Metro Rod Newport & Hereford

About Metro Rod Newport and Hereford

Metro Rod Newport and Hereford began its journey in 2006, founded by Colin Witcomb and Gary Cleeves in a garage. With just two engineers and relying solely on word of mouth, Colin and Gary worked tirelessly, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to deliver exceptional service and build a loyal customer base. One of their earliest recruits, hired within the first few months, remains a valued member of the team to this day. 

As demand grew, so did the team. Within two years, they had expanded to three engineers and secured a council building to house their work van. In 2007, Colin’s son Ben joined the business part-time. Two years later, he became a full-time drainage engineer and quickly proved his dedication and expertise. 

In 2011, Gary branched out to launch Metro Rod Swansea, while Colin continued to grow the Newport & Hereford franchise. Ben soon stepped into a director role, helping to drive the business forward. 

A major milestone came in 2016 when Metro Rod Newport and Hereford celebrated its 10th anniversary also winning Franchise of the Year in the same year. Since then, the business has continued to thrive, now operating with 5 tankers, 21 engineers, and 14 vans, allowing us to serve a wider area including Gloucester and Cardiff. 

Today, we’re based in Crown Business Park, Tredegar, with excellent access to Risca, Leominster, Brecon and the surrounding area. Community involvement is important to us, and while we’ve traditionally supported charities around Newport, we’re now looking to expand our volunteer efforts across Herefordshire and South Wales. If you know of a local charity project we could support, we’d love to hear from you.