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london drainage facilities, yfm private equity, management buyout

London Drainage

Planned and emergency drainage services, drainage monitoring for real estate managers

YFM investment
Undisclosed
Investment date(s)
2023
Deal type
Buyout
Location
Essex

"We are very proud of LDF’s journey to date, but our partnership with YFM is about taking the business to the next level. YFM’s experience in scaling similar businesses is what we have been looking for. YFM has also spent considerable time getting to know us and our business, so we are pleased to welcome them on board not only as an investor but also as a partner."

Danny Fuller, MD

Key Information

The Business

London Drainage Facilities (LDF) is a leading commercial drainage company providing comprehensive services to clients across London and the surrounding areas. Established in 2006 by Danny and Lucie Fuller, LDF has built a strong reputation for excellence, offering planned and emergency maintenance, drainage repairs, remediation works, CCTV surveys, and the installation of new drainage systems.

Operating 24/7/365, LDF ensures reliability and efficiency in managing both routine and complex drainage issues for a diverse regional client base. The company’s customer-centric approach and high-quality service delivery have made it a trusted name in the industry.

Why We Invested

YFM Equity Partners invested in LDF to support its next phase of growth. The company operates in a resilient and essential sector, with strong demand for professional drainage services. Danny and Lucie Fuller have successfully developed a scalable business model with significant growth potential, making LDF an ideal partner for YFM.

The investment also reflects YFM’s strategy of backing high-potential businesses with a focus on operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. LDF’s commitment to enhancing its service offering and expanding its reach aligns perfectly with YFM’s investment philosophy.

Growth Potential

With YFM’s investment, LDF is poised to accelerate its development through several strategic initiatives:

  • Team Expansion: Growing the engineering team to increase capacity and meet rising demand.
  • Geographic Reach: Extending its services beyond London to cover a broader area, including neighbouring regions.
  • Service Diversification: Introducing complementary services such as plumbing and expanding its planned preventative maintenance (PPM) offering to provide long-term solutions for clients.
  • Technological Advancements: Investing in innovative drainage technologies, including advanced CCTV surveying and monitoring systems, to enhance service efficiency.

These initiatives will enable LDF to solidify its market position and deliver even greater value to its customers.

Impact and Future Plans
Since YFM’s investment, LDF has begun scaling its operations and enhancing its service portfolio to better meet the needs of its growing client base. With a focus on planned preventative maintenance, the company is addressing the increasing demand for proactive drainage management.

Looking forward, LDF aims to build on its strong foundations to become the go-to commercial drainage provider in the South East, driving innovation and operational excellence in the sector.