Electrical contractors to acquire in Yorkshire and The Humber

Updated 9 November 2026

Looking to acquire an electrical contractor in Yorkshire and The Humber? Firmbase ranks 505 electrical contractors using public company information to help buyers prioritise firms for research and potential outreach. The Approach Score ranks firms using public signals including director age and tenure, ownership, business scale, financial strength and recent changes. These firms are not listed for sale, and the ranking does not indicate that an owner is considering a sale.

The median firm has 8 staff and has been in business for 14 years. Looking beyond Yorkshire and The Humber? Explore the full UK list of electrical contractors.

505

Firms

UK 5,150

19%

Every director 55+

UK 20%

34%

Held 75%+ by one person

UK 31%

14

Median years in business

UK 14

8

Median headcount

UK 8

£500k to £1m

Median turnover band

UK £500k to £1m · includes our estimates

Towns with the most firms

The first 25 firms, in Approach Score order

1

Michael L Phillips Electrical Services

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Approach Score

87/100
  • In post since 2016
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £691k
  • Net assets £84k (Mar 2025)

Company no. 10093281 · Companies House

mlpes.co.uk

2

W. Burns & SON (electrical)

Approach Score

86/100
  • In post since 2000
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 6 staff · turnover est. £543k
  • Net assets £92k (Nov 2025)

Company no. 04107725 · Companies House

wburns.co.uk

3

Cpes

Bridlington, East Yorkshire

A director sits on 4 or more companies

Approach Score

84/100
  • 1 director aged 65-69, 1 aged 60-64 · longest in post since 2022
  • 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £480k
  • Net assets £157k (Dec 2025)

Company no. 14143288 · Companies House

cpes.co.uk

4

ELX

Bradford, West Yorkshire

Approach Score

83/100
  • Director aged 55-59 · in post since 2010
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 8 staff · turnover est. £635k
  • Net assets £333k (Jul 2024)

Company no. 07309348 · Companies House

elxuk.com

5

Anthony Holladay (electrical Contractor)

Dewsbury, West Yorkshire

Approach Score

83/100
  • In post since 2003
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £318k
  • Net assets £31k (Aug 2025)
6

DBM Electrical (yorkshire)

Woodlesford Leeds

Approach Score

82/100
  • 1 director aged 70 or over, 1 aged 65-69, 1 aged 55-59 · longest in post since 2019
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £310k
  • Net assets £34k (Oct 2025)
  • Director resigned Jul 2026 · PSC register changed Jul 2026

Company no. 12249040 · Companies House

7

ASE Autogate

Shipley, West Yorkshire

Approach Score

82/100
  • 1 director aged 65-69, 1 aged 55-59, 2 aged 45-49 · longest in post since 2001
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 28 staff · turnover est. £4.1m
  • Net assets £1.8m (Mar 2025)

Company no. 04149192 · Companies House

aseautogate.co.uk

8

Ashwood Group

Leeds

Approach Score

82/100
  • Director aged 60-64 · in post since 2009
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 9 staff · turnover est. £616k
  • Net assets £104k (Jun 2025)

Company no. 06268159 · Companies House

ashwoodgroup.co.uk

9

Appleson-Judd

Wetherby, West Yorkshire

Approach Score

82/100
  • In post since 1999
  • 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 13 staff · turnover est. £980k
  • Net assets £139k (Nov 2025)

Company no. 03852516 · Companies House

appleson-judd.co.uk

10

BMC Electrical Services

Bradford, West Yorkshire

Approach Score

82/100
  • Director aged 65-69 · in post since 2001
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 9 staff · turnover est. £1.9m
  • Net assets £1.2m (Sep 2025)
11

Greenwood and Copley

Barnsley

Approach Score

81/100
  • In post since 2001
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £305k
  • Net assets £23k (Jun 2025)

Company no. 04195249 · Companies House

12

Reflex Systems

Hellaby Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Approach Score

81/100
  • 1 director aged 65-69, 1 aged 60-64 · longest in post since 2020
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 24 staff · turnover est. £3m
  • Net assets £439k (Apr 2026)
  • Charge satisfied Aug 2026

Company no. 02116908 · Companies House

reflexsystems.co.uk

13

Fuel and Electrical Solutions

Scunthorpe, South Humberside

Approach Score

81/100
  • 2 directors aged 55-59 · longest in post since 2014
  • 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 7 staff · turnover est. £586k
  • Net assets £185k (Dec 2025)

Company no. 09319113 · Companies House

fesltd.me.uk

14

EB Installations

Leeds

Approach Score

81/100
  • Director aged 60-64 · in post since 2009
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · held via a trust or firm · independent
More about this firm
  • 6 staff · turnover est. £293k
  • Net assets £83k (Apr 2026)

Company no. 06841827 · Companies House

15

Padgett Developments

Rotherham

Approach Score

80/100
  • Longest in post since 2011
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 6 staff · turnover est. £664k
  • Net assets £82k (Mar 2025)
16

Bowness Electrical

Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire

Approach Score

80/100
  • Longest in post since 2018
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £473k
  • Net assets £793 (Sep 2025)
  • Director resigned Sep 2025
17

PPT Controls

Elland, West Yorkshire

Approach Score

80/100
  • Director aged 65-69 · in post since 2018
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 6 staff · turnover est. £673k
  • Net assets £27k (Feb 2026)

Company no. 11204046 · Companies House

pptcontrolsltd.co.uk

18

Andrew Greenwood Electrical

Halifax, West Yorkshire

Approach Score

79/100
  • In post since 2019
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 8 staff · turnover est. £678k
  • Net assets £48k (Oct 2025)
19

Lighting & Signs

Hull, East Yorkshire

Approach Score

79/100
  • 2 directors aged 55-59 · longest in post since 2003
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 18 staff · turnover est. £2.3m
  • Net assets £891k (Jun 2025)
20

Harrogate Automation

Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Approach Score

79/100
  • Director aged 55-59 · in post since 2012
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £408k
  • Net assets £21k (Jun 2025)
  • PSC register changed Nov 2025
21

Clear Image Systems

Bradford

Approach Score

79/100
  • 2 directors aged 55-59 · longest in post since 1998
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 19 staff · turnover est. £2.9m
  • Net assets £1m (May 2026)
22

Thermotech Building Maintenance

Wakefield

Approach Score

79/100
  • Director aged 60-64 · in post since 2002
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 22 staff · turnover est. £3m
  • Net assets £924k (Feb 2026)

Company no. 04382588 · Companies House

tbmltd.co.uk

23

Harrison & Cross

North Yorkshire

Approach Score

78/100
  • Longest in post since 1997
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 7 staff · turnover est. £548k
  • Net assets £344k (Mar 2025)
  • PSC register changed Mar 2026
24

Brooks and Cryderman Ltd

Harrogate

Approach Score

78/100
  • Director aged 65-69 · in post since 2001
  • 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 6 staff · turnover est. £282k
  • Net assets £1k (Dec 2025)
25

Jefferson Electrical

East Yorkshire

Approach Score

78/100
  • Director aged 60-64 · in post since 2002
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 8 staff · turnover est. £719k
  • Net assets £352k (Dec 2025)

Company no. 04396996 · Companies House

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How this list is filtered

  • 5 or more staff, from filed headcount or our estimate where none is filed.
  • Registered office in Yorkshire and The Humber.
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How this list is built

The Approach Score ranks firms mainly on public Companies House information about owner tenure and age, ownership, size, financial strength and recent register changes.

Firms with higher scores appear first in each list.

Use the ranking to order research, then check each business directly.

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What it does not mean

No firm here is for sale, and the score says nothing about any owner's plans.

At least 95% of the firms where we hold directors had them checked in or after November 2026.

What we do not cover

Regulatory information is not included in this list. Buyers should check the relevant register as part of their due diligence. Check claimed scheme membership through Electrical Safety First's Find a Registered Electrician search. Voluntary domestic self-certification schemes cover England and Wales; Scotland and Northern Ireland have different arrangements.

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