Dunton Environmental

What Dunton Environmental does

Dunton Environmental is a UK-based environmental services contractor specialising in contaminated land remediation, waste management, and ground improvement, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Aldridge, West Midlands. The company delivers both on-site services (specialist remediation and earthworks, invasive species treatment, groundwater treatment, waste management) and off-site services through company-owned treatment facilities, including established sites in Ellesmere Port (Northwest) and Birmingham (West Midlands), with new South East and North East facilities being added. Technical differentiation rests on proprietary and patented products such as the Eradzion8 invasive species treatment, the Bio-accelerator for on-site hydrocarbon remediation, and the Dunton Hammer Compaction method, supported by core processes including bioremediation, soil washing, and chemical stabilisation tracked through a Materials Management Plan.

The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Soletanche Freyssinet, the geotechnical and environmental engineering arm of France's Vinci Group, branded in the UK as part of REMEA. Revenue is generated primarily through project-based professional services contracts won via competitive tendering, framework agreements (including the DfE Framework), and direct enterprise engagement, with pricing structured around project-specific quotes reflecting site size, contamination profile, volume, and programme constraints. Customer segments span UK housebuilders (Persimmon Homes, Crest Nicholson, Berkeley Group, Taylor Wimpey), tier-one contractors (Willmott Dixon, Vinci Construction, Mace Group, Wates Group), property developers, infrastructure providers, and public sector clients, with cumulative delivery exceeding £100m across 400+ projects and 1,500+ acres of regenerated land.

Dunton runs an enterprise field sales motion targeting large construction and development firms, leveraging client testimonials, case studies, and industry awards (including RoSPA Gold and Global 100 2026) rather than digital marketing channels. The leadership team is composed of chartered engineers and surveyors with 20+ years of specialist experience, and operational build-out is supported by the Dunton Academy internal training programme and dedicated regional director coverage across the UK.

Name

Dunton Environmental

Legal name

Soletanche Freyssinet

Website

https://duntonenvironmental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dunton Environmental is a UK-based environmental services contractor delivering contaminated land remediation, waste management, and ground improvement to housebuilders, tier-one construction contractors, and public sector clients via owned treatment facilities and proprietary products like the patented Eradzion8.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Remediation Services

NAICS

Remediation Services (56291), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Compactor, Container & Roll-off Services (Rental, Service & Logistics) (EUAIAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Groundwater Extraction, Treatment & Discharge (Pump-and-Treat, reinjection) (BPALAKAF), Landfill Closure, Cap Systems & Post-Closure Corrective Action (BPALAKAL)

Keywords

• Land remediation services
• Contaminated soil treatment
• Waste management solutions
• Ground improvement services
• Invasive species control

Headquarters

HQ city

Aldridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Land Remediation Services: Project-based revenue from contaminated land remediation, including site assessments, treatment, and validation. Revenue generated through competitive tendering and direct client engagement for construction and development projects.
2. Waste Management Services: On-site and off-site waste management including treatment, recycling, and compliant disposal. Revenue from handling hazardous, non-hazardous, and inert waste streams.
3. Off-Site Treatment Facilities: Revenue from contaminated soil treatment, recycling, and aggregate production at company-owned treatment facilities in Ellesmere Port and Birmingham areas.
4. Ground Improvement: Specialist ground improvement services including dynamic compaction, surcharging, and stabilisation to control settlement for development sites.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dunton Environmental provides specialist land remediation, contaminated soil and groundwater treatment, invasive species control, ground improvement, and waste management services to construction, development, demolition, infrastructure, and public sector clients across the UK. Services are delivered both on-site (remediation, earthworks, waste handling, Japanese knotweed treatment, ground improvement) and off-site at company-owned waste treatment facilities in Ellesmere Port, Birmingham, and expanding South East/North East locations, producing recycled aggregates as a by-product.

Product overview

Dunton Environmental operates as a land remediation and waste management company offering both on-site and off-site environmental solutions across the UK. On-site services include Specialist Remediation and Earthworks, Waste Management, Invasive Species Treatment, Land & Soil Remediation, Groundwater Treatment, and Total Waste Management & Disposal. Off-site services are delivered through strategically located treatment facilities (Ellesmere Port, Bridge Street North, and South East/North East facilities) offering Contaminated Soil Treatment & Recycling, Waste Treatment & Disposal, and Recycled Aggregates. The company also operates Dunton Academy as an internal training programme. The portfolio operates as a unified environmental services offering rather than a software platform, with complementary on-site and off-site capabilities that work together to provide complete land remediation and waste management solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Specialist Remediation and Earthworks On-site specialist remediation and earthworks using advanced techniques to restore contaminated land, including site stripping, excavation, and ground improvement for construction and development clients.
• Land and Soil Remediation On-site land and soil remediation addressing contamination caused by industrial waste, hydrocarbons, heavy metals and other pollutants to make land safe, compliant and ready for redevelopment.
• Groundwater Treatment On-site groundwater treatment solutions tackling contamination from industrial discharge, hydrocarbons, heavy metals and other pollutants, protecting local ecosystems during site remediation.
• On-Site Waste Management On-site compliant waste management solutions for the safe handling, treatment and disposal of site-generated materials during construction and remediation projects.
• Total Waste Management and Disposal On-site total waste management services helping businesses reduce landfill dependency, improve sustainability and comply with waste handling regulations.
• Invasive Species Treatment On-site control and removal of invasive species such as Japanese Knotweed using the proprietary Eradzion8 product, safeguarding sites for future development.
• Contaminated Soil Treatment and Recycling Off-site treatment centre service receiving contaminated soil from construction sites and processing it using bioremediation, soil washing and stabilisation for safe reuse, diverting material from landfill.
• Off-Site Waste Treatment and Disposal Off-site facility accepting hazardous, non-hazardous and inert waste, sorting and treating each stream to correct standards with full duty-of-care documentation.
• Recycled Aggregates Crushing and screening of inert materials such as concrete and hardcore into high-quality recycled aggregate for resale and reuse on construction sites.
• Ellesmere Port Waste Treatment Facility Company-owned waste treatment facility in Ellesmere Port providing expert waste processing and contaminated soil treatment services across the Northwest of the UK.
• Bridge Street North Waste Treatment Facility (Birmingham) Company-owned waste treatment facility on Bridge Street North, Birmingham, providing expert waste processing and contaminated soil treatment services across the West Midlands region of the UK.
• South East and North East Waste Treatment Facilities Expanding Dunton's network of strategically located waste treatment facilities in the South East and North East regions of the UK to serve clients nationwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ projects completed
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• REMEAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDunton Environmental is part of REMEA (Remea UK), a network or division of environmental remediation and waste management companies. This affiliation provides strategic backing and potentially enables resource sharing and expanded service capabilities across the group.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vertase FLI: Vertase FLI is a UK-based environmental consultancy and contractor delivering contaminated land remediation, soil treatment, and waste management services. Closely comparable to Dunton in service mix, target clients (developers, contractors, housebuilders), and project scale.
• Rilmac Group: Rilmac provides environmental services, asbestos removal, and ground remediation across the UK. Comparable in offering (on-site remediation, waste handling) and customer base (industrial, construction, public sector).
• Envisager Group: Envisager is a UK environmental consultancy and remediation contractor focused on contaminated land, ground improvement, and waste services. Directly comparable on service portfolio and mid-market remediation project work.

Emerging players

• Soilfix: Soilfix is a UK specialist in soil stabilisation, ground improvement, and brownfield remediation. Highly comparable on the ground-improvement and soil-treatment sub-services, though with a narrower service portfolio than Dunton.

Broad incumbents

• Biffa: Biffa is one of the largest UK waste management companies, providing collection, treatment, and disposal services including hazardous waste. Overlaps with Dunton on waste treatment, recycling, and aggregate production but at a far larger national scale and with broader services.
• Veolia UK: Veolia is a global environmental services group with a substantial UK presence in waste collection, treatment, recycling, and remediation. Comparable on the waste treatment and disposal side of Dunton's business, with much broader capabilities and customer reach.
• SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK: SUEZ operates waste treatment, recycling, and recovery infrastructure across the UK. Overlaps with Dunton's off-site treatment, recycling, and aggregate production activities, while also offering larger municipal and industrial waste contracts.
• FCC Environment: FCC Environment is a major UK waste management and recycling operator. Comparable to Dunton on the waste treatment, recycling, and landfill-diverting services, with a significantly larger national footprint and contract base.
• WSP: WSP is a global engineering consultancy with a UK contaminated land and environmental remediation practice. Comparable on the assessment, design, and remediation project management services Dunton provides, though at consultancy scale rather than contractor scale.
• Arcadis: Arcadis is a global design and consultancy firm with a UK environmental and remediation practice covering contaminated site assessment and clean-up. Comparable on remediation advisory and project delivery for developers and public-sector clients, at a much larger scale.

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

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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