Road Sweepers Cambridgeshire
- Samuel York
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Road Sweepers in Cambridgeshire – Professional Sweeping Services Supporting a County in Constant Motion
Cambridgeshire is one of the UK’s fastest-moving and most economically diverse counties. With world-leading science and technology hubs, large-scale housing developments, expanding logistics corridors, and busy commuter routes, the county’s road network is under constant pressure. Maintaining clean, safe highways and surrounding environments is critical for public safety, environmental protection, and professional presentation.
From Cambridge, Peterborough, Huntingdon, St Neots, Ely, Wisbech, March, Chatteris and Cambourne to surrounding villages and rural road networks, demand for reliable and professional road sweeping services remains consistently high.
At Yorks Sweeper Hire, we provide dependable, professional Road Sweepers in Cambridgeshire, supporting highways contractors, developers, commercial operators, and industrial clients who require responsive service, consistent standards, and reliable county-wide coverage.
Our fleet operates daily throughout Cambridgeshire and regularly across Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Norfolk and Lincolnshire, allowing us to support both local and multi-region projects seamlessly.
Supporting Growth and Infrastructure Across Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire continues to experience sustained development pressure driven by:
Large-scale housing expansion across Cambridge, Northstowe, Cambourne, St Neots and Huntingdon
Major infrastructure and science investment around Cambridge Science Park and Cambridge Biomedical Campus
Significant logistics and distribution activity around Peterborough and the A1 corridor
Heavy commuter traffic along the A14, A1(M), A10, A11 and M11
Ongoing regeneration, road upgrades and infrastructure improvement schemes
Yorks Sweeper Hire supports projects operating across areas overseen by Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council, helping contractors and organisations maintain cleaner, safer, and more professional environments.
Our experience working across live construction sites, science and research campuses, busy market towns, rural road networks and strategic transport corridors allows us to tailor our services to the specific pressures found across the county.

Road Sweeping Services in Cambridgeshire
Highway & Network Road Sweeping
Our highway road sweeping services in Cambridgeshire support:
A-roads and B-roads
Urban streets and city centres
Residential estates and new housing developments
Rural lanes and village routes
Dual carriageways and high-traffic commuter corridors
Using modern mechanical and vacuum road sweepers, we remove mud, loose aggregate, dust, leaves, litter and construction debris that can compromise safety, damage road surfaces, and negatively impact public perception.
This service is particularly important along key corridors such as the A14 and A1(M), where road cleanliness directly supports traffic safety and operational efficiency.
Construction Site Sweeping Across Cambridgeshire
Construction traffic is one of the primary causes of road contamination across developing counties. Our construction sweeping services in Cambridgeshire are designed for busy live sites where maintaining surrounding road cleanliness is essential.
We regularly support national and regional developers and contractors including:M&J Evans, Taylor Wimpey, Vistry Group, David Wilson Homes, Barratt Homes, Bloor Homes, Miller Homes, Mulberry Homes and Lagan Homes.
Typical construction sweeping support includes:
Site entrance and exit road cleaning
Internal haul road maintenance
Wheel wash support
Planned daily or weekly schedules
Reactive attendance following adverse weather
Pre-handover and inspection cleaning
These services help reduce complaints, protect relationships with local communities, and demonstrate professionalism throughout the build programme.
Industrial & Commercial Sweeping
Cambridgeshire supports extensive industrial, logistics, research and commercial activity.
Our commercial sweeping services in Cambridgeshire support:
Industrial estates and business parks
Logistics hubs and distribution centres
Science and research campuses
Retail parks and commercial forecourts
We regularly support organisations such as Amazon, Costco, Maritime, MV Kelly, RM Contractors, MIDA Civil Engineering, Ashvale and T&W, delivering flexible sweeping schedules that align with site operations and shift patterns.
Gully Cleaning & Drainage Maintenance
Blocked gullies and poorly maintained drainage systems can lead to standing water, flooding, accelerated road deterioration and increased risk to road users.
Yorks Sweeper Hire provides professional gully cleaning services in Cambridgeshire across:
Public highways
Housing developments
Commercial estates
Industrial environments
Private access roads
Our drainage services include:
Routine gully maintenance programmes
Blockage clearance
Flood response support
Removal of silt, debris and organic build-up
Responsible disposal of waste
This service is especially important in low-lying areas and regions prone to surface water accumulation.
Jet Washing & Deep Cleaning (via Yorks Power Cleaning)
Where sweeping alone does not achieve the required standard, we work alongside Yorks Power Cleaning to deliver professional jet washing services in Cambridgeshire.
Jet washing is ideal for:
Car parks and forecourts
Service yards
Concrete and block-paved areas
Retail and commercial environments
Public realm spaces
This service is particularly effective at removing algae, moss, chewing gum residue, oil staining and ingrained dirt.
Oil Spill Response in Cambridgeshire
Oil and fuel contamination can present serious environmental and safety risks if not dealt with quickly. In partnership with Yorks Power Cleaning, we provide professional oil spill response services across Cambridgeshire.
This includes:
Immediate spill containment
Absorbent application
Mechanical and manual clean-up
Jet washing where required
Correct handling and disposal of contaminated waste
This service supports highways contractors, construction sites, logistics operators and industrial premises throughout the county.
Water Management & Responsible Usage
Yorks Sweeper Hire operates with a strong commitment to responsible water usage.
Our sweepers are fitted with onboard water recycling systems, allowing collected water to be filtered and reused during sweeping operations. This significantly reduces overall water consumption while maintaining effective dust suppression.
Where fresh water is required, we operate using licensed standpipes issued by the local water authority. Across Cambridgeshire, water supply is managed by Anglian Water, ensuring all water usage is legal, controlled and responsibly sourced.
Emergency & Reactive Sweeping Services
We provide 24/7 emergency sweeping services in Cambridgeshire for incidents including:
Road traffic collisions
Flooding and storm debris
Agricultural spillages
Construction-related incidents
Our rapid-response capability allows us to restore safety quickly and minimise disruption across the county.
Coverage Across Cambridgeshire & Beyond
Yorks Sweeper Hire provides coverage across:
Cambridge, Peterborough, Huntingdon, St Neots, Ely, Wisbech, March, Chatteris, Cambourne and surrounding villages.
We also regularly support projects across Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Norfolk and Lincolnshire.
Trusted by Leading Contractors & Organisations
Yorks Sweeper Hire is trusted by:
M&J Evans, Taylor Wimpey, Vistry Group, David Wilson Homes, Barratt Homes, T&W, MIDA Civil Engineering, MV Kelly, Costco, Amazon, Maritime, Mulberry Homes, Bloor Homes, RM Contractors, Ashvale, Lagan Homes and Miller Homes.
These long-standing relationships reflect our reliability, professionalism and ability to perform consistently across demanding environments.
Yorks Sweeper Hire – Cambridgeshire
If you are looking for dependable, professional Road Sweepers in Cambridgeshire, Yorks Sweeper Hire delivers high-quality sweeping and cleaning services across highways, construction sites, industrial estates and commercial premises.

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