Dutton Stormwater

What Dutton Stormwater does

Dutton Stormwater Ltd is a New Zealand-based, founder-owned (Ed Dutton, 2009) provider of stormwater system maintenance services, headquartered in Auckland with regional branches in Christchurch (2023) and Pukekohe (September 2023). The company inspects, cleans, and services commercial and residential stormwater filtration and treatment devices—Up-Flo Filters, Sand Filters, Storm Filters, LittaTraps, catchpits, cesspits, soak holes, rain gardens, and API interceptors—using a fleet of 10 specialised vacuum trucks (including a 7000L A3, 10000L Class 3A, 6500L, and a low-height 2000L unit for low car parks) plus 15 other vehicles, serviced by 40+ staff. It also produces council compliance documentation and runs a 24/7 emergency response service for flood and blockage events.

The business model is field-services based: customers receive site visits, quote-based pricing tied to device size and material volume, recurring maintenance contracts (multi-year enterprise and government engagements such as the 5-year Auckland Council Healthy Waters Treatment Devices contract awarded July 2020), and emergency call-outs. Customers span large enterprises (Foodstuffs, Bunnings, Westfield, Caltex, Gull, Auckland Airport, Kiwi Property Group, Visy Recycling, Higgins, Goodman, RD Petroleum), government (Auckland Council, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints), and residential homeowners, with more than 1,000 sites served nationwide. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with no online self-serve purchase; a dedicated business development manager and 24/7 phone hotline drive pipeline.

Operational technology centres on the proprietary FOXY operating system—developed in 2017—which holds customer records, generates approximately 1,500 service reports per month, runs planning and scheduling, and provides the FOXY mobile field application for crew service and health-and-safety reporting. Certifications include ISO 9001, Site-Safe, contractor prequalification, and TOITU carbon certification. The November 2023 launch of sister company The Rain Gardeners extends the firm into rain garden installation and maintenance, with cross-referral contracts to existing Dutton Stormwater clients.

Name

Dutton Stormwater

Legal name

Dutton Stormwater Ltd

Website

https://duttonstormwater.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dutton Stormwater is a New Zealand-founded, founder-owned stormwater system maintenance specialist serving commercial, government, and residential customers nationwide via a fleet of specialised vacuum trucks operating from Auckland, Christchurch, and Pukekohe branches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Stormwater Maintenance Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Septic Tank and Related Services (562991), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Stormwater Drainage Network Operations & Maintenance (Cleaning, CCTV, Jetting) (EUANAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sewer & Stormwater Line Cleaning (Jetting, Rooting) (BPALAMAG), Stormwater Management & MS4 Compliance Services (BPALAMAL), Erosion Control & Stormwater BMP Maintenance (IMAIAIAG)

Keywords

• Stormwater maintenance services
• Filter cleaning services
• Vacuum truck services
• Council compliance services
• Drain unblocking services

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Stormwater Device Maintenance Services: Recurring maintenance services for stormwater filtration devices including Up-Flo Filters, Sand Filters, Storm Filters, API Interceptors, Catchpits, Cesspits, Soak Holes, Rain Gardens, and LittaTraps. Services include cleaning, media replacement, inspection, and compliance reporting. Pricing is quote-based and varies by device size and material volume.
2. Council Compliance Services: Assistance obtaining council compliance and explaining consent jargon. Maintains all service records and reports for council submission.
3. Emergency Call-out Services: 24/7 emergency response services for urgent stormwater issues including flood response and drain unblocking. Weekend call-out system with dedicated administration and driver coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dutton Stormwater provides specialist maintenance and cleaning of stormwater filtration and treatment devices across New Zealand, using a fleet of specialized vacuum trucks and trained field crews. Core services include maintenance of Up-Flo Filters, Sand Filters, Storm Filters, API Interceptors, catchpits/cesspits, soak holes, rain gardens, LittaTraps/Enviropods, plus drain unblocking, tank cleaning, and council compliance advisory/documentation.

Product overview

Dutton Stormwater is a specialized stormwater maintenance service provider offering a comprehensive suite of maintenance services for commercial and residential clients across New Zealand. The company's core offering centers on the inspection, cleaning, repair, and ongoing maintenance of various stormwater filtration devices and treatment systems. Their main service categories include: Up-Flo Filter Maintenance, Sand Filter Maintenance, Storm Filter Maintenance, Rain Garden Maintenance, Catchpit/Cesspit Maintenance, Soak Hole Maintenance, API Interceptor Maintenance, Drain Unblocking, Stormwater Tank Cleaning, and Council Compliance advisory services. The company operates a fleet of vacuum trucks and employs trained technicians who service devices using specialized equipment. They also operate a sister company called The Rain Gardeners for specialized rain garden services. Dutton Stormwater has expanded from its Auckland origins to establish branches in Christchurch and South Auckland (Pukekohe), serving clients nationwide including major commercial customers such as Foodstuffs, Auckland Council, and various retail chains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FOXY: Proprietary bespoke operating system developed by Dutton Stormwater for storing customer details, service reports, planning, scheduling, and mobile workforce management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,455 tonnes of stormwater waste removed from entering waterways (Jan-Nov 2021)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Rain GardenerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Sister company to Dutton Stormwater specializing in rain garden installation and maintenance. Collaborate on rain garden maintenance projects and have agreed regular rain garden maintenance contracts with Dutton Stormwater clients.
• Sustainable CoastlinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2020Registered New Zealand charity dedicated to protecting coastlines and waterways. Partnership aligned with Dutton Stormwater's environmental mission. Company is a proud sponsor and provides technical expertise and equipment (trucks and crew) for beach clean-up events to clean stormwater drains closest to target beaches.
• ChorusminorOthersChorus Head of Business and Networks praised Dutton Stormwater as example of business benefiting from fibre connectivity for productivity. Partnership enables their IT systems and real-time crew communication.
• Waimea GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Waimea Group for vacuum truck acquisition and customization. Waimea delivered specialized trucks including 'Sleeping Bear' and trial 6500L vacuum truck.
• Water New ZealandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual conference partnership; Conference Partner Sponsor (2021, 2022), Partner (2023). Premier sponsor of Stormwater Conference enabling industry visibility and networking.
• FMANZ (Facilities Management Association of New Zealand)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibited at FM Summit Aotearoa at Te Pae Convention Centre. Opportunity to connect with facilities management professionals and potential customers.
• Big IdeasminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDeveloped custom booth and display stand for Stormwater Conference showcasing model vacuum truck.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Watercare Services: Auckland's water and wastewater utility operator. Indirectly comparable as the asset owner that contracts work to firms like Dutton; not a competitor but an ecosystem participant whose capex cycle drives Dutton's addressable demand.
• Stormwater360: NZ stormwater treatment device installer and supplier (Up-Flo, SPEL, LittaTrap network). Dutton's trained partner — they install the devices, Dutton services them — making this an upstream ecosystem partner rather than a direct services competitor.
• Humes (Holcim Solutions & Products): Manufacturer of concrete stormwater and drainage infrastructure in NZ, including API interceptors (the brand Dutton services). Ecosystem/adjacent counterpart rather than direct competitor — supplies the installed asset base that Dutton then maintains.

Broad incumbents

• Fulton Hogan: Large Australasian infrastructure contractor with environmental services, drainage, and water maintenance capability. Serves councils and government clients across NZ and Australia, providing both construction and maintenance of stormwater and drainage networks — a much broader portfolio than Dutton's stormwater-only specialist focus.
• Veolia New Zealand: Global environmental services operator with NZ presence covering water, wastewater, and industrial cleaning/municipal services. Comparable where it services stormwater and council contracts, but its NZ stormwater-specific footprint is more limited than Dutton's specialist position.
• Downer Group: ASX-listed Australasian infrastructure services group with water, environmental, and facilities management divisions. Undertakes council and utility maintenance contracts in NZ that overlap Dutton's service scope, though as one segment of a much wider portfolio.
• Ventia: ASX-listed infrastructure services firm delivering environmental, water, and utilities maintenance across Australia and NZ. Competes indirectly for council and asset maintenance contracts similar to Dutton's Auckland Council Healthy Waters mandate.
• Citycare NZ: NZ-focused infrastructure services contractor (water, civil, environmental) delivering maintenance to local government and utilities. Operates as a broader contractor of which stormwater maintenance is one workstream, contrasting with Dutton's pure-play specialist model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dstormwater
• Facebookfacebook.com/Dutton
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dutton-stormwater

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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