What Glanville Environmental does

Glanville Environmental is a privately held UK civil engineering and environmental services contractor founded in 1983 by David Glanville as a sole trader in rural Devon and now operating as part of the Adler & Allan Group. From its Ivybridge headquarters the company runs eight integrated divisions — Civils, Cleansing, CCTV, Fencing, Geospatial, Training, Trenchless, Waste Management, and Workshop — delivered through 180+ employees across six depots in the South West and Midlands. Its core offering covers the full lifecycle of drainage and wastewater infrastructure: design and construction, high-pressure water jetting and tankering, CCTV and geospatial inspection, no-dig rehabilitation, licensed wastewater treatment, and an accredited training academy.

The technology stack centres on specialised equipment for trenchless and no-dig rehabilitation, including UV LED CIPP curing, the Prokasro Robotic Lateral Connection System (first UK deployment), centrifugal manhole spray equipment rated to 10-metre shaft depth, remote-controlled jetting units operable up to 200 metres, ROV and sonar survey systems, and confined-space drones. CCTV reporting uses WinCan VX with optional cloud-based storage for client access. AI is used at a narrow, assistive level — supporting defect interpretation on the £16m South West Water Infiltration Reduction Programme — rather than as a platform capability.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven across professional and managed services, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Revenue is anchored by enterprise framework agreements with regulated water utilities (notably South West Water) and tier-1 contractors (Kier, Network Plus), supplemented by government clients such as the Environment Agency and a long-tail of commercial and domestic cleansing, septic, and drain repair work. Margin profile benefits from in-house capabilities across the value chain, ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications, Environment Agency waste treatment licensing, and a 150+ vehicle fleet that supports 24/7 emergency response across the regional footprint.

Name

Glanville Environmental

Legal name

Glanville Environmental

Website

https://glanvilleenvironmental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Glanville Environmental is a privately held UK civil engineering and environmental services contractor delivering drainage, sewer rehabilitation, trenchless technology, surveying, and wastewater treatment across eight integrated divisions from six South West and Midlands depots, serving water utilities, government, contractors, and commercial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering & Drainage Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Drainage services
• Civil engineering
• CCTV surveying
• Waste management
• Trenchless technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Ivybridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Civil Engineering Services: Project-based revenue from full lifecycle civil engineering schemes including drainage and sewer installation, rehabilitation, manhole construction, pump stations, and CSO installations for commercial clients
2. Cleansing and Tankering Services: Revenue from high-pressure water jetting, septic tank emptying, waste tankering, and vacuumation services for commercial and domestic clients
3. CCTV Surveying and Inspection: CCTV drainage surveys, asset mapping, build-over surveys, and structural assessments delivered as professional services
4. Trenchless Rehabilitation: CIPP lining, patch repairs, pressure main rehabilitation, and manhole sealing using no-dig technologies
5. Training Academy: Accredited training programs delivered in partnership with NPORS, SQA, CITB, and NVQ for construction and industrial sectors
6. Waste Management and Treatment: Collection, treatment, and disposal of various waste types including sewage, with processing capacity up to 300 cubic meters per shift
7. Geospatial Services: Survey services including topographic surveys, laser scanning, BIM modelling, hydrographic surveys, and GIS asset mapping

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Glanville Environmental is a UK-based drainage and civil engineering services company founded in 1983, operating across the South West and Midlands. The company delivers specialised infrastructure services through eight integrated divisions covering civils, cleansing, CCTV surveying, fencing, geospatial surveying, training, trenchless technology, waste management, and workshop services. It serves water utilities, contractors, commercial property owners, local authorities, and domestic customers.

Product overview

Glanville Environmental is a market-leading drainage and civil engineering company operating since 1983 across the South West and Midlands of England. The company delivers its services through eight integrated divisions: Glanville Civils (civil engineering and construction), Glanville Cleansing (high-pressure water jetting and waste tankering), Glanville CCTV (surveying and inspection), Glanville Fencing (commercial fencing and landscaping), Glanville Geospatial (surveying and drone inspection), Glanville Training Academy (accredited training), Glanville Trenchless (no-dig pipe rehabilitation), Glanville Waste Management (wastewater treatment), and Glanville Workshop (vehicle and plant maintenance). Together these divisions provide end-to-end infrastructure solutions across the full asset lifecycle from design and construction through to inspection, rehabilitation, and ongoing operational support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Glanville Civils: Civil engineering division for drainage and sewer works, sewer rehabilitation, manhole construction, and drain and sewer installations and repairs.
• Glanville Cleansing
• Glanville CCTV
• Glanville Fencing
• Glanville Geospatial
• Glanville Training
• Glanville Trenchless
• Glanville Waste Management
• Glanville Workshop

Products and services

• Civils
• Cleansing
• CCTV
• Fencing
• Geospatial
• Training
• Trenchless
• Waste Management
• Workshop

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% reduction in Greenhouse Gas emissions through HVO fuel transition
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability1 record

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• South West WaterflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary water utility client for the £16m Infiltration Reduction Programme, the largest sewer rehabilitation scheme in South West Water's history. Partnership targets reduction of storm overflow across 175 high-risk sites, preventing over 4,800 spills in 2024.
• Network PluscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative delivery partner alongside Glanville Environmental on South West Water's Infiltration Reduction Programme. Expanded local capabilities, investing in training and equipment while tailoring delivery to regional needs.
• KiercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner for the Environment Agency on the Truro Tidal Gates scheme. Glanville delivered specialist sewer and water installation works within the boatyard environment. Project won an ICE award in the South West.
• Adler & Allan GroupflagshipOthersParent company of Glanville Environmental. Part of the Adler & Allan Group enabling contribution to Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) delivery, helping organisations reduce pollution, transition to cleaner energy, and address climate change impacts.
• Bluelight LiningcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading no-dig technology provider worldwide. Collaborates with Glanville Environmental to deliver cutting-edge UV light curing technology that significantly reduces curing times compared to traditional methods.
• RSM Lining SuppliescoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing no-dig equipment and supplies. Works closely with Glanville Environmental to deliver cutting-edge UV light curing technology and trenchless solutions.
• ProkasrocoreTechnology or IntegrationGlanville Trenchless is the first UK company to invest in the Prokasro Robotic Lateral Connection Rehabilitation System for trenchless installation of connection collars, enabling connections from 150mm to 225mm.
• NPORScoreOthersAccredited training programmes delivered in partnership with National Plant Operators Registration Scheme for construction and industrial sector training.
• SQAcoreOthersAccredited training programmes delivered in partnership with Qualifications Scotland for nationally recognised qualifications.
• CITBcoreOthersAccredited training programmes delivered in partnership with Construction Industry Training Board for skills development in construction sector.
• NVQcoreOthersNational Vocational Qualifications offered through Glanville Training Academy for professional development in construction and industrial sectors.
• LockleysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted subcontractor partner supporting Glanville Civils team on residential sewer repair projects with collaborative delivery approach.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Clancy Group: UK family-owned civil engineering and utilities contractor providing water, gas, and electrical infrastructure services. Comparable as a regional-to-national water infrastructure specialist with similar family-business ethos and integrated service model.
• Barhale: UK civil engineering and infrastructure specialist with strong presence in the water sector, delivering pipelines, tunnels, and waste infrastructure. Directly comparable as a civil-engineering contractor serving water utilities, though at a larger national scale than Glanville.
• Ipsum Utilities (formerly PWS): UK water infrastructure contractor delivering mains renewal, drainage, and civils services. Comparable as a mid-tier water utility contractor competing for similar framework work and offering trenchless rehabilitation capabilities overlapping with Glanville Trenchless.
• Morrison Water Services: Major UK water infrastructure contractor delivering design, build, and maintenance services for water utility clients. Comparable as a scaled water-sector specialist competing for AMP8 framework awards, but operating nationally versus Glanville's regional South West focus.
• Network Plus: UK multi-utility infrastructure contractor delivering water, gas, and electricity services across the UK. Directly comparable as a collaborative delivery partner on South West Water's £16m Infiltration Reduction Programme and a fellow Tier 2 water-industry specialist contractor.
• J. Browne Construction: UK water infrastructure contractor delivering civils, drainage, and pipeline services for water utility clients. Comparable as a specialist subcontractor in the same water infrastructure value chain with similar service breadth and customer base.
• Onsite (formerly Onsite Central): UK water and wastewater infrastructure contractor providing civils, mechanical, and electrical services to the water industry. Comparable as a regional water-sector specialist competing for similar AMP8 framework work and trenchless rehabilitation projects.
• Cappagh Group: UK civil engineering and utilities contractor specialising in water, drainage, and infrastructure services. Comparable as a mid-sized specialist delivering drainage and civils work for water utilities and developers, operating in adjacent geographies to Glanville.

Broad incumbents

• Adler & Allan Group: Parent company of Glanville Environmental and a diversified UK environmental services group providing pollution prevention, energy transition, and environmental compliance services. Comparable as the umbrella platform that owns Glanville and shares ESG/sustainability positioning across UK water and infrastructure clients.
• Kier Group: UK national infrastructure and construction group operating across water, highways, utilities, and buildings. Comparable as a strategic partner (Truro Tidal Gates) and as a Tier 1 contractor that procures Glanville's specialist drainage services as a subcontractor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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