service

• Personal and individual service
• Excellent lines of communication
• High standards of health and safety
• Tidy site works
• Quick response time to queries
• Only quality materials used with the correct specifications
• Excellent preparation and management of site works
• Own Health and Safety office


Key Strengths

• Personal and friendly service
• Commitment to providing a quality service
• Highly skilled and qualified workforce
• Thorough and efficient service
• Careful attention to detail
• Precision workmanship
• Quality control
• Excellent reputation
• Health and safety awareness
• Sites are immaculate
• Loyal and dedicated staff
• Continual training of workforce

Key Opportunities

• Excellent opportunity to focus on expansion
• Scope to further employ skilled/experienced labour
• Opportunity employ on site supervisors
• Excellent opportunity to employ a sales division
• Room for expansion
• Scope to invest in further services such as plumbing
• Excellent opportunity to further develop the headquarters base
• Increase advertising and marketing methods

Competition / Market:

The business advertises its services through the yellow pages, press releases and public relations, trade shows, Yell.com, through exhibitions, public relations, internet and the use of the business’s own user friendly, well designed website. The business has had an excellent response to the website, as it is informative and easy to follow. The business also uses their own form of marketing and that is to display the business’s website on the side of the business vehicles. They also advertise through using their CCTV facility to generate later work. Further marketing is done through the use of card adverts for pre -house purchase draw surveys.

Support & training:

The owners are happy to assist with full hand over and the training to ensure a smooth transition of the business to its new owners, one of the directors will remain, should he be required, to assist in the management and can offer considerable advice and information concerning all aspects of the business

Reasons for selling:

The owners wishes to retire