Clean Sweep Group

What Clean Sweep Group does

Clean Sweep Group (legal entity CleanSweep Ltd) is a family-run, private UK industrial cleaning services company founded around 2000/2001 and headquartered in Gateshead, North East England. The company delivers specialist cleaning across a portfolio of eight-plus service lines: kitchen extraction duct cleaning (to BESA TR19 Grease), Air Handling Unit (AHU) cleaning (to BESA TR/19 internal cleanliness, Clean Air Act 2008 and COSHH), road sweeping, patio/driveway cleaning, roof and gutter cleaning, external render cleaning, decontamination (DEFRA-approved Virocid electrostatic fogging), fire damper testing to BS9999, and specialist Eco Blasting (precision dustless wet-abrasive blasting rated to Ex Zone 1 / Baseefa / TUV / ATEX / NORSOK standards, capable of cleaning up to 18m²/hour at 60m working length).

The company's underlying technology is mechanical and process-oriented rather than digital. Core methods include rotary brush systems reaching up to 35 metres through vertical and horizontal ductwork with bio-degradable chemical foam and HEPA-filtered wet vacuum extraction, an Eco Blast dustless blasting rig with adjustable compressed air/water/blast-media ratios, and handheld electrostatic fogging units for pathogen decontamination. Operations are accredited across BESA, NAADUK, SafeContractor, RCS and the Environment Agency waste carrier scheme.

Clean Sweep Group makes money primarily through quote-based project services and recurring maintenance contracts. Pricing is bespoke and not publicly disclosed; customers obtain free quotes via phone (0191 340 2242), email or web contact form. Service delivery is direct via the company's own employed operators and fleet, with no reseller or franchise layer; the firm also hires out road sweeper and Eco Blast equipment with or without a self-sufficient operator. Customers are diversified across UK hospitals and care homes, hotel groups, food production and manufacturing (Thermopak, TKA Manchester, International Cuisine), higher education (Durham University, contracted since 6 September 2009), MOD/defence sites, financial institutions and construction sites, with service coverage spanning the entire UK from Cornwall to Aberdeen and Norwich to Swansea.

Name

Clean Sweep Group

Legal name

CleanSweep Ltd

Website

https://cleansweepgroup.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clean Sweep Group is a family-run UK industrial cleaning services company based in Gateshead, delivering kitchen extraction duct cleaning, AHU cleaning, Eco Blasting, decontamination, road sweeping and exterior cleaning to hospitals, hotels, food manufacturers, universities, MOD sites and construction clients across the entirety of Great Britain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Services

NAICS

Janitorial Services (561720)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Cleanroom & Controlled Environment Cleaning (BPABABAH)

Keywords

• Industrial cleaning services
• Kitchen extraction ducting
• AHU ventilation cleaning
• Eco blast blasting
• Commercial decontamination services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gateshead

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Industrial Cleaning Services: Project-based and recurring maintenance contracts covering kitchen extraction duct cleaning (3/6/12 monthly frequencies based on usage), AHU cleaning (annual), road sweeping, render cleaning, patio cleaning, roof and gutter cleaning, eco blasting, fire damper testing, and decontamination services. Quote-based pricing; recurring scheduled cleaning contracts (e.g., Durham University since 2009) form a recurring revenue base.
2. Equipment Hire (Road Sweeping & Eco Blasting): Hire of road sweeping equipment with or without a skilled operator; self-sufficient eco blast operator/equipment hire.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Clean Sweep Group is a UK industrial cleaning services provider that delivers specialist on-site cleaning of commercial kitchen extraction ducting, air handling units (AHU), extraction fans, roads, patios, roofs, gutters and rendered facades, complemented by precision dustless Eco Blasting, electrostatic fogging decontamination and BS9999 fire damper testing. Services are performed by the company's own employed field teams using specialist equipment (rotary brush systems up to 35m, HEPA vacuum extraction with CCTV, Zone 1 Ex-rated Eco Blast units) under recurring maintenance contracts or one-off projects, sold via direct quote-based engagement.

Product overview

Clean Sweep Group is a single, unified industrial cleaning services provider rather than a software platform — the offering is delivered as a portfolio of specialist cleaning services that customers can procure individually or in combination. The core services cover Kitchen Extraction Ducting Cleaning (TR19 Grease), AHU Cleaning, Road Sweeping, Patio Cleaning, Roof and Gutter Cleaning, External Render Cleaning and Decontamination (electrostatic fogging). These are complemented by specialist offerings including Eco Blasting (dustless UHP blasting), Extraction Fan Cleaning and Fire Damper Testing, with the Rotary Brush System serving as a key cross-service equipment/method underpinning the duct cleaning work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kitchen Extraction Ducting Cleaning Deep cleaning of commercial kitchen extraction ducting systems to BESA TR19 Grease Regulations using compressed air rotary brush units (up to 25m reach) with brush heads for all duct sizes; includes before/after photographs and a compliance certificate.
• AHU Cleaning Deep cleaning of Air Handling Unit ducting to BESA TR/19 standards using rotary brush systems with up to 35m reach, HEPA-filtered vacuum extraction and CCTV inspection units, delivered in compliance with COSHH, EURO directives, HSE and the Clean Air Act 2008.
• Road Sweeping Professional road sweeping for construction sites and roads covering regular sweeping, emergency clean-up, seasonal maintenance, special event clean-up and equipment hire with or without a skilled operator.
• Patio Cleaning Exterior floor cleaning using rotary floor cleaning machines to remove moss, dirt, mud and algae from patios, decking and driveways.
• Roof and Gutter Cleaning Removal of moss, lichen, algae, bird fouling, leaves and debris from roof tiles and guttering using eco-friendly products, telescopic steam cleaning, telescopic rotary whirl wash and sky-scraper blades.
• Eco Blasting Precision dustless blasting system combining dry blasting simplicity with ultra-high-pressure jetting effectiveness to remove paint, bitumen, oil, grease, oxidation and coatings from concrete, marble, stone, brick, wood, metals, fibreglass, glass, steel and aluminium — up to 18 m²/hour with a 60m working length, certified to SSPC-SP5–SP10 (WAB) / NACE WAB 1.
• External Render Cleaning Removal of dirt, algae, moss and other contaminants from external rendered surfaces using gentle low-pressure washing and eco-friendly products to preserve surface integrity.
• Decontamination Deep cleaning and decontamination of premises using electrostatic handheld fogging systems with DEFRA-approved Virocid cleaning agent to eliminate pathogens and viruses including COVID-19, following UK Government and World Health Organisation guidance.
• Extraction Fan Cleaning Deep cleaning of extraction fans in place using bio-degradable chemical wash units, avoiding the need to remove the fan from its housing.
• Fire Damper Testing Fire and Smoke Control Damper inspection, testing and installation carried out to BS9999 standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eco Blast system cleans up to 18 m² per hour using a 1-inch blast hose with 60-metre working length
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)coreOthersClean Sweep Group is a member of BESA and delivers work certified to BESA TR19 Grease (kitchen extraction) and BESA TR/19 Internal Cleanliness of Ventilation Systems (AHU cleaning) standards.
• National Association of Air Duct Cleaners UK (NAADUK)coreOthersClean Sweep Group is a member of NAADUK, the UK trade body for ventilation system cleaning specialists, supporting their ducting and AHU cleaning services.
• SafeContractor (Alcumus)coreOthersClean Sweep Group holds SafeContractor accreditation, the UK's leading health & safety accreditation for contractors.
• Environment Agency (UK Government)coreOthersClean Sweep Group holds an Environmental Agency waste carrier licence, allowing legal transport of waste extracted during cleaning operations.
• Sunniside FCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerClean Sweep Group sponsors Sunniside FC — local football club partnership supporting community visibility in the North East.
• Alan ArmstrongminorGTM or Marketing PartnerClean Sweep Group sponsors motorcycle competitor Alan Armstrong — sport sponsorship as brand-awareness activity.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Eco Blasting UK: UK dustless and wet abrasive blasting specialist. Closely comparable on Clean Sweep's Eco Blast service line, surface preparation for industrial and heritage substrates, and hazardous-environment work.
• Airtech Surveys: UK ductwork inspection, cleaning and hygiene services provider. Partial overlap with Clean Sweep on BESA-aligned duct and AHU cleaning, with a stronger inspection-and-reporting angle.

Direct peers

• National Ventilation Services (NVS): UK ductwork cleaning and inspection specialist working to BESA TR/19 standards. Comparable on AHU and duct cleaning scope, compliance positioning and mid-market commercial customer base.
• Cleantec Services: UK-wide industrial cleaning company offering ductwork, kitchen extract and AHU cleaning. Closely comparable mid-market specialist serving the same regulated cleaning verticals with BESA-aligned delivery.
• Reactive Services Group: Industrial cleaning and specialist cleaning services contractor in the UK. Comparable on multi-service field delivery (duct, kitchen extract, decontamination) and 24/7 mobilisation across verticals.
• Ductbusters: UK specialist kitchen-extraction and ventilation duct cleaning contractor. Directly comparable on core service lines (TR19 Grease duct cleaning, AHU cleaning, decontamination) and customer verticals (hospitality, education, healthcare).

Broad incumbents

• Mitie: UK facilities management and cleaning services major. Provides industrial and commercial cleaning as part of a wider FM portfolio, including duct and kitchen-extract cleaning for large multi-site customers.
• ServiceMaster Clean (UK franchise network): Franchised commercial and industrial cleaning network across the UK. Overlaps with Clean Sweep on commercial contract cleaning including duct, kitchen extract and decontamination work for mid-market customers.
• Rentokil Initial: Global hygiene and pest-control services giant with a UK facilities-cleaning and decontamination franchise. Overlaps with Clean Sweep on commercial decontamination and hygiene services, but operates at vastly greater scale across many service lines.
• Spotless Group (UK): Large outsourced cleaning and facilities services provider with UK operations. Comparable on commercial and industrial cleaning contracts, though offers a broader portfolio beyond Clean Sweep's specialist duct/blast focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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