What Clearway Environmental Services does

Clearway Environmental Services is a UK private limited company founded in 1981/1982 and headquartered in Kingston upon Hull. The company provides drainage, sewer, and liquid waste management services to Commercial & Industrial customers, Domestic households, and Local Authorities, with operational coverage spanning Hull, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and a wider nationwide UK footprint. Following a January 2024 relocation, the main office sits on Stockholm Road within the Sutton Fields Industrial Estate. The company operates with 11–50 employees and runs a 24/7, 365-day service model.

Service delivery is built around a specialized, capital-intensive fleet: six Muller Super Recyclers, vacuum tankers, CCTV survey vehicles, robotic cutting equipment, UV CIPP (cured-in-place pipe) relining systems, and gritting vehicles. The service mix covers blocked drain clearance, liquid waste disposal, CCTV drainage surveys, trenchless UV drain relining, robotic cutting, industrial and gutter cleaning, gritting and road sweeping, septic tank services, and highways support. The technology stack is physical-asset-centric, with no disclosed software, data, or AI components.

Clearway runs a sales-led, direct field services model, generating revenue through transactional and contract-based drainage, waste removal, and maintenance work executed by its own crews using company-owned equipment. The business holds several industry accreditations — SSIP, Safecontractor, CHAS, Water Jet Association, CIS, and Achilles — that function as procurement pre-qualifications for commercial and public-sector work. The company appears to be privately held, with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or named management team, suggesting founder or family ownership.

Name

Clearway Environmental Services

Legal name

Clearway Environmental Services Ltd

Website

https://clearway-environmental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clearway Environmental Services is a UK-based drainage, sewer, and liquid waste management company founded in 1981/82, operating 24/7 from Kingston upon Hull with a specialized fleet serving commercial, domestic, and local authority customers across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and the wider UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drainage and Waste Management Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (5621), Septic Tank and Related Services (562991), Remediation Services (56291)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950), Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Sewer & Stormwater Line Cleaning (Jetting, Rooting) (BPALAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drain Cleaning (Residential) (HSAOABAA), Street & Outdoor Cleaning Equipment (Street Sweepers, Litter Vacuums) (IMAHALAG), Underground Downspout Drain Lines (Installation, Cleaning & Repair) (HSAIAKAG), Drain Openers & Pipe Cleaners (Caustic/Acidic) (CRAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Drainage services
• Liquid waste disposal
• CCTV drain surveys
• Industrial cleaning
• Sewer maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston upon Hull

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drain & Sewer Cleaning and Maintenance Services: Core revenue stream from drain unblocking, sewer cleaning, CCTV surveys, drain relining and repair, and robotic cutting services for commercial and domestic customers. Services are billed on a per-job basis with quotes provided for each project. Operates 24/7 365 days a year.
2. Liquid Waste Disposal Services: Collection, transportation, and disposal of liquid waste including food waste, cement, powder, special waste, liquid sludges, solvents, grease, oils, and interceptor waste. Waste is transported to fully licensed waste recycling centres in compliance with Environmental Agency guidelines. Revenue is per job/service based on volume and waste type.
3. Industrial Cleaning Services: Includes industrial cleaning, gutter cleaning, hot/cold water jetting, grit blasting, graffiti removal, stone floor cleaning, and wall cladding restoration. Provided to commercial and industrial customers on a per-job quotation basis.
4. Winter Maintenance Services (Gritting & Road Sweeping): Seasonal gritting and road sweeping services for local authorities and large companies throughout Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Available 24/7 365 days per year. Revenue is generated through planned maintenance contracts and per-visit services.
5. Septic Tank Services: Emptying and disposal services for septic tanks in rural areas. Minimum annual emptying required for operational compliance. Revenue per visit/service, with disposal documented through licensed waste transfer notes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Clearway Environmental Services provides on-site drainage, sewer, and liquid waste management services to commercial, industrial, and domestic customers across the UK. Its core offering covers blocked drain and toilet clearance, CCTV drain surveys, no-dig UV CIPP drain relining and robotic cutting repairs, liquid waste collection and disposal, industrial and gutter cleaning, septic tank emptying, and winter gritting/road sweeping. All work is delivered 24/7, 365 days a year via the company's own specialist fleet of Muller Super Recyclers, vacuum tankers, CCTV vehicles, robotic cutting units, and gritting/sweeping vehicles.

Product overview

Clearway Environmental Services is a drainage and waste management company offering a comprehensive suite of environmental services rather than a single software product. The company operates as a total solutions provider combining specialist vehicle fleet (Muller Super Recyclers, Vacuum Tankers, Rolba Tankers) with advanced no-dig technologies (UV CIPP relining, robotic cutting, CCTV surveys) to deliver integrated drainage, liquid waste management, industrial cleaning, and highway maintenance services. Services are categorized into Commercial (blocked drains, liquid waste disposal, highways, CCTV surveys, UV drain relining, robotic cutting, industrial cleaning, gritting) and Domestic (blocked toilets/drains, CCTV surveys, septic tanks, drain relining) segments. The portfolio is unified by 24/7 availability, industry accreditations, and a guaranteed workmanship approach across all service lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blocked Drains & Toilets Drain and toilet unblocking service for commercial and domestic customers using high-powered jetting machines, mechanical unblocking equipment, and CCTV assessment. Available 24/7 throughout Hull, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and nationwide with guaranteed workmanship.
• Liquid Waste Disposal Collection, transportation, and licensed disposal of liquid waste including food waste, liquids, cement, powder, special waste, liquid sludges, solvents, grease, and oil/interceptor waste in accordance with Environment Agency guidelines.
• CCTV Drain Surveys CCTV drain and sewer inspection services using endoscopic, push, and crawler cameras surveying pipes from 15mm to 1000mm in diameter and up to 100m in length, with Win Cam software reporting including bound reports and DVD documentation.
• UV Drain Relining & Repair (No-Dig CIPP) No-dig UV cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining service using the STARLIGHT UV system for rehabilitation of sewers and pipelines from DN 80 to DN 300, with curing performed by UV light for rapid turnaround and minimal disruption.
• Highways / Traffic Management Water recycler-equipped highway drainage and traffic management support services delivered nationwide, with vehicles able to work continuously for up to 12 hours while recycling water to support deadline adherence on highway projects.
• Industrial & Gutter Cleaning Comprehensive industrial cleaning service including gutter cleaning using Skyvac carbon fibre pole systems, hot & cold water jetting at 7000 psi (155°C), grit blasting, graffiti removal, stone floor cleaning, and wall cladding cleaning.
• Gritting & Road Sweeping Winter maintenance service including road gritting and roadside sweeping using Road Sweeper Vacuums, Gritters and a compact mini sweeper for awkward locations. Available 24/7 365 days for public highways, industrial estates, housing estates, and car parks across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
• Robotic Cutting No-dig robotic cutting service for removing debris such as concrete, roots, and rubble from drain and sewer networks using 360-degree cutting units operating inside pipes ranging from 100mm to 650mm in diameter, typically followed by UV Patch Lining repairs.
• Septic Tank Services Septic tank emptying, maintenance, and CCTV inspection service for rural properties not connected to main sewer networks, with disposal documented through licensed waste transfer notes.
• Drain Relining & Repair (Domestic) Drain repair service including CCTV-guided diagnosis, relining without excavation for small cracks, emergency excavation, hand digging, and insurance work. Covers new drains, septic tanks, grease traps, and soakaways.
• Domestic Blocked Toilets & Drains Emergency household blocked toilet and drain unblocking service for homeowners and residential property managers in Hull, Beverley, Cottingham, Hessle, Hedon and surrounding Yorkshire and Lincolnshire areas.
• Domestic CCTV Surveys CCTV drain survey service for residential customers using endoscopic, push, and crawler cameras, with full written reports and DVD recordings provided for pre-purchase or insurance purposes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water Recycler enables continuous on-site operation for up to 12 hours without needing to leave site to refill with clean water, reducing fuel costs and carbon footprint
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Metro Rod: Franchise-based UK drainage services network providing drain unblocking, CCTV surveys, and repair services to commercial and domestic customers. Direct competitor in the core blocked-drain service line.
• Morrison Utility Services: UK infrastructure services provider to utility and energy sectors, including drainage and wastewater network maintenance. Comparable in specialist utility and infrastructure drainage contracts.
• Aquatech Industrial Cleaning: UK industrial cleaning contractor offering high-pressure jetting, tank cleaning, and industrial waste removal. Direct peer in industrial/gutter cleaning and high-pressure water jetting services.
• Drain Doctor: National UK franchise network offering plumbing and drain unblocking services for residential and commercial customers. Direct peer in emergency drain response.
• Lanes Group: UK's largest specialist drainage and wastewater services provider, offering drain unblocking, CCTV surveys, no-dig relining, and liquid waste removal. Closest scale competitor to Clearway across the full range of services.
• Adler and Allan: UK environmental services firm providing fuel tank cleaning, industrial cleaning, drain and sewer services, and waste management. Comparable in liquid waste handling and no-dig repair capabilities.
• Cleansing Service Group (CSG): UK provider of industrial services including drain cleaning, CCTV surveys, waste removal, and road sweeping. Direct peer across multiple service categories including highways maintenance.
• Dyno-Rod: National UK drainage and plumbing service franchise specialising in blocked drains, sewer repairs, and emergency callouts. Comparable go-to-market and customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Biffa Group: One of the UK's largest waste management companies providing refuse collection, recycling, and liquid waste services. Broader incumbent with overlapping capability in waste collection and disposal.
• Veolia UK: Global environmental services company with UK operations in waste management, industrial cleaning, and utilities support. Overlaps with Clearway in liquid waste and industrial cleaning segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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