Who it's for

Built for the sectors that carry the risk.

Six sectors. One shared reality: the pressure to move away from chemical weed control is no longer optional — and the case for hot foam is strongest exactly where the risk is highest.

Local Authorities & Councils Grounds Maintenance Contractors & Landscapers Sports Clubs Private Estates Water Companies Utilities

Sector 1 of 6

Local Authorities & Councils

Parks, pavements, playgrounds, cemeteries, housing estates and public land.

The public has moved on from glyphosate. Councils that move with them win.

65% of the UK public now supports pesticide-free public spaces (PAN UK). More than 80 UK local authorities have introduced restrictions or moratoria on glyphosate. Solas gives you a compliant, publicly-defensible weed control programme without sacrificing the standard residents expect.

Pain points

Rising public and resident pressure against chemical spraying on public land.
Herbicide-free clauses now appearing in frameworks and tender rewrites.
Reputational and legal exposure from glyphosate use (Monsanto/Bayer litigation).
Existing crews lack formal spraying certification — but any operator can run hot foam.

How Solas fits

No licence, no PPE, no re-entry period — safe around residents, children and pets immediately.
Fewer repeat treatments than hot water or strimming — lower long-term labour cost.
Multi-functional: also cleans pavements, gum, moss and street furniture.
Auditable, chemical-free programme that stands up to FOI and media scrutiny.

Proof: Independent University of Pisa research confirms hot foam is highly effective on weeds, moss and algae in urban settings.

Talk to us about Local Authorities & Councils

Sector 2 of 6

Grounds Maintenance Contractors & Landscapers

Serving councils, sports venues, schools, offices, estates and private clients.

Herbicide-free contracts are high-value work. Solas is how you win them.

Chemical-free clauses are appearing in more contracts every year, and the demand for organic grounds services is growing faster than the supply of contractors who can deliver it. Solas gives you a defensible, proven chemical-free capability to put in front of clients — without over-specifying capital or waiting on a specialist crew.

Pain points

Losing bids to competitors offering a herbicide-free service you can't yet match.
Weather delays with existing methods make schedules unreliable and margins unpredictable.
Client sensitivity around glyphosate is rising — especially near schools, waterways and homes.
Adding new capability usually means new certifications, new PPE and new training overhead.

How Solas fits

Higher-margin herbicide-free contracts — fewer treatments needed than strimming or hot water.
Two machines in one: hot foam weed control plus non-abrasive cleaning (paving, walls, monuments).
Works in all weathers — schedule the job and deliver it, no rescheduling for rain or wind.
Minimal training, no spraying licence — any trained operator on the crew can run it.
Flexible finance — purchase, lease or finance to match the way you invest.

Proof: Contractors report 95%+ kill on first application, with just 2–3 applications per year needed thereafter — versus 50–60% from hot water alone.

Talk to us about Grounds Maintenance Contractors & Landscapers

Sector 3 of 6

Sports Clubs, Pitches & Training Grounds

Football, rugby, cricket, golf, equestrian, 3G and hybrid surfaces.

Fixture-day-safe, artificial-surface-safe, sponsor-safe.

One image of chemical spraying near the ground can undo years of community goodwill. Hot foam weed control is now the standard for professional venues — Solas delivers it at a price and reliability that works for the whole club estate, not just the flagship stadium.

Pain points

Chemical treatment near pitches, spectator areas and training grounds is a reputational and safeguarding risk.
Artificial surfaces (3G, hybrid) resist conventional weed control methods.
Environmentally-sensitive areas around pitches force labour-intensive hand-weeding.
Match-day and training schedules leave no window for re-entry waiting periods.

How Solas fits

Unbeatable results on artificial and hybrid surfaces — eradicates weeds and grasses from 3G pitches.
No re-entry period — treated areas are safe for players, staff and fans immediately.
Multi-lance system: low pressure for delicate turf edges, high pressure for hard-standings and equipment.
Safe around animals — proven at equestrian facilities as well as football and rugby grounds.

Proof: In use at leading European clubs and referenced by two-decade Premier League grounds operators as a "game changer."

Talk to us about Sports Clubs

Sector 4 of 6

Private Estates, Heritage & Visitor Attractions

Estates, castles, National Trust sites, gardens, visitor attractions and campuses.

Keep the estate looking its best — without putting visitors, pets or planting at risk.

Estates carry the full spectrum of exposure: paying visitors, working livestock, heritage stonework, delicate planting and watercourses. Solas replaces the chemical without replacing the standard — and adds cleaning capability the estate can use year-round.

Pain points

Chemical spraying is incompatible with paying visitors, families, pets and livestock on site.
Moss and algae on paths, steps, monuments and greenhouses create slip hazards and eyesores.
Delicate planting, gravel and stonework rule out abrasive or high-pressure cleaning.
Hand-weeding heritage grounds is slow, costly and pulls gardeners off higher-value work.

How Solas fits

100% safe around visitors, pets and wildlife — no closures, no exclusion zones, no downtime.
Non-abrasive cleaning at low pressure — safe on stonework, monuments, benches and plaques.
Kills moss and algae on paths, steps, roofs and greenhouses — stops moss returning for up to 12 months.
Frees gardeners to garden — fewer applications than manual weeding, longer-lasting results.

Proof: Hot foam is used across major heritage and visitor sites including National Trust estates, castles and leading gardens.

Talk to us about Private Estates

Sector 5 of 6

Water Companies

Filtration beds, reservoirs, treatment works and asset perimeters.

The only practical, efficient and safe method for weed control on water filtration beds.

Weeds and moss on filter beds interfere with rotating filter arms, damage filtration performance and shorten asset life — and chemical control near water is an operational and regulatory headache. Solas removes both problems at once.

Pain points

Hand-weeding is slow, labour-intensive and typically requires 2–4 workers over 3–4 days per treatment.
Moss and weeds interfere with rotating filter arms (particularly above 12cm) and reduce filter lifespan.
Moss on gravel resists chemical absorption — herbicides simply don't work, forcing manual removal.
Glyphosate use near water requires Environment Agency permits, exclusion zones and safe discharge measures.
Regrowth after hand-pulling can trigger 6–10 repeat visits per year.

How Solas fits

Safe around water — chemical-free, no contamination risk, no permits required.
Effective on moss and gravel where chemical herbicides fail due to lack of soil absorption.
One operator, ~1 day — versus 2–4 workers over 3–4 days for manual weeding.
Reduces treatment frequency to 2–3 times per year, protecting filter performance and lifespan.

Proof: Already used by major UK water companies including South West Water and Wessex Water to remove watercress, moss, algae and vegetation from filtration machinery.

Talk to us about Water Companies

Sector 6 of 6

Utilities — Electricity, Gas & Telecoms

Substations, cable routes, depots, telecoms cabinets, ducts and asset perimeters.

Non-chemical vegetation control that keeps sites safe, staff protected and ESG commitments on track.

Large operational utility sites need constant vegetation control — and glyphosate carries a growing burden of public perception, employee safety concerns, exclusion zones and compliance overhead. Solas removes the chemical without slowing the work down.

Pain points

Strimming and manual weeding are slow, expensive and require repeat treatments throughout the year.
Chemical spraying around substations, ducts, manholes, towers and drainage requires exclusion zones and strict safety protocols.
Public perception of glyphosate use on infrastructure sites creates reputational and ESG exposure.
Alternatives like hot water and steaming require multiple passes and offer poor regrowth suppression.

How Solas fits

No glyphosate, no chemical runoff, no permits — reduces compliance burden and aligns with ESG / Net Zero.
No drying period, no exclusion zones — staff and public access remain open during and after treatment.
Effective on hard surfaces, gravel, substation yards, cable routes, telecoms cabinets and drainage.
Dual-use: also removes chewing gum, algae, moss and grime from depots and street furniture.
Minimal training — safe for field crews with no chemical handling or spraying PPE.

Proof: University of Pisa research confirms hot foam is highly effective against moss, algae and invasive weeds on the surfaces utilities depend on.

Talk to us about Utilities

Not sure where you fit?

If you carry the risk of chemical spraying, Solas is built for you.

Book a Demo Why hot foam