Abfluss-AS

What Abfluss-AS does

Abfluss-AS Berlin GmbH is a German drainage and sewer technology service provider founded in 1970, headquartered in Berlin, and operating as a member company of the Abfluss-AS-Allianz holding network. The company offers a unified suite of pipe and sewer services, including core pipe cleaning (Rohrreinigung) using high-pressure flushing systems, preventive maintenance (Rohrwartung), and TV inspection and ultrasonic locating (TV-Inspektion & Ortung) compliant with DWA standards. Add-on services cover leak testing per DIN 1986-30, pipe repair and rehabilitation in open and closed construction, installation of backwater protection and pumping stations, and a 24/7 emergency service (Notdienst) with up to 50% surcharges. Differentiated capabilities include DWA-compliant video inspection, ultrasonic pipe location, and tightness testing with regulatory documentation under WHG and municipal wastewater rules.

The company serves five distinct customer segments: industry, commerce and trade (B2B); German municipalities (Kommunen); private households (Privathaushalte); facility management companies; and real estate companies / property managers. The segment mix is broad, with maintenance contracts to property managers and facility managers providing a recurring revenue layer, while one-time emergency and residential jobs are predominantly transactional. The business is a labor-intensive, equipment-heavy field service rather than a software or IP-driven model; revenue is generated from professional services fees, subscription-style maintenance contracts, emergency surcharges, and a flat-fee Quote Analysis Service (€100). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via phone, website order/contact forms, Google Ads, and an active social media footprint across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Abfluss-AS operates primarily across Germany through six regional centers (Berlin, Rheinland, Rhein-Main/Frankfurt, Rhein-Neckar/Mannheim, Saarland/Saarbrücken, Sachsen/Dresden), with more than 1,000 customers and 50+ years of operational experience. Managing Director Michael Dressel leads the company under the Abfluss-AS-Allianz Holding GmbH umbrella. The company is a member of the VDRK (Verband der Rohr- und Kanal-Technik-Unternehmen e.V.), a 550+ member industry association whose membership is externally audited, providing a quality/reputation signal in the German market. The parent holding structure (Abfluss-AS-Allianz Holding GmbH) consolidates the regional entities under a single brand and capital allocation framework. No venture capital, private equity, or public-market backing is evidenced in the source data.

Name

Abfluss-AS

Legal name

Abfluss-AS Berlin GmbH

Website

https://abfluss-as-berlin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Abfluss-AS Berlin GmbH is a German drainage and sewer service company providing pipe cleaning, TV inspection, leak testing, and emergency services to residential, commercial, municipal, and real estate customers across Germany via six regional centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drainage and Sewer Services

NAICS

Janitorial Services (561720)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Drain Cleaning (Commercial/Industrial) (HSAOABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Backflow Preventer Maintenance & Winterization (HSAOALAD), Sewer & Stormwater Overflow (SSO/CSO) Emergency Response (EUAIAMAE)

Keywords

• Drain cleaning services
• Sewer pipe maintenance
• TV pipe inspection
• Drainage system repair
• Emergency plumbing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pipe and Drain Cleaning Services: Core service revenue from Abflussreinigung (drain cleaning) and Rohrreinigung (pipe cleaning) for residential, commercial, and municipal customers. Services include unblocking, deep cleaning of wastewater pipes from DN30 to DN500, root removal, concrete/bitumen deposit removal, and cleaning of wastewater shafts.
2. Maintenance Contracts: Customized, cost-effective maintenance contracts for property managers and real estate companies covering regular cleaning of all drainage systems including rain pipes, gutters and courtyard drains.
3. TV Inspection and Locating Services: Video inspection of wastewater pipes starting from DN40, damage point location, course and depth measurement for planning, documentation and acceptance inspections.
4. Emergency/After-Hours Service: 24/7 emergency service with surcharges up to 50% for urgent after-hours and holiday interventions.
5. Quote Analysis Service: Professional assessment of competitor quotes for a flat fee of 100 Euro per analysis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Abfluss-AS Berlin is a drainage and sewer services company that delivers pipe and drain cleaning (Rohrreinigung), preventive pipe maintenance (Rohrwartung), TV inspection and ultrasonic pipe locating (TV-Inspektion & Ortung), leak testing (Dichtheitsprüfung), pipe repair and rehabilitation (Reparatur/Sanierung), backwater protection and pumping station services, plus 24/7 emergency response (Notdienst) to residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, and facility management customers across Germany via regional centers.

Product overview

Abfluss-AS Berlin operates as a drain and sewer service company offering a unified suite of pipe cleaning, maintenance, and inspection services. The core portfolio consists of Rohrreinigung (pipe cleaning with high-pressure equipment), Rohrwartung (preventive maintenance), and TV-Inspektion & Ortung (video inspection and locating). Additional services include Dichtheitsprüfung (leak testing), Reparatur/Sanierung (repair/rehabilitation in open and closed construction), Rückstausicherung/Hebeanlage (backwater protection and pumping stations), and a 24/7 Notdienst (emergency service). Services are delivered to diverse customer segments including industry/commerce, municipalities, private households, facility management companies, and real estate management firms. The company is part of the Abfluss-AS-Allianz network with multiple regional centers across Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 years of market experience
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Abfluss-AS-AllianzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbfluss-AS Berlin is a member company of the Abfluss-AS-Allianz, a network of regional drainage service providers across Germany. The alliance enables shared resources, technology, and brand presence while maintaining local market focus through regional centers.
• VDRK (Verband der Rohr- und Kanal-Technik-Unternehmen e.V.)coreOthersVDRK is the German Association of Pipe and Canal Technology Companies, founded over 30 years ago with over 550 member companies. VDRK membership is regularly audited by the association and serves as a quality marker distinguishing Abfluss-AS as a reputable company.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dussmann Group: International facility services provider with significant German operations across cleaning, technical services, and infrastructure. Competes with Abfluss-AS for commercial and public-sector maintenance contracts.
• Gegenbauer Services GmbH: Berlin-based facility and building services group providing cleaning, security, and building maintenance. Direct geographic overlap with Abfluss-AS in Berlin and comparable building-related maintenance services.
• Remondis GmbH & Co. KG: One of Germany's largest private waste management and water services companies. Overlaps with Abfluss-AS in sewer cleaning, pipe maintenance, and wastewater services, but operates at vastly larger scale across recycling, disposal, and industrial services.
• Suez Recycling and Recovery Deutschland GmbH: Water and waste management group with German operations across water services, recycling, and environmental solutions. Comparable in wastewater-related services to municipalities and industrial customers.
• Veolia Deutschland GmbH: German arm of global water and waste management group, providing water, wastewater, and infrastructure services to municipalities and industry. Overlaps with Abfluss-AS in municipal sewer maintenance at much larger scale.
• Wisag Industrie Service Holding SE & Co. KG: Major German facility services group offering property, industrial, and technical building services. Comparable to Abfluss-AS through its technical building services and infrastructure maintenance offerings, but with much broader service scope.

Others

• Rioned GmbH: European manufacturer of high-pressure cleaning equipment, TV inspection systems, and pipe rehabilitation tools. Serves as an equipment supplier to drain cleaning professionals like Abfluss-AS rather than a direct competitor.
• Bilfinger SE: German industrial services provider serving process industry clients with maintenance, engineering, and infrastructure services. Adjacent to Abfluss-AS through industrial maintenance and pipeline services.
• STRABAG AG: Major European construction group with significant presence in pipeline construction, sewer rehabilitation, and civil infrastructure. Overlaps with Abfluss-AS in closed-construction pipe rehabilitation services.

Direct peers

• Rohrblitz GmbH: German chain of drain and sewer cleaning service providers with multiple regional branches. Direct competitor to Abfluss-AS in residential and commercial drain cleaning with similar service portfolio and 24/7 emergency model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC5IHbk3CSV9FaeTX1lLsnjA
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Abfluss-AS-Allianz-Holding-GmbH/100057179931051
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abfluss-as
• Instagraminstagram.com/abfluss_as_allianz
• TikToktiktok.com/@abflussasallianzgmbh

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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