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Rooted in a legacy that began in 1983, DCUK was formally established in 1998. From the complexities of asbestos remediation to the challenges of ventilation cleaning, our dedication and stringent focus on health and safety have been paramount. We pride ourselves on delivering solutions that stand as a testament to security, efficiency, and meticulous compliance. We became part of Rentokil Initial in March 2024.
Prestigious Clientele
Our esteemed clients include iconic institutions such as the Houses of Parliament, TFL and Heathrow Airport. Moreover, we have had the honour of working with over 70 local authorities and social housing providers, further amplifying our footprint and credibility in the industry.
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Our Timeline
Travel with us through our journey and visit our key milestones. 40 years in the making.
Nigel Jones, Managing Director of DCUK, originally started the Business as the owner of Fleetrest Ltd in 1983. Operating mainly as a Thermal Insulation Contractor, later moving into Asbestos Remediation.
Ductclean (UK) Ltd (now DCUK) was formed by Nigel Jones and family to service the requirement of the growing Ventilation Hygiene and Facilities Management Industry, and eventually selling the company to Amey PLC.
Vectra N.Jones was reacquired by Ductclean (UK) Ltd and EMS Group was formed to reflect the growing services the company had developed.
EMS Group was sold and Ductclean (UK) Ltd was extracted out of dormancy and recommenced trading in its new form as DCUK.
DCUK achieved Investors In People Gold, our 8th consecutive ROSPA Gold Award and the International Safety Award from the British Safety Council. Acquired new offices and training facilities of 11,000 sq. ft to provide for the future growth of the company.
Trinitas Contracts was acquired by DCUK. Marlowe plc later acquired DCUK to head up the Air Hygiene division and provide ‘Critical Services’ to our clients.
SB Hygiene Ltd acquired to increase the ventilation hygiene offering.
DCUK acquired Forest Environmental Ltd’s assets, following administration. Tersus Consultancy joins the air division. Awarded a 3 year licence for asbestos removal works in Northern Ireland. ‘STRIVE’ values recognised.
New offices opened in Birmingham, Leyton and Sydenham.
DCUK was reacquired by the Management Team. (Asbestos, Passive Fire and elements of Ventilation division along with Rail & Transport).
Secured a Place on the Restoration & Renewal Framework (R&R) at Palaces of Westminster. Completed successful Power Station Project at Eggborough for DSM.
Commenced fleet conversion to Electric Vehicles.
Renewal of Asbestos Licence in July 2022 (3 yr award), Awarded Leading Best Practice and Certificate of Excellence by ACAD in 2022, RoSPA award, 18th consecutive year and 7th British Safety Council award (Merit).
To commemorate 40 years in the industry DCUK rebrand to reinforce it’s core values and commitment to the environment and our clients.
Became part of Rentokil Initial.
Continuous Improvement & Value-Driven Partnerships
Embodying STRIVE. Navigating through the realms of partnerships, DCUK stands resiliently, embodying the ethos of perpetual enhancement and steadfast commitment to offering incomparable value. We believe that the journey towards excellence is ceaseless, intertwined with innovative practices that elevate the services provided to our valued customers.
Within every partnership we cultivate, continuous improvement is not merely a goal; it becomes an integral part of our daily processes, strategies, and objectives.
Our focus transcends beyond developing merely commercial solutions – we curate comprehensive strategies that assure pronounced value throughout the contract's lifespan. The dedicated team at DCUK is not just committed but intricately involved in the ceaseless refinement of all operational aspects.
Embarking on a Quality and Efficiency Odyssey
While DCUK vehemently operates within a structured quality system, our endorsement of the Total Quality Management concept goes beyond mere compliance. It’s about imbibing a philosophy of relentless improvement and translating it into tangible results.
Our strategic management approach doesn’t only attain customer satisfaction and operational efficiency – it crafts a trajectory where these achievements are consistently evaluated and enhanced. Through meticulous KPI procedures, we ensure that our goals of customer contentment, perpetual improvement, and business efficiency are not static milestones but dynamic standards that evolve, reflecting our advancing expertise and commitment.
Awards & Accreditations
