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DirJournal Editorial Verdict

Lanes Group is listed on DirJournal under Drain Cleaning in Leeds, United Kingdom.

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  • 200 OK StatusVerified

    Primary website is live, secure (HTTPS), and free of malware.

  • Domain AgeVerified

    Real-world domain age (≥1 yr, verified via the Wayback Machine) OR pre-migration legacy ID OR ≥2 years of platform tenure. Survival across multiple search-engine update cycles is itself a trust signal.

  • Schema ValidationVerified

    Valid Organization / ProfessionalService JSON-LD emitted on every page load — checked at render time.

  • Citation ClarityPending Manual Review

    Verified outbound links to at least two authoritative sources (social profiles, sameAs URLs).

  • Operational HistoryVerified

    Minimum 12-month active history in the claimed industry — derived from the business's founding year, Wayback-verified domain age, or listing tenure (any one signal passes).

  • Entity RegistrationPending Manual Review

    Cross-referenced with official state or country business registries.

  • Physical FootprintData Incomplete

    Verified non-virtual presence via Google Maps or official lease documentation.

    Complete in Dashboard

  • Active LeadershipData Incomplete

    Confirmation of key team members and executive roles.

    Complete in Dashboard

  • NAP ConsistencyData Incomplete

    Verified match of Name, Address, and Phone data across platforms.

    Complete in Dashboard

  • Professional LicensingPending Manual Review

    Verification of required industry-specific certifications or licenses.

  • Sentiment AuditPending Manual Review

    Manual review of third-party reputation signals (BBB, Trustpilot, etc.).

  • Editorial DiscretionPending Manual Review

    Final human review to ensure the business provides genuine value.

This entity has not yet undergone the 12-Point Manual Editorial Audit. The 5 Verified points above are objective system checks this listing already passes; the remaining 7 are manual editorial reviews that still need a human auditor's sign-off.

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About

Lanes Group

Lanes Group is the UK's largest privately-owned drainage specialist, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Leeds, England. The company serves major utility clients including Thames Water and Welsh Water with a fleet of over 3,500 vehicles and 4,500 employees providing drain unblocking, CCTV surveys, no-dig pipe repair, tanker services, and 24/7 emergency response across the UK. Lanes is known for handling some of the most challenging drainage projects in the country including the famous "Whitechapel Fatberg" clearance.

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Editorial analysis

Lanes Group is listed on DirJournal under Drain Cleaning in Leeds, United Kingdom.

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About Lanes Group

What does Lanes Group do?
Lanes Group is the UK's largest privately-owned drainage specialist, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Leeds, England. The company serves major utility clients including Thames Water and Welsh Water with a fleet of over 3,500 vehicles and 4,500 employees providing drain unblocking, CCTV surveys, no-dig pipe repair, tanker services, and
Where is Lanes Group based?
Lanes Group is based in Leeds, United Kingdom.
When was Lanes Group founded?
Lanes Group was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years.
Technical Grounding
JSON-LDPlumber
Location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Founded
1992
Team Size
1-10 employees
Digital Footprint · Technical Entity Graph
  • Website
    lanesfordrains.co.ukHTTPS
  • Schema Type
    Plumber
  • JSON-LD
    Active
  • NAP Vault ID
    Not assigned
  • Social Profiles
    None linked
  • Platform Tenure
    New listing
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@type
Plumber
areaServed
United Kingdom
openingHours
Mo-Su 24/7

Knows About

Lanes GroupLanes for DrainsThames WaterWhitechapel fatbergUK drainagelargest private drainageno-dig repairfounded 1992

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