Ecosupport

What Ecosupport does

Ecosupport Ltd is a UK-based ecological consultancy founded in 1998, headquartered in Lee-on-the-Solent with a registered office in Harrogate. The firm provides ecological surveys, protected species assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) services, and ecological impact assessments to housing developers, planning consultants, construction companies, and local authorities. It operates a dedicated Small Sites Team focused on smaller-scale developments and holds Earned Recognition Bat Licensing capability, allowing self-licensed bat survey work under Natural England oversight. Service delivery is grounded in established CIEEM and Natural England methodologies, with adoption of modern survey techniques including environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling. Disclosed track record includes a 100% EPS licence success rate across protected species applications.

The business generates revenue through professional service fees charged per survey type and project. Published entry-tier pricing indicates Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA) starting at £499, Protected Species Assessments (PRA) from £499, and BNG services from £599, suggesting a transactional component alongside larger project retainers with enterprise housebuilders. Client acquisition is primarily referral- and recommendation-driven, with case-study evidence featuring Taylor Wimpey, Vivid Homes, Thakeham Homes, Miller Homes, and Radian on the enterprise side, and Winchester City Council and New Forest District Council on the public-sector side. Coverage extends "beyond Southern England" via the Harrogate office.

In 2024, Ecosupport was acquired by Adler & Allan, an environmental services group, integrating the firm into a broader environmental services platform alongside sister company Animex Fencing. The acquisition reframes the firm as part of a multi-vertical environmental group, with potential cross-sell into water, utilities, and infrastructure clients of the parent. Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain under the Environment Act 2021 provides a structural demand tailwind for the firm's BNG service line as new developments in England must demonstrate biodiversity uplift.

Name

Ecosupport

Legal name

Ecosupport Ltd

Website

https://ecosupport.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ecosupport Ltd is a UK-based ecological consultancy founded in 1998 that delivers ecological surveys, protected species assessments, and Biodiversity Net Gain services to housing developers, planners, construction firms, and local authorities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ecological Consultancy

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Terrestrial Ecology & Habitat Surveys (EUAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Threatened & Endangered Species (TES) / Protected Species Surveys & Compliance (EUAHAHAD), Wildlife Surveys & Movement/Connectivity Studies (e.g., Avian/Bat, Telemetry) (EUAHAHAH)

Keywords

• Ecological consultancy services
• Protected species surveys
• Biodiversity net gain
• Habitat management
• Ecological impact assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Lee-on-the-solent

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ecological Survey Services: Phase I ecology surveys, protected species surveys (bats, badgers, birds, dormice, reptiles, otters, newts, crayfish, invertebrates), and ecological impact assessments provided to housing developers, planners, and construction companies as standalone or bundled services. Revenue generated on a per-project, quote-based model.
2. Biodiversity Net Gain Services: Comprehensive BNG services including baseline habitat surveys, biodiversity metric calculations, habitat creation plans, 30-year Habitat Management & Monitoring Plans, and off-site biodiversity unit support. BNG is mandatory for most English developments under Environment Act 2021.
3. Protected Species Licensing Support: Full-service support for European Protected Species licence applications including survey data compilation, mitigation design, method statements, and Natural England liaison. 100% success rate claimed for licence approvals.
4. Habitat Creation & Enhancement: Habitat restoration, creation, and enhancement works carried out by in-house habitat management team. Includes Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspaces (SANGS), wildlife features installation, and ecological site enhancements for development projects.
5. Wildlife Exclusion Fencing: Supply and installation of wildlife exclusion fencing for reptiles, amphibians, badgers, and other protected species. Works subcontracted from large multidisciplinary companies. Sister company Animex Fencing provides permanent fencing solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ecosupport is a UK ecological consultancy providing Phase I ecology surveys, protected species surveys (bats, badgers, birds, dormice, newts, otters, reptiles, crayfish, invertebrates), Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitat Regulations Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, and European Protected Species Licence application support. Services are delivered to housing developers, planning consultants, local authorities, and construction companies, with a dedicated Small Sites Team offering expedited assessments for small-scale residential and commercial developments.

Product overview

Ecosupport is an ecological consultancy providing a comprehensive suite of ecological assessment, survey, and mitigation services across the UK. The core offering consists of Phase I Ecology Surveys and Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA) as the entry point for site assessment, followed by targeted Protected Species Surveys for bats, badgers, birds, dormice, great crested newts, otters, reptiles, invertebrates, and white-clawed crayfish. The company also delivers specialist services including Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRA), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) calculations, and Protected Species Licence applications. Habitat management is supported through wildlife exclusion fencing installation and habitat creation/enhancement services. A dedicated Small Sites Team sub-brand serves small-scale residential and commercial developments with expedited services including PEAs (£499+), Preliminary Roost Assessments (£499+), and BNG assessments (£599+), all with 5-10 working day turnaround. An Ecology Survey Calendar tool helps clients plan seasonal survey timing. The service portfolio is unified by experienced ecologists and licensed surveyors who deliver planning-focused reports from initial site assessment through to licence application and mitigation implementation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Small Sites Team (SST): A specialist team within Ecosupport providing ecological services for small-scale development projects including extensions, small-scale demolitions, and modest residential or commercial schemes.
• Animex Fencing

Products and services

• Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% success rate on European Protected Species Licence applications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Adler & AllancoreOthersEcosupport has officially joined Adler & Allan, one of the UK's leading environmental consultancy and engineering groups. This acquisition strengthens Ecosupport's services while maintaining client-focused approach. According to Managing Director Adam Jessop, 'For our clients, it's very much business as usual. The high-quality, responsive, and pragmatic ecological support you rely on remains at the core of what we do.' The privacy policy is now governed by the Adler & Allan group of companies.
• Animex FencingcoreTechnology or IntegrationAnimex Fencing is Ecosupport's sister company offering specialist wildlife exclusion fencing products. Ecosupport works closely with Animex for schemes requiring permanent exclusion fencing solutions. Animex has gained international recognition for its proven mitigation fencing for various species worldwide. Ecosupport subcontracts fencing work to Animex and recommends their products for permanent wildlife exclusion needs.
• People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPTES collaborated with Animex Fencing (Ecosupport's sister company) to develop an arboreal wildlife bridge for dormice. The bridge helps mitigate and connect fragmented dormouse habitat and can be installed in custom designs to ensure effective solutions for each site. This represents a collaborative approach to wildlife conservation technology.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• RSK Group: Large UK environmental and engineering consultancy group with a dedicated ecology division. Overlaps with Ecosupport on protected species surveys, BNG, and ecological impact assessments, but operates at significantly larger scale as part of a broader environmental services portfolio.
• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy firm with environmental services including ecological assessments, BNG, and planning support for major UK developments and infrastructure. Competes with Ecosupport for larger-scale ecological consultancy mandates.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consultancy with UK environmental and ecology teams supporting large-scale development, transport, and infrastructure projects. Overlaps with Ecosupport's EIA, HRA, and BNG work at the upper end of project scale.
• WSP: Global professional services firm with a substantial UK environmental consultancy practice delivering ecological assessments, BNG, and EIA work for major infrastructure and development projects. Competes for larger mandates that Ecosupport also targets.
• Mott MacDonald: Global engineering consultancy with environmental and ecology services supporting major UK infrastructure, water, and development projects. Provides overlapping capabilities to Ecosupport, particularly on HRA, EIA, and BNG assessments.
• AtkinsRéalis: Major engineering and project management consultancy with environmental and ecology teams delivering EIA, HRA, and BNG work for UK development and infrastructure projects. Operates as a broader incumbent that competes for the same large-scale mandates.

Direct peers

• Thomson Ecology: One of the UK's largest specialist ecological consultancies offering habitat surveys, protected species work, and ecological impact assessments. Closely comparable in scope, geography, and target customer segments to Ecosupport.
• Aspect Ecology: UK-based ecological consultancy providing Phase I surveys, protected species surveys, BNG assessments, and EPS licensing support to developers and planners. Direct competitor to Ecosupport with overlapping service portfolio and customer base across Southern England.
• Baker Shepherd Gillespie: Independent ecological consultancy providing ecological surveys, protected species work, BNG assessments, and planning support to housebuilders and developers. Comparable mid-sized UK player with similar service mix and client base.
• Ecology Solutions: Ecological consultancy delivering Phase I surveys, protected species surveys, BNG services, and ecological impact assessments to developers and planners across the UK. Directly comparable to Ecosupport in service offering and target market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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