SOS Group | Building and Maintenance Services
Established 1977 • Solihull, West Midlands

Over 50 Years of Multi-Disciplinary Engineering & Contracting

Founded as a family-run business in 1977, SOS Group Services delivers certified water mains, specialist drainage, civil groundworks, and facilities maintenance. Built on directly employed craftsmanship, owned heavy plant, and rapid emergency attendance for local authorities, commercial estates, and private homeowners.

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50+

Years Established

Since 1977

2,500+

Completed Projects

Nationwide Delivery

100%

Directly Employed

Uniformed & Vetted

£10M

Public Liability

Full Indemnification

Our Heritage & Operating Ethos

A Family Business Built on Integrity, Hands-On Expertise & Zero Compromise

Founded in 1977 from our headquarters in Solihull, SOS Group Services has spent over five decades evolving from a respected local drainage and maintenance outfit into a nationwide multi-disciplinary contractor.

Despite our significant operational growth and high-tech plant investments, our foundational philosophy remains identical to day one: personal accountability, complete transparency, and meticulous craftsmanship. We believe that whether responding to a burst water pipe for an elderly resident or coordinating emergency culvert remediation for a county council, every client deserves our absolute best.

Our central Solihull base, positioned right on the M42, M6, M40, and M5 motorway corridors, enables rapid priority deployment across Birmingham, the West Midlands, and nationwide with an average 1–2 hour emergency dispatch window.

100% Directly Employed Workforce

Uniformed, time-served engineers and tradesmen with full DBS checks and photo ID. Zero subcontractor uncertainty.

Self-Sufficient Machinery & Vehicle Fleet

We own our high-pressure 4,000-PSI jetters, vacuum tankers, pneumatic moling units, and robotic crawlers.

Fixed-Price Audited Quotations

Itemised transparent pricing with zero hidden callout extras, accompanied by certified photographic completion reports.

Dedicated Single Point of Contact

Senior contract managers assigned to every local authority framework, corporate portfolio, and private project.

SOS Group Services operative at work on underground utility infrastructure
Directly Employed Craftsmen

50+ Years of Certified Execution

Delivering quality across public frameworks and commercial estates

Solihull Headquarters

M42 / M6 Motorway Hub

Specialist Sectors Served

Tailored Engineering & Contracting for Every Client Type

Whether managing critical municipal infrastructure, overseeing an expansive commercial estate, or needing an urgent repair at your private residence, SOS Group delivers dedicated solutions tailored to your operational, financial, and regulatory requirements.

Framework Approved Contractor

Local Authorities & Public Sector

County Councils, Housing Associations, Schools & NHS Trusts

We understand the stringent procurement, auditing, and safety standards demanded by public bodies. As an approved framework supplier, SOS Group provides compliant, itemised, and fully documented utility and maintenance delivery.

  • Street Works (NRSWA) certified operatives & supervisors for public highways
  • Certified WRc condition reports, robotic CCTV footage & GIS drainage mapping
  • Emergency SLA response within 90–120 minutes for public health & flood risks
  • Itemised fixed-price framework billing with full audit documentation
  • Comprehensive £10M public liability & employer liability indemnification
Council & Framework Inquiries
Business Continuity Guaranteed

Commercial & Industrial Portfolios

Retail Parks, Logistics Hubs, Facilities Managers & Manufacturers

Operational downtime costs money. We work around trading hours to deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and rapid emergency clearance using industrial plant, vacuum tankers, and trenchless no-dig methods.

  • Trenchless pneumatic moling & no-dig pipe lining — zero car park closures
  • Industrial 4,000-gallon vacuum tankers for interceptors, sewers & grease traps
  • Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tailored to lease & insurance mandates
  • Dedicated commercial account management with guaranteed 24/7 priority SLA
  • Photographic completion sign-off and insurance-grade compliance reports
Commercial Solutions & PPM
Clean, Courteous & Guaranteed

Private Clients & Homeowners

Residential Homeowners, Landlords, Private Estates & Buyers

Your home is your most valuable asset. We treat private properties with absolute respect, deploying friendly, uniformed tradesmen who solve drainage emergencies, unblock sewers, and renew water supplies cleanly and safely.

  • Zero lawn or driveway excavation using precision pneumatic impact moling
  • Certified lead pipe replacement: safer, cleaner drinking water with 100-year guarantee
  • Rapid emergency drain unblocking with transparent, upfront fixed quotations
  • Homebuyer pre-acquisition CCTV drain surveys with full diagnostic video reports
  • Respectful, courteous operatives leaving your home and garden spotless
Domestic & Homeowner Services

Need advice on framework procurement or a bespoke quote?

Speak directly with our senior contract and estimating team in Solihull.

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Our Operational Pillars

The Standards That Define SOS Group Services

Clients across both public and private sectors return to us year after year because we remove the risk and uncertainty from building, water infrastructure, and drainage engineering.

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100% Directly Employed Operatives

Every engineer on your site is directly employed by SOS Group Services. Uniformed, time-served, DBS-checked, and carrying photo ID, ensuring complete reliability, safety, and accountability on every contract.

Time-Served TradesDBS VettedPhoto ID Verified
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Self-Sufficient Plant & Heavy Fleet

We own and maintain our entire fleet of 4,000-gallon vacuum tankers, 4,000-PSI jetting vans, pneumatic moling units, excavators, and crawler camera rigs. Zero delays waiting for third-party equipment hire.

Vacuum Tankers4,000-PSI JettersPneumatic Moling
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WaterSafe & Regulatory Compliance

Accredited under Severn Trent Water Approved Contractor scheme, WaterSafe, WIAPS, and Street Works (NRSWA). Backed by £10M public liability insurance for complete risk indemnification.

Severn Trent ApprovedWIAPS & WaterSafe£10M Cover
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Strategic Midlands Response Hub

Centrally headquartered in Solihull with instant access to the M42, M6, M40, and M5 motorway network. Our 24/7/365 operational desk coordinates rapid 1–2 hour priority emergency dispatch.

Solihull BaseM42 / M6 Corridor24/7/365 Dispatch

Our Journey & Growth

Five Decades of Technical Evolution

From humble beginnings in Solihull to delivering complex nationwide infrastructure, discover how SOS Group Services has grown through technical innovation and family commitment.

197750+ Years Heritage

Solihull Foundation

SOS Group Services is established in Solihull as a family-run building, maintenance, and emergency drainage provider with a commitment to direct employment.

Milestone Phase 01
1988Public Sector Expansion

Council & Public Sector Frameworks

Secured our first major local authority framework agreements across Birmingham and the West Midlands, establishing our reputation for audit-ready compliance.

Milestone Phase 02
2001Severn Trent Approved

Trenchless Technology & Water Company Approval

Became an early pioneer in pneumatic impact moling and earned official accreditation as a Severn Trent Water Approved Contractor and WIAPS member.

Milestone Phase 03
2012Heavy Plant Investment

Industrial Fleet & Vacuum Tankers

Expanded our owned plant with 4,000-gallon vacuum tankers, 4,000-PSI water jetting rigs, and certified WRc robotic CCTV crawler camera diagnostic systems.

Milestone Phase 04
2020High-Tech Diagnostics

Aerial Drone Surveys & 24/7 Dispatch Desk

Integrated CAA-certified 4K aerial drone surveying for scaffolding-free roof diagnostics and established our modern 24/7/365 live emergency response desk.

Milestone Phase 05
Today50+ Years Excellence

Nationwide Multi-Disciplinary Contractor

With over 50 years of continuous family heritage, 2,500+ completed projects, and £10M public liability cover, we remain the trusted choice across the UK.

Milestone Phase 06
Accreditations & Quality Compliance

Certified Excellence Across Every Operation

Our accreditations are not just badges on a page — they reflect our everyday commitment to safety, technical precision, and regulatory compliance on every public, commercial, and domestic site.

Severn Trent Water Approved Contractor

Officially certified for replacement, repair, and new connections of underground water mains and supply pipes.

Audited & Active

WaterSafe & WIAPS Registered

National accreditation scheme for approved contractors, delivering certified compliance directly to water authorities.

Audited & Active

NRSWA Street Works Certified

Operatives and supervisors qualified under the New Roads and Street Works Act for works on public highways and footpaths.

Audited & Active

WRc Drain Diagnostic Standards

Robotic CCTV camera surveys and CAD drain mapping conducted to recognized WRc Sewer Inspection standards.

Audited & Active

£10M Public & Employer Liability

Complete financial and risk protection meeting the mandatory requirements of local authorities and major corporate frameworks.

Audited & Active

100-Year MDPE Pipe Guarantee

Trenchless moling and lead pipe replacements installed using high-grade barrier MDPE backed by our full warranty.

Audited & Active

SOS Group Services Headquarters

Visit or Contact Our Solihull Office

You are always welcome to contact our Solihull office or make an appointment to discuss public framework procurement, commercial maintenance, or private property works with our senior estimating team.

Our Location

32 – 38 Lincoln Rd, Solihull, Birmingham B27 6PA

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Direct Line Number

+44 0121 706 5507

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