SOS Group Services has over 10 years’ experience in Professional Aerial Surveying and Mapping.
SOS Group Services is your first choice for the management and execution of groundwork and civil engineering projects.
Our skilled trades people are ready to respond, trained and equipped to make all manner of repairs in all types of properties on time, first time.
SOS Group Services — a tradition of excellence
Established in 1977, SOS Group Services has built a reputation for reliability across the industrial, corporate, commercial, and domestic sectors. We are a planned and reactive maintenance company specialising in the repair, replacement, and maintenance of underground water mains and drainage.
Our aim is simple: a single point of contact that surpasses client expectations from first call to final sign-off — every time.
Round-the-clock coverage with a 1–2 hour average response time. Whether it's a burst main at 2 am or a blocked drain during a Bank Holiday, our control room dispatches immediately.
With over 50 years of operational history, SOS Group Services holds council framework agreements and local authority approvals across the UK — making procurement simple and compliant.
Our engineers are multi-discipline trained in CCTV surveying, high-pressure jetting, trenchless pipe repair, and water mains — resolving most issues on the first visit.
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SOS Group Services delivers professional underground utility installations, trenchless pipe replacement, and high-pressure drainage clearance. We work directly with commercial enterprises, facilities managers, main contractors, and local authorities across the West Midlands and nationwide.
Minimal surface disruption. We install, upgrade, and replace underground water mains, ducting, and conduits beneath roadways and car parks without destructive open-trench excavations.
Industrial-grade clearance powered by high-volume water jetting units and robotic CCTV camera surveys. Pinpoint structural pipe defects, root ingress, and blockages with full WRc-standard reporting.
Fully certified Street Works (NRSWA) operatives with £10M public liability insurance and WaterSafe registration. Proven delivery across local authority frameworks, schools, and commercial portfolios.
As a certified leader in trenchless technology and water utility engineering, SOS Group works directly with domestic clients, commercial developers, and local authorities nationwide. Operating specialist pneumatic moling, precision acoustic leak detection, and certified pipe replacement rigs, we deliver fast, compliant underground infrastructure with minimum disruption and maximum structural longevity.
Pneumatic impact moling installs new MDPE water supply pipes, ducting, and conduits beneath lawns, driveways, and roadways with zero open-trench digging.
Non-invasive electronic acoustic correlation and tracer gas testing pinpoint hidden underground leaks fast, eliminating guesswork and preventing ground saturation.
Full replacement of outdated, toxic lead and corroded iron supply pipes with modern high-durability barrier MDPE, boosting flow pressure and water quality.
Full-scope installation, chlorination, pressure testing, and connection of new potable water mains for commercial facilities, industrial parks, and councils.
State-of-the-art robotic crawlers and push-rod cameras provide high-definition internal footage of pipes from 50mm to 1000mm with complete diagnostic reporting.
SOS Water & Drainage Engineering
From sudden commercial main backups to complex underground asset investigations, SOS Group Services delivers rapid, certified drainage engineering across Birmingham, the West Midlands, and nationwide.
Equipped with mobile high-pressure water jetting rigs, precision diagnostic robotic crawlers, and operator-assisted plant hire, our multi-disciplined engineers resolve blockages, repair collapsed runs, and re-line subterranean pipes with utmost efficiency and minimal on-site disruption.
Liveried Specialist Response Vehicles
Rapid dispatch across the West Midlands & nationwide
Midlands Response Hub
1–2 Hour Priority Dispatch
Fast response for domestic and commercial blockages. Utilizing up to 4,000 PSI high-pressure water jetting units to obliterate scale, grease, fatbergs, and tree root ingress with zero surface damage.
State-of-the-art push-rod and crawler CCTV inspection cameras provide real-time, high-definition internal footage of pipes from 50mm to 1000mm. Complete with certified WRc-standard diagnostic reports.
Specialist replacement of obsolete lead, galvanized iron, and burst underground supply pipes. We employ pneumatic moling to pull new high-durability MDPE pipework beneath lawns and driveways without trenches.
Who we are
Our core values
SOS Group Services operates to the highest professional standards across every project — from single-site domestic call-outs to multi-site local authority frameworks. Our engineers are fully trained, uniformed, and carry photo ID at all times, giving councils, housing associations, and commercial clients the confidence they need before we even turn a wrench.
We hold comprehensive public liability insurance of £10 million and comply with all relevant industry regulations, making us a trusted supplier on council procurement lists and approved contractor registers. Every job is documented, signed off, and fully reportable — meeting the audit requirements expected of public-sector supply chains.
Our professional approach means clients receive consistent service quality whether the call comes in at 9 am on a Monday or 3 am on a Bank Holiday. That reliability is why so many local authorities and facility management companies choose SOS Group Services as their preferred drainage and water mains contractor.
Our Core Service Divisions
With over 50 years of certified experience, SOS Group delivers specialist engineering, civil groundworks, utilities, and property maintenance across the West Midlands and nationwide. Directly employed, accredited teams equipped for both 24/7 emergency response and major planned infrastructure.
Specialist commercial and domestic drainage solutions. Rapid emergency jetting, unblocking, robotic CCTV surveys, and no-dig structural relining.
Complete facilities management and property care for commercial and residential estates. Planned preventative maintenance and rapid reactive repairs.
Severn Trent Water approved contractors for mains replacement, trenchless impact moling, burst pipe repairs, and certified lead renewal.
Comprehensive ground engineering from site clearance and concrete raft foundations to deep drainage, block paving, and road surfacing.
Cutting-edge 4K aerial drone surveying for rapid, high-precision roof, structural, and land surveys with zero scaffolding or work-at-height risks.
Headquartered in Solihull with strategic mobile engineering units deployed across Birmingham, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, and Staffordshire, SOS Group Services delivers rapid, certified drainage and water mains engineering directly to homes, businesses, and local councils.
From emergency 24/7 high-pressure drain jetting to robotic CCTV surveys and trenchless water pipe moling, our engineers operate across 36+ major towns and cities with an average 1–2 hour priority response time.
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We cover all surrounding rural and suburban districts across the West Midlands, plus nationwide coverage for commercial framework contracts. Speak with our operations desk for instant engineer availability.
Why choose us
SOS Group Services brings over 50 years of drainage and water mains expertise to every contract — from one-off emergency callouts to multi-site local authority frameworks. Our fully trained, uniformed engineers arrive equipped to resolve problems on the first visit, backed by a 24/7 control room and a 1–2 hour average response time.
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We typically respond within 2 hours during business hours. For emergencies, call us directly.
With over 50 years of continuous service across the UK, our reputation is built on rapid emergency attendance, transparent fixed pricing, and uncompromising technical standards. Explore genuine feedback from our commercial, public sector, and residential clients.
A very professional and friendly service from start to finish. Victoria was most helpful in attending to our initial logistics, and the attending engineering teams resolved our commercial drainage backup with minimal disruption. Cheerful, on time, and obviously highly skilled.
Rick J.
CEO / Managing Director
Midlands Logistics Park
We called SOS Group when a primary drainage culvert failed near an active entrance. Their emergency team arrived within 90 minutes with full plant, completed the repair in the day, and cleaned up all the mess. Exemplary contractor compliance and reporting.
Jont P.
Estates & Facilities Manager
Local Authority Framework
Needed a full lead supply pipe replacement for a large commercial estate. The SOS moling team pulled the new MDPE pipework beneath the paved surface without digging a single trench. Water pressure has tripled and the site was left pristine.
Sarah M.
Operations Director
Apex Commercial Property Group
Commissioned SOS for a pre-acquisition CCTV survey of an industrial park unit. The crawler cameras detected two fractured runs that other contractors missed. Their CAD drainage map and insurance-grade report saved us thousands during lease negotiations.
David C.
Senior Building Surveyor
Chartered Surveyors Partnership
A 4-inch water main burst early on a Sunday morning threatening our warehouse floor. SOS emergency response was on-site with acoustic leak correlation equipment, located the exact rupture under concrete, and completed the certified repair within 4 hours.
Marcus H.
Plant Operations Lead
Manufacturing & Distribution Centre
SOS Group has handled our planned property maintenance and external groundwork for over 6 years. Their directly employed tradesmen are consistently courteous, safety conscious, and get the job done right first time.
Emma T.
Housing Association Portfolio Lead
Midlands Community Housing
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Average Client Rating
98%
Client Recommendation Rate
2,500+
Completed Projects
£10M
Public Liability Cover
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