Tardis Environmental

What Tardis Environmental does

Tardis Environmental is a UK-based, privately held environmental services company founded in 1991 and headquartered in Telford. The company provides portable toilet hire, liquid waste disposal, drainage services, bulk water supply, water testing, and a broad equipment hire catalogue (waste tanks, water bowsers, road sweepers, suction excavators, fuel bowsers, pumps, dust suppression units) to construction sites, events and festivals, agriculture, film/TV production, emergency response, and remote worksites. Its operational base comprises a fleet of over 150 vehicles operating from 9 strategically placed depots, supporting nationwide same-day and next-day service delivery under UKAS, FORS GOLD, and Safe Contractor accreditations, with an Environment Agency waste carrier licence for hazardous waste handling.

The core technology stack is asset-intensive and physical: vacuum and jet vac tanker fleets ranging from 7.5-tonne mini tankers to 44-tonne articulated units, high-pressure water jetting systems with up to 100 metres of jetting hose, CCTV drain survey equipment, WRAS-approved water vessels, and ADR-compliant transport for hazardous liquids. Service delivery is supported by an in-house automated re-ordering system and online calculators for portable toilet and tank sizing, but the technology footprint is operational rather than software-led.

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring equipment hire and servicing contracts (portable toilet hire, welfare unit servicing, waste tank rental), professional-service engagements for liquid waste removal and drainage work, and usage-based bulk water delivery. Pricing is quote-based across short- and long-term hire periods, with no public rate cards. Distribution is direct, via phone (0800 731 0589), email, website enquiry, and a nationwide field sales and delivery operation, with the Tardis H2O sub-brand focused on water services. The customer base is diversified across multiple verticals, with named marquee accounts in events (Glastonbury, Lee Valley Olympic 2012 campsite) and a broad unnamed base of UK construction and infrastructure clients.

Name

Tardis Environmental

Legal name

Tardis Environmental UK Limited

Website

https://tardishire.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tardis Environmental is a UK-based private environmental services company founded in 1991, providing portable toilet hire, liquid waste disposal, drainage services, bulk water supply, and equipment hire to construction, events, agriculture, and emergency response customers from 9 depots and a 150+ vehicle fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Solid Waste Collection (562111), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Portable Toilet Rental & Servicing (BPALAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compactor, Container & Roll-off Services (Rental, Service & Logistics) (EUAIAGAC), Commercial & Office Waste Collection (Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAA), Container Rental, Delivery & Servicing (Carts/Bins) (BPALAAAG)

Keywords

• Portable toilet hire
• Liquid waste removal
• Bulk water delivery
• Drainage services
• Waste management equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Telford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment Hire: Rental and hire services for portable toilets, waste tanks, water tanks, bowsers, pumps, road sweepers, suction excavators, fuel bowsers. Short and long-term hire options available.
2. Servicing Services: Toilet servicing and cleaning, welfare unit servicing, portable toilet maintenance. Regular scheduled services for construction sites and events.
3. Wet Waste Services: Liquid waste removal, septic tank emptying, hazardous waste disposal, interceptor emptying, drainage services, flood response.
4. Water Supply Services: Bulk water delivery, construction water supply, drinking water, emergency water supply, water testing and chlorination services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tardis Environmental is a UK environmental services company that provides portable toilet and shower hire, liquid waste removal (septic tank emptying, hazardous waste disposal, interceptor emptying, drilling slurry removal, flood response), bulk water supply and delivery, water testing and chlorination, drainage services (CCTV surveys, high pressure jetting, drain repairs), and equipment hire (waste tanks, water tanks/bowsers, road sweepers, suction excavators, pumps). Services are delivered via a fleet of 150+ vehicles operating from 9 depots across the UK, with 24/7 emergency response.

Product overview

Tardis Environmental is a UK-based environmental services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of waste management, water services, and equipment hire solutions. The company operates as a unified service offering centered around three main divisions: Wet Waste Services (including liquid waste removal, septic tank emptying, drainage services, and hazardous waste disposal), Tardis H2O Water Services (bulk water supply, water testing, and storage solutions), and Equipment Hire (portable toilets, sanitation facilities, tankers, tankers, bowsers, pumps, and specialist vehicles). Services span portable toilet and shower hire, waste tank and water tank rental, CCTV drain surveys, high pressure jetting, water testing, and custom tank fabrication. The company operates a fleet of over 150 vehicles nationwide and provides 24/7 emergency response capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tardis H2O: Division of Tardis Environmental specializing in bulk water supply and associated services including water testing, deep cleansing, chlorination, and lab reporting.

Products and services

• Wet Waste Services Comprehensive bulk wet waste removal services including toilet block tank emptying, septic tank emptying, hazardous waste disposal, drilling slurry removal, flood response, drain services, interceptor emptying, high pressure jetting, oil removal and CCTV drain surveys for construction sites, events and commercial customers across the UK.
• Portable Toilet & Shower Hire Rental and scheduled servicing of portable toilets, shower units, urinals and welfare sanitation facilities for construction sites, events, festivals, and welfare purposes across the UK.
• H2O Water Services Bulk water supply and delivery services for construction, events, swimming pools, soakaway testing, percolation testing, ballast, water barriers, emergency supply and testing applications, with storage capacities from 1,000 to 30,000 litres and bottled drinking water supply.
• Water Testing, Sampling & Analysis Commercial and domestic water testing, sampling and analysis services assessing chemical, physical and microbiological properties, including drinking water testing, legionella water testing, and water chlorination services.
• Waste Tanks Waste tanks available for rental/hire ranging from 1,000 to 38,000 litres in storage capacity, including open top waste tanks, cylindrical underground waste tanks, ISO waste tanks, and custom fabrication options.
• Water Tanks & Bowsers Wide range of water tanks and bowsers for hire including road towable, site towable, and static options, with WRAS approved products for drinking water applications.
• Road Sweepers Road sweepers equipped with dual sweeper functionality, high pressure water systems and gully emptiers, available for rental/hire across the UK.
• Suction Excavators Range of suction excavators available for hire across the UK for non-destructive excavation and waste removal.
• Portable Bathrooms, Showers & Wash Stations Portable bathrooms, showers and wash stations for rental/hire, including portable shower units, trailers, and portable sinks.
• Solar Toilets & Solar Bathrooms Solar powered portable bathrooms and toilets available for hire across the UK.
• Fuel Bowsers & Fuel Tanks Fuel bowsers available for rental/hire on flexible periods, ideal for bulk fuel supply for construction sites and vehicles.
• Custom Waste Tank Fabrication Custom waste tank fabrication services crafting custom waste tanks to exact specifications, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Tardis Plumbing & Installation Fitter Services On-site plumbing and fitting services, installing equipment to toilet blocks, welfare cabins and shower blocks for construction sites and events.
• WAC Testing, Waste Sample Collection and Lab Testing Waste sample collection, WAC testing and lab testing services to assess and classify waste, ensuring legal compliance in disposal processes.
• Water Tank & Vessel Cleaning Complete water vessel cleaning services, from water quality testing to deep cleaning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 years in business since 1991
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Site Equip Ltd: UK-based provider of portable toilets, welfare units, and site equipment hire for construction and events - directly comparable to Tardis's portable sanitation and equipment hire offering in the same UK customer segments.
• Hippo Group (formerly Andrews Sykes): UK provider of portable toilets, welfare units, and temporary site services with a comparable nationwide depot network serving construction, events, and industrial customers.
• Welfare 4 Hire: UK portable toilet and welfare unit hire specialist serving construction sites and events - directly overlapping Tardis's primary portable sanitation and welfare servicing lines.
• Lavatory Hire Ltd: UK portable toilet and shower hire company serving events, construction, and commercial customers - directly comparable service offering and target market to Tardis.
• Euro Toilet Hire: UK portable toilet and event sanitation hire provider focused on festivals, sporting events and construction - directly competitive with Tardis in the same UK event and construction verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Biffa plc: UK's largest listed waste management company offering waste collection, recycling, and treatment across municipal, commercial, and industrial customers - broad incumbent with overlapping wet waste and hazardous waste capabilities versus Tardis's specialized portable sanitation focus.
• Veolia UK: Global environmental services incumbent operating in the UK across waste management, water services, and hazardous waste treatment - broader portfolio than Tardis with overlap in liquid waste and water services.
• FCC Environment: UK waste management and recycling services provider serving municipal and commercial customers - broad incumbent with overlap in wet waste collection and disposal.
• Clean Harbors: North American hazardous waste management and environmental services company - comparable in the hazardous waste disposal and emergency spill response services that Tardis provides, though at much larger scale.
• Initial Washroom Solutions (Rentokil Initial): Global hygiene and washroom services group that provides portable and permanent washroom solutions across commercial and industrial customers - overlaps with Tardis's portable toilet and welfare servicing business as part of a broader pest control and hygiene portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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