Drain Laying Business for Sale Auckland
Profitable Long-Established Drainlayer
Why buy this Drain Laying Business
Drain Laying Business for Sale Auckland
Established for close to 40 years, this respected drain laying and drainage contractor, based within 25km of Auckland CBD, is a rare chance to buy a profitable, referral-driven business with a loyal client base.
The business specialises in small subdivision work, alongside private house and commercial drainage, detention/retention tanks, private pump stations, directional drilling and PE pipe installation. It is an approved Watercare and Council contractor and has built its name on fair, honest, quality workmanship. Between 40 and 60 regular clients, including developers, project managers and engineers, keep the team busy through repeat work and referrals alone.
Highlights:
- Revenue of $1.02M and adjusted EBPIDT of $266,483 (vendor-supplied, includes add-backs) for the year to 31 March 2026, after allowing for a full-time drainlayer's wage
- Revenue above $1M in each of the last three financial years
- Approved Watercare and Council contractor
- Three experienced drainlayers, two with 10+ years of service, who are used to working largely unsupervised
- Owner already stepping back, with the newest team member (currently sitting his HT licence) taking on more of the role
- Home-based, with no premises lease
- Trucks, diggers, plant and equipment included
- MYOB, Car track vehicle tracking and fuel cards already in place
- 2% supplier rebate on purchases, paid monthly
- Clear growth potential, with no website or marketing spend to date
Ideal for a working owner-operator, or an established civil or drainage company looking to expand. The vendor is ready for retirement.
Asking price: $525,000 plus GST (if any), including $83,000 of tangible assets and $2,000 of stock.
Information Memorandum available on signing a confidentiality agreement. Buyers should complete their own due diligence and seek professional advice.
* For confidentiality purposes this listing has been listed under NAI Harcourts address.
Lester de Vere
