Lanes Group

Lanes Group is the United Kingdom's largest privately owned drainage contractor, founded in 1992. The company provides utilities and infrastructure solutions across the water, wastewater, rail, and energy sectors, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year from 25 depots and utility hubs nationwide. Its client base includes the majority of FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies.

The firm employs approximately 4,500 professionals and reported turnover approaching £700 million, with EBITDA of £68 million. Its technical domains encompass drain surveying, utility maintenance, asset maintenance, and infrastructure delivery. Notable capabilities include a National CCTV Centre for drain surveying and specialised rail infrastructure work.

Lanes Group operates under a "Resilient by Nature" strategy with a stated focus on innovation, safety, and ESG principles. The company runs the public awareness campaign "Unblocktober" aimed at sewer protection and fatberg prevention.