Drain Technology

What Drain Technology does

Drain Technology UK Limited is a privately held specialist drainage, liquid-waste and traffic management contractor headquartered in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, operating from depots in Oxford and Cardiff and serving central and southern England and Wales. The company delivers a broad service portfolio spanning blocked-drain clearance, sewer cleaning and rehabilitation (including trenchless methods such as pipe lining, patch repair, Quick-Lock and re-rounding), CCTV drain surveying with Wincan reporting, tanker and liquid-waste removal (gully emptying, septic tank and cesspool emptying, oil interceptor emptying, flood clearance), pump station and treatment plant maintenance, confined-space entry, off-road remote access works, and civil engineering and groundworks. The infrastructure underpinning delivery is a fleet of more than ten specialist vehicles, including 26t jetvac tankers, 32t DSU water-recycler tankers, 32t super vacuum tankers, 40t articulated tankers, Gerotto remote suction crawlers, push-rod and crawler CCTV units, floating CCTV, and welfare/confined-space units.

The company operates three differentiated units. Its TTM Division provides temporary traffic management, road closures, diversions and Chapter 8/NHSS 12D-compliant setups, supported by a dedicated civil-engineering capability covering drainage adoption, dredging and groundworks. A Rail Division, launched in December 2020 and now comprising nearly 20 PTS AC-DCCR and ICI certified operatives, delivers RISQS-accredited drainage cleaning, surveying, pipe rehabilitation, liquid-waste removal and confined-space works to Network Rail, London Underground, London Overground and Tier 1 rail contractors. Accreditations across ISO 45001/14001/9001, RISQS, CHAS, Achilles, Constructionline, SafeContractor, Smas Worksafe and NHSS 12D underpin eligibility for regulated tenders.

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service engagements including per-job tanker work, quoted drainage and civil-engineering projects, CCTV surveys, maintenance contracts and emergency 24/7 call-outs. Customers span enterprise (Network Rail, NHS, telecommunications, local authorities, Tier 1 rail contractors, house builders), commercial property, residential/homeowners, agriculture and the public sector. Services are delivered directly via phone, email and web enquiry channels with no intermediary or reseller layer. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly published; the company is founder-owned (Steve and Suzy Gibbard), with no external funding, parent company or public listing disclosed in the available data.

Name

Drain Technology

Legal name

DRAIN TECHNOLOGY (UK) LIMITED

Website

https://draintechnology.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Drain Technology UK is a privately held specialist contractor delivering drainage, liquid-waste, traffic management, civil engineering and rail infrastructure services across central and southern England and Wales, serving enterprise customers including Network Rail, London Underground, the NHS and local authorities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drainage Services

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Drain Cleaning (Commercial/Industrial) (HSAOABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Drain Clog Removal & Hydro-Jetting (HSAOAMAB), Sump Pump & Sewage Ejector Pump Service (HSAOABAM), Lift Station & Pump Station Operations & Maintenance (BPALAMAI), Storm Drain & Yard Drain Cleaning & Repair (HSAOABAL)

Keywords

• Drainage services
• Sewer cleaning
• Tanker services
• CCTV drain surveys
• Traffic management

Headquarters

HQ city

Abingdon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drainage & Sewer Services: Blocked drain clearing, drain and sewer cleaning, pipe lining, pipe descaling, localised patch repair, concrete cutting and obstacle removal, drainage excavations and repairs, maintenance contracts. Delivered by trained operative teams using specialist equipment.
2. Tanker & Liquid Waste Services: Liquid waste and sewage removal, flood clearance, septic tank and cesspool emptying, gully emptying, oil interceptor emptying, pump station emptying and cleaning. Charged per job/service, with emergency call-out premium.
3. Survey & Investigation: CCTV drain surveys (domestic and commercial), manhole inspections, man entry inspections, home buyer drain surveys, drain mapping, topographical surveys and CAD drawings. Billed per survey or project.
4. TTM Division (Traffic Management & Civils): Traffic management services (temporary traffic lights, road closures, diversions), civil engineering and groundworks, dredging, road adoption management. Delivered by TTM Division as a distinct operational unit.
5. Rail Division Services: Rail drainage cleaning, surveying, pipe rehabilitation, liquid waste removal, confined space works. RISQS-accredited services supporting Network Rail, London Underground, and London Overground infrastructure.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Drain Technology provides commercial, construction, environmental, and domestic drain services including blocked drain clearance, drain and sewer cleaning, CCTV surveying, pipe lining and patch repair, tanker-based liquid waste and sewage removal, pump station maintenance, traffic management, and civil engineering works. Services are delivered via trained operative teams using specialist fleet (jetvac tankers, water recycler tankers, super vacuum tankers, CCTV units, and remote access equipment) operating 24/7 from Oxford and Cardiff depots across central and southern England and Wales. The TTM Division supplies traffic management and civils, and a Rail Division serves Network Rail, London Underground, and London Overground with RISQS-accredited drainage services.

Product overview

Drain Technology is a service-based company offering a comprehensive suite of drainage, waste management, traffic management, and civil engineering services across central and southern England and Wales. The company operates multiple service divisions: the core Blocked Drains & Tanker Services division providing drain clearing, sewer maintenance, CCTV surveying, and liquid waste removal; the TTM Division (Traffic Management & Civils) offering traffic management solutions, dredging, and groundworks; and a dedicated Rail Division for rail infrastructure drainage services. Key equipment includes a diverse fleet of jetting units, vacuum tankers, water recyclers, CCTV survey units, and off-road access equipment. Services are delivered from depots in Oxford and Cardiff with 24/7 emergency response capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TTM Division: Traffic Management and Civils division of Drain Technology UK Ltd offering traffic management solutions and small civis works.

Products and services

• Blocked Drains & Tanker Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,872,000 litres of waste moved during a single emergency flooding response in Wantage
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Network RailcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrain Technology provides drainage, cleaning, surveying, and rehabilitation services for Network Rail infrastructure. RISQS-accredited rail division supports track drainage, catch pits, UTXs, pipework, water courses, and bridge culverts. All rail operatives are PTS AC-DCCR and ICI certified.
• London UndergroundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRISQS-accredited rail division provides drainage services for London Underground infrastructure alongside London Overground and other rail clients.
• House Builders and DeveloperscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull turnkey contractor working closely with clients across the housing and development sector. In-house Adoptions Manager (from national house builder background) coordinates drainage, CCTV surveying, repairs, and adoption works for S38 drainage schemes. Civil works include manhole repairs, highways and footpath reinstatement.
• Tier One Rail ContractorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrain Technology provides specialist rail drainage services to Tier 1 rail contractors. RISQS accreditation and in-house PTS-qualified staff (saving need for TVPs) differentiate from competitors who simply provide tankers and labour on TVPs.
• Helen & Douglas HouseminorOthersDrain Technology has chosen Helen & Douglas House (registered hospice for terminally ill children) as its charity partner. The company donates £1.00 from every completed job to Molly's Butterfly Fund and Helen & Douglas House. Since 2006 Steve & Suzy Gibbard and their community have raised £52,812.30.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Drain Doctor: UK-wide plumbing and drainage franchise network providing emergency drain unblocking, CCTV surveys, and repair services to residential and commercial customers. Comparable in service mix and SMB/residential customer focus.
• Metro Rod: National UK drainage services franchise offering blocked drain clearance, CCTV surveys, pipe lining, and tanker services to commercial and residential customers. Closely comparable business model and customer base to Drain Technology's blocked drain and survey offering.
• Cappagh Browne: UK utilities contractor providing drainage, civils, and infrastructure services to water companies, local authorities, and developers. Comparable in scope across drainage maintenance, civils works, and water utility client base.

Broad incumbents

• Biffa: UK-wide waste collection, recycling, and waste management services company with industrial cleaning and liquid waste removal capabilities. Broad incumbent with overlapping liquid waste removal service line.
• SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK: UK waste management and recycling services provider offering liquid waste treatment, industrial cleaning, and environmental services. Adjacent competitor in waste/sewage handling and disposal.
• Clancy Docwra: Major UK infrastructure contractor with drainage, civils, and utilities services for water companies, highways, and rail. Operates a larger fleet and broader geographic footprint than Drain Technology with overlapping service lines.
• Lanes Group: Largest UK drainage, sewer, and utility services contractor operating a national fleet of jet vac tankers across commercial, rail, water utility, and highways segments. Direct competitor to Drain Technology's core drainage and tanker business with significantly broader geographic coverage and scale.
• Veolia Environmental Services UK: Major UK waste management and environmental services provider including liquid waste, septic, and industrial cleaning services. Adjacent competitor in tanker/liquid waste services, particularly for commercial and industrial customers.

Regional players

• Octavian Services: UK contractor providing drainage, civils, and highway maintenance services to local authorities and developers. Comparable in integrated service offering (drainage + civils + traffic management) and regional operating model.
• McAllister Group: UK drainage and waste management contractor operating across commercial, industrial, and public sector clients. Comparable service mix including tanker services and CCTV surveying, though with different regional concentration.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

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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