SALISBURY-based business Drain Services Ltd has been sold to Unbloc Drainage Engineers Ltd.

The sale of the business, which was handled by The Camlee Group of South Manchester, was completed at the end of July, for an undisclosed amount.

Owned by John and Sandra Kelly, Drain Services Ltd operates throughout south Wiltshire, west Hampshire and east Dorset. Offering drain clearing, surveys and repairs, the business has served a mixture of private and commercial customers including high-profile contracts with local authorities and government organisations.

Founded in 1979, Unbloc combines professional expertise with family-owned ethics, and offers a range of services to London and the Home Counties.

Project Director at The Camlee Group Paul Thompson, who led negotiations for the sale, said: “We approached Unbloc having already identified them as an ideal fit with our clients.”

Having established the business over 20 years ago, Sandra Kelly is pleased with the deal which will allow her and husband John to retire from the business.

“It was important to us that we found a buyer who shared the same philosophy and we are delighted with the outcome, which will also secure a future for our 22-strong team of loyal employees.”