Aquatec Cleaning Group

What Aquatec Cleaning Group does

Aquatec Cleaning Group is a Scotland-based, founder-owned professional cleaning services provider operating from four offices in Edinburgh (headquarters), Livingston, Galston (Ayrshire), and Kincardine (Falkirk), with additional on-demand reach into Glasgow, Fife, East Lothian, Central Scotland and occasionally Aberdeen. The firm's core offering is professional carpet cleaning using commercial-grade Alltec portable machines and hot water extraction, supplemented by low-moisture DryFusion technology that achieves 30-minute drying times. Adjacent services include upholstery, leather, curtain, mattress, oriental rug and stone floor (marble, travertine, slate, Victorian, Karndean/Amtico) cleaning, plus stain protection (Guardsman 5-year), dust mite elimination (Pro-Mite), pest control (Chemspec-certified), WoolSafe Registered carpet complaint inspection, and NHS-standard infection control and bio-hazard fogging.

Underlying technology is concentrated in specialist equipment and certified chemistry rather than software or AI: Alltec portable machines for power and reduced drying time, DryFusion for low-moisture cleaning, Guardsman fabric protector, Pro-Mite allergen treatment, and Nu-Life Stonecare / Tilemaster stone products. The firm is a WoolSafe Approved Professional and Bill Weir (founder) is a WoolSafe Registered Complaints Inspector, trained by Dr. Eric Brown at Cleaning Research International — credentials that support both service delivery and a niche third-party inspection revenue line.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and B2B services, quote-based with free no-obligation quotations, no hard-sell tactics, and appointments from 6 am to 10 pm seven days a week. Residential households in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Falkirk and Ayrshire are the primary revenue base, with most business coming from repeat customers and word-of-mouth; a secondary commercial segment serves offices, hotels, pubs, clubs, gyms, restaurants, student campuses, hospitals and letting agents via repeat contracts. Founder Bill Weir remains the owner-operator after more than two decades, supported by Kenneth Carty, Danielle Black, and Kevin Robertson as regional lead for Ayrshire.

Name

Aquatec Cleaning Group

Legal name

Aquatec Cleaning Group

Website

https://aquateccarpetcleaning.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Scotland-based professional cleaning services provider specializing in carpet, upholstery, leather, stone floor restoration, pest control and infection control services for residential and commercial customers, operating from four offices across Edinburgh, West Lothian, Falkirk and Ayrshire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Cleaning Services

NAICS

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services (56174), Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services (561740), Janitorial Services (561720)

akta.pro primary industry

Green Deep Cleaning (Whole-Home) (HSAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Household & Specialty Item Dry Cleaning (Drapes, Comforters, Rugs) (HSAJADAH)

Keywords

• Professional carpet cleaning
• Upholstery cleaning services
• Stone floor restoration
• Commercial cleaning services
• Rug and pest control

Headquarters

HQ city

Edinburgh

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Cleaning Services: One-time professional cleaning services for carpets, upholstery, leather, rugs, curtains, and mattresses. Services are priced competitively with fair and honest pricing. Most business comes from repeat customers and word-of-mouth recommendations. They also offer end-of-tenancy cleaning services.
2. Commercial Cleaning Contracts: Regularly scheduled commercial carpet and office cleaning services. They work exclusively with a number of letting agents in Ayrshire providing top-class service at sensible cost. Also serve sectors including hotels, pubs, clubs, gyms, restaurants, and student campuses.
3. Pest Control Services: Treatment services for bed bugs, fleas, moths and carpet beetles using professional insecticide application. Treatments typically require multiple visits over several months.
4. Carpet Inspection and Complaint Investigation: Woolsafe Registered Complaints Inspector services investigating carpet complaints on-site on behalf of suppliers, fitters, cleaners or owners, arranging tests where required, and providing comprehensive reports.
5. Stone Floor Restoration: Professional stone and tile floor restoration services including cleaning, polishing, sealing for marble, travertine, ceramic, porcelain, slate, Karndean, and Victorian tiles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aquatec Cleaning Group provides professional carpet, upholstery, leather, oriental rug, curtain and mattress cleaning services for residential and commercial customers across Central Scotland, using WoolSafe-approved solutions and commercial-grade Alltec portable machines. The offering extends to stone floor restoration, pest control, Woolsafe-registered carpet inspection, infection control fogging, dust mite elimination, stain removal with Guardsman protection and end-of-tenancy cleaning. Services are delivered on-site at customer premises with appointments available 6am-10pm, seven days per week, supported by free no-obligation quotations.

Product overview

Aquatec Cleaning Group is a professional cleaning service company operating as a single integrated service provider, not a platform architecture. The core offering centres on carpet cleaning services, complemented by specialised modules including upholstery cleaning, stone floor restoration, leather cleaning, Oriental rug cleaning, curtain cleaning, mattress cleaning, and pest control services. Additional add-on services include stain removal with Guardsman protection, Woolsafe-registered carpet inspections, infection control and bio-hazard management, and dust mite elimination using Pro-Mite products. The company also offers commercial cleaning for various sectors and end-of-tenancy cleaning services. All residential services primarily use WoolSafe-approved products and solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carpet Cleaning Professional deep carpet cleaning using hot water extraction and low moisture methods approved by leading woollen mills, with furniture moving, dye transfer protection and rapid drying options for residential and commercial customers.
• Upholstery Cleaning On-site upholstery cleaning using WoolSafe-approved products tailored to specific fibre types to return suites and soft furnishings to showroom condition for residential and commercial customers.
• Stone Floor Restoration Professional stone floor cleaning, polishing and sealing for marble, travertine, ceramic, porcelain, slate, quarry tiles, basalt, Yorkstone, Victorian tiles, Karndean and Amtico using Nu-Life and Tilemaster products and methods.
• Commercial Carpet Cleaning Professional commercial carpet and office cleaning services including emergency cleaning, upholstery cleaning, kitchen cleaning, stone floor maintenance and linoleum/marmoleum/amtico cleaning for offices, hotels, pubs, clubs, gyms, restaurants, student campuses and hospitals.
• Leather Cleaning Professional leather cleaning and conditioning including deep cleaning, pore de-clogging, natural oil replenishment and protector application to guard against dye transference and stains on leather furniture.
• Pest Infestation Control Comprehensive pest control service targeting bed bugs, fleas, moths and carpet beetles, including investigation, professional insecticide application (Chemspec-trained) and treatment protocols typically requiring multiple visits over several months.
• Stain Removal Advanced spot and stain removal service using specialist spotting agents and techniques, with optional Guardsman stain protection application providing up to five years of protection.
• Oriental Rug Cleaning Expert area rug cleaning including colour resistance testing, traditional vacuuming and beating, antibacterial treatment, moth elimination and professional drying in secure storage.
• Curtain Cleaning In-situ curtain cleaning using water-filtered vacuum cleaners followed by dry cleaning solvents to remove soiling, deodorise and refresh curtains.
• Mattress Cleaning Steam cleaning service for mattresses to remove stains, extract sweat and urine, treat biological stains, eliminate dust mites and apply protective coating providing approximately twelve months of dust mite relief.
• Woolsafe Registered Carpet Complaints Inspector Independent carpet inspection service for investigating manufacturing faults, fitting problems, cleaning damage, colour bleeding and pile reversal, including chemical analysis and comprehensive reports for dispute resolution on behalf of suppliers, fitters, cleaners or owners.
• Infection Control and Bio-Hazard Waste Management Sanitising and disinfecting premises using NHS protocols, fogging services for virus elimination, PPE implementation, COSHH compliance and hazardous waste handling and disposal (Modular Training Solutions certified).
• Dust Mite Elimination Specialist treatment using Pro-Mite products to eliminate dust mites from carpets, curtains, upholstery and mattresses, providing approximately twelve months relief for allergy and asthma sufferers.
• End-of-Tenancy Cleaning High-quality end-of-tenancy cleaning service ensuring carpets, upholstery, curtains and mattresses are properly cleaned and ready for new tenants, typically used by letting agents and tenants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carpets dry in approximately 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on cleaning method used
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WoolSafe OrganisationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAquatec are WoolSafe Approved Professionals and Bill Weir is a WoolSafe Registered Complaints Inspector. WoolSafe is a certification programme established in 1991 by The Woolmark Company in collaboration with Cleaning Research International. Bill Weir was trained by Dr Eric Brown who has undertaken inspections internationally.
• Nu-Life StonecarecoreTechnology or IntegrationAquatec has invested heavily in industry-leading training from Nu-Life Stonecare. They use Nu-Life products and solutions for stone floor restoration. Nu-Life products are manufactured in-house by their own chemist and tried and tested thoroughly before release.
• TilemastercoreTechnology or IntegrationAquatec has undergone advanced stone care training with Tilemaster who produce industry-leading products and equipment. Tilemaster products are produced by chemists at the forefront of the stonecare industry.
• GuardsmancoreTechnology or IntegrationAquatec uses Guardsman stain protector, the industry leader providing five years protection for carpets and upholstery. Guardsman fends off soil, stains and spills without impacting fabric's weight, look, feel, colour or breathability.
• Modular Training SolutionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAquatec is fully trained and certified by Modular Training Solutions in sanitising and disinfecting premises and surfaces following NHS protocols.
• Chemspec EuropeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAquatec has been trained by Chemspec Europe in the identification of household pests and the application of insecticide. Required by law for anyone applying insecticide in properties other than their own.
• AllteccoreTechnology or IntegrationAquatec uses top-of-the-range Alltec portable cleaning machines that offer unrivaled power and achieve amazing results while leaving carpets much drier with dramatically reduced drying times.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ChemDry: International carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise operating in the UK with hot water extraction and proprietary cleaning solutions. Directly comparable to Aquatec in service category, customer segments, and field-service delivery model.
• Safeclean: UK-based carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise with national network of operators. Directly comparable service offering, technician-based delivery model, and target customers (residential and commercial).
• Coit Cleaning & Restoration: Established carpet, upholstery, and drapery cleaning service operating in the UK and US. Comparable in service breadth (carpet, upholstery, tile, restoration) and direct-to-consumer field-service model.
• The Specialist Cleaning Company: UK specialist cleaning services business offering carpet, upholstery, and commercial cleaning. Comparable in service breadth, UK field-service delivery, and certified specialist positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Jani-King: Global commercial cleaning franchise with UK presence including carpet and floor care services. Comparable in commercial contract model and franchise-driven growth approach, broader cleaning scope.
• Stanley Steemer: Largest US-based carpet cleaning franchise network with professional cleaning equipment and broad residential/commercial service. Comparable in core carpet cleaning technology and customer segments, though significantly larger scale.
• ServiceMaster Clean: Major UK franchise network providing commercial and residential cleaning services including carpet cleaning. Comparable in commercial cleaning contract model and certification-driven positioning, broader service portfolio.
• Molly Maid: UK domestic cleaning franchise network providing regular and one-off home cleaning. Comparable in residential direct-to-consumer service model and word-of-mouth-driven acquisition, though focused on general housekeeping rather than specialist carpet cleaning.

Regional players

• Zerodry: UK carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise using low-moisture and dry-cleaning methods. Comparable in service category and rapid-drying value proposition; competes in UK market though focused outside Scotland.

Others

• Truvox International: UK-based manufacturer of professional commercial cleaning equipment including carpet cleaners. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem participant supplying professional cleaning technology to operators like Aquatec, though operates on the supply side rather than direct service provision.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aquatecbill
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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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