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Trades Companies in Bournemouth: 3,268 Active Firms (2026)
Trades companies in Bournemouth deliver installation, repair, maintenance and compliance work for homes, commercial premises and construction sites.
Buying sits mainly with property owners, facilities managers, construction contractors and public-sector estates teams, with homeowners still present at the reactive and refurbishment end of demand. Sales motions tend to be practical rather than speculative: buyers need attendance windows, evidence of competence, insurance, safety documentation and a clear route for urgent work. Engagements range from call-outs and scheduled service visits to subcontracted fit-out, compliance inspection and premises-wide refurbishment packages. The more relevant operators usually have employed tradespeople, engineers, technicians or site supervisors, because recurring maintenance and contractor-led projects require supervision as well as trade skill.
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Bournemouth has 3,268 actively trading trades companies, so the local picture is a dense contractor market rather than a small specialist cluster. Reported headcount totals 1,391 roles, which points to a visible employment base but also leaves room for subcontracting, self-employment and owner-managed delivery models around the formal workforce. Demand is likely to follow the fabric of the conurbation: residential upkeep, commercial premises work, construction subcontracting and facilities maintenance across Bournemouth and nearby towns. For researchers, the useful distinction is not just trade category, but whether the business is reactive-service led, compliance-led or project-led.
Field services and trades are regulated by activity rather than by a sector-wide licence. Building Safety Regulator guidance under the Building Regulations sets duties around clients, designers and contractors, with competence expectations becoming more prominent for work that touches higher-risk buildings. Competent person schemes matter where installers can self-certify specified building work instead of seeking separate building regulations approval, provided technical competence requirements are met. Gas work sits on a stricter footing: businesses and engineers need statutory gas-work registration before carrying out that work legally. The result is a market where compliance varies by trade line, job type and the premises being served.
Small operator density appears likely to remain a defining feature, with scale-up scarcity shaped by labour availability, supervision requirements and the practical limits of local service delivery. Firms that can evidence competence, manage emergency response and handle planned maintenance across multiple premises tend to sit closer to repeat commercial and public-sector demand. Smaller trade specialists may remain viable through subcontracting relationships, but they are exposed when contractors push more compliance checking down the chain. Consolidation seems more plausible through local acquisitions, shared back-office functions and facilities-management relationships than through venture-style expansion.
3,268
Active firms
2026
707
Incorporated since 2022
Bournemouth cohort
16
Over £5M turnover
Bournemouth cohort
Key facts
About 1% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (16 of 3,268 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
21% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (707 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Building work in England falls under the Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023, with client, designer and contractor duties overseen by the Building Safety Regulator.
Higher-risk buildings include those with at least 7 storeys or at least 18 metres high and 2 residential units, a hospital or a care home.
GOV.UK states that competent person schemes let installers self-certify certain types of building work instead of seeking building regulations approval, subject to minimum technical competence requirements.
Gas businesses and engineers must be on the Gas Safe Register to carry out gas work legally, and registration must be renewed every year.
ONS reports construction new orders rose 5.6% in 2024 to £71,707 million, while new work increased by 1.4% in current prices to £140,684 million.
Top Bournemouth Trades companies
IAN FINCH PLUMBING AND HEATING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides plumbing, heating and electrical services for residential and commercial properties, including boiler and central heating installation and repair, bathroom and kitchen refurbishment,…
Serves residential homeowners and commercial clients across Poole and Dorset, including local businesses, offices, property managers and organisations responsible for communal buildings or commercial…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -12% CAGR over 4y
Location
Fry's Electrical Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides electrical and mechanical contracting services including design and installation, rewiring, fire alarms, emergency lighting, appliance testing and maintenance for commercial, industrial and…
Serves commercial, industrial, domestic and public-sector clients in Dorset, including care homes, homeowners, agricultural sites, schools, leisure centres, nuclear facilities, mobile home parks,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Triple A Fire & Electrical Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides fire safety and electrical services for commercial and industrial premises, including installation and maintenance of fire alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, intruder alarms and…
Serves commercial and industrial businesses in Bournemouth and across Dorset, including organisations needing fire safety compliance, alarms, emergency lighting, risk assessments and related safety…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Meridian Cooling Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsInstalls, services and repairs heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for residential and commercial properties. Provides air conditioning units, ventilation and MVHR systems, air…
Serves commercial organisations, business owners and homeowners in Bournemouth, Poole and Southampton, with customers spanning residential properties and multiple business sectors.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -4% CAGR over 3y
Location
Seascape South Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides construction and building services including new builds, refurbishments, extensions, and maintenance for commercial, educational, and residential properties. Also installs renewable energy…
Serves commercial property owners, local schools and public-sector-linked clients, plus homeowners needing accessible home adaptations and domestic or commercial property owners on the south coast.
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
MORELEC (UK) LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides electrical contracting services including installation, testing and maintenance of electrical systems for residential, commercial and industrial projects. Also designs lighting and power…
Serves businesses and property developers in Bournemouth and surrounding areas, including industrial plants, warehouses and factories, commercial offices, care home operators, and residential housing…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 10% CAGR over 4y
Location
Elite South Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides property maintenance and building services for residential and commercial properties, including bathroom and kitchen fitting, plumbing and electrical work, roofing repairs, carpentry,…
Serves homeowners, landlords, letting agents and local businesses needing property maintenance, refurbishment and compliance-related trade services in the Bournemouth, Poole and surrounding…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 32% CAGR over 5y
Location
M AND T MECH SERVICES LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides building maintenance services for commercial and domestic properties, specialising in heating and plumbing installation, repair and servicing. Also offers general maintenance work and…
Serves commercial property managers, public and private sector organisations, and domestic homeowners across Dorset and Hampshire.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 14% CAGR over 4y
Location
Maintain UK Drains Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides drainage services including drain unblocking, high‑pressure jetting, CCTV drain surveys, drain relining, rodding, excavation and repairs. Also installs and maintains grease traps, septic…
Serves both domestic and commercial customers needing drainage services, including homeowners, landlords and businesses. Targets clients across Dorset, Bournemouth, Poole and parts of Hampshire, with…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
RP Plumbing & Heating Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides domestic plumbing and heating services including boiler installation, repair and servicing, central heating maintenance, air source heat pump installation, smart heating controls, and…
Serves homeowners and local businesses in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area needing plumbing, heating, boiler, bathroom or kitchen services.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
RENTEC LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides mechanical and electrical contracting services, including system design, installation and maintenance. Also installs renewable energy systems such as heat pumps, solar PV and battery…
Serves business and public sector clients needing mechanical, electrical, maintenance and renewable energy support, including custodial and defence customers, with an emphasis on organisations in the…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
ECOSAFE HEATING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides building, construction, and property maintenance services for residential and commercial clients, including plumbing and heating repairs, boiler installation and servicing, electrical works,…
Serves local authorities, housing associations, landlords, homeowners, residents, and commercial clients across the UK, covering both domestic and non-domestic property owners and managers.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 52% CAGR over 4y
Location
WEBLEY HEATING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsInstalls, services and repairs central heating systems for domestic and commercial properties, including gas and electric boilers and underfloor heating. Provides boiler selection, maintenance and…
Serves homeowners, landlords, businesses and institutions across Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset and Hampshire, covering domestic households as well as commercial and institutional property customers with…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -7% CAGR over 4y
Location
More Than Gas Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides plumbing and heating services for domestic and commercial customers, including central heating installation, boiler repairs, maintenance and replacement. Gas Safe registered engineers…
Serves a mix of residential customers and commercial organisations in Poole and Bournemouth, including homeowners, landlords and businesses with domestic or commercial plumbing, heating and boiler…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
Heat Efficient Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides plumbing, heating and gas engineering services for residential and commercial properties, including boiler installation, servicing and repairs, central heating systems, bathroom design and…
Serves residential homeowners and commercial clients across Dorset, Hampshire and London, including customers needing domestic property work, commercial premises support, and urgent plumbing or…
Financial Health
StableStable · -7% CAGR over 4y
Location
Dorset Electrical Contractors Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides electrical contracting services for domestic, commercial and industrial projects, including electrical installations, repairs, inspection and testing, shop fitting electrics, CCTV and…
Serves homeowners, commercial property owners, retailers, industrial sites and property developers across Dorset, London and southern England, including clients needing emergency support and ongoing…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Kingren Groundworks Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides groundworks services including site preparation, drainage, and construction support for domestic, commercial and public sector projects. Also offers grab truck hire for material delivery and…
Serves a mix of B2B, B2C and public-sector customers: industrial and commercial property clients, domestic homeowners, and local authorities/councils across Bournemouth and Dorset.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 9% CAGR over 3y
Location
1St Class Electrical (Poole) Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides electrical contracting services for domestic, commercial and industrial clients, including electrical installations, repairs and maintenance. Also installs alarm and CCTV systems and offers…
Serves domestic homeowners, commercial businesses and industrial clients needing electrical support across Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Devon.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
GOLD BOILERCARE LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides installation, servicing and repair of domestic boilers and heating systems. Offers boiler service plans, landlord gas safety certificates, radiator replacements, unvented hot water system…
Serves homeowners and residential landlords in Dorset, including Poole, Bournemouth and surrounding areas, who need local heating and boiler support for their properties.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 9% CAGR over 4y
Location
R & S United Plumbing and Heating Ltd
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides plumbing and heating services including boiler installation and servicing, central heating systems, bathroom fitting, pipework and leak repairs, underfloor heating installation, air source…
Serves homeowners, landlords and commercial property customers in Bournemouth, Poole and Wimborne seeking local plumbing and heating support.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 67% CAGR over 1y
Location
DORSET GAS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides gas engineering and plumbing services including boiler installation, servicing and repairs, landlord gas safety checks, central heating system installation, LPG and commercial gas work,…
Serves homeowners, landlords and commercial property customers needing gas, heating and plumbing support across Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wimborne, Ferndown, Ringwood and surrounding Dorset…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
MORELEC SOLUTIONS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides electrical contracting services including installation, testing, maintenance, and design of lighting and power distribution systems. Works on residential developments, commercial buildings,…
Serves businesses, developers and organisations in Bournemouth needing electrical contracting, including industrial plants, warehouses, factories, commercial offices, residential housing estates and…
Financial Health
StableStable
Location
MERIDIAN LIFTS LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides installation, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of passenger and goods lifts for commercial and residential buildings. Also offers planned preventative maintenance and servicing to…
Serves a broad range of local clients in the Poole and Bournemouth area, including organisations and property owners with lift installations requiring ongoing support.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
HARDING ELECTRICAL SERVICES (DORSET) LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides domestic and commercial electrical services, including wiring upgrades, lighting installation, additional power outlets, and electrical installations for offices, retail outlets,…
Serves homeowners and local businesses in Wimborne, Poole, Bournemouth, Broadstone, Ferndown and surrounding Dorset areas, including retail outlets, offices, restaurants and hotels.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Adept Electrical South LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns, installs and maintains renewable energy systems for homes and businesses, including solar PV panels, battery storage, air source heat pumps and EV charging points. Also provides commercial…
Serves homeowners, owners of existing homes and new builds, and commercial organisations across Bournemouth, Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire looking to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 32% CAGR over 5y
Location
KDW PROPERTY SERVICES LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides building and property maintenance services, including construction of extensions and loft conversions, refurbishments and new builds. Also carries out plumbing, electrical work, carpentry,…
Serves homeowners, property owners and local organisations needing building, premises alteration, repair and maintenance support across Bournemouth, Poole, Wimborne, Dorchester, Salisbury,…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 20% CAGR over 3y
Location
BIRKS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides electrical contracting services for residential, commercial and industrial projects, including wiring, testing, maintenance, refurbishments and new‑build installations. Designs and installs…
Serves homeowners, residential property developers, and commercial or industrial businesses in Dorset and beyond, including clients undertaking refurbishments, new-build projects, safety testing, and…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 4y
Location
G. R. Westbuild Ltd.
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides building and property services including residential renovations, commercial construction contracting, and ongoing property maintenance. Carries out repair, refurbishment, and maintenance…
Serves a mix of residential customers and commercial organisations, including property owners, landlords and facilities managers seeking contractors for renovations, commercial projects and property…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 10% CAGR over 2y
Location
PAYNE & CHERRETT BUILDERS LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides residential building services including home extensions, property refurbishments, loft conversions, groundworks, and new-build construction. Undertakes structural building work, bricklaying,…
Serves homeowners in Poole, Bournemouth, Wimborne and wider Dorset, particularly private residential customers planning property extensions, refurbishments, loft conversions, groundworks or new…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 41% CAGR over 2y
Location
Xcel Electrical Services Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides electrical contracting services including installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems for domestic, commercial and industrial properties, with electricians carrying out…
Sells to homeowners and business customers needing electrical work, including commercial and industrial clients. Primarily serves customers across the South Coast of England, with capacity to take on…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 11% CAGR over 4y
Location
Giles Heating Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides plumbing and heating services including boiler installation, repair and maintenance; gas, oil and LPG appliance servicing; landlord gas safety inspections; radiator and underfloor heating…
Serves homeowners, landlords and commercial customers in Dorset needing plumbing and heating support, including boiler, gas, oil, LPG and safety inspection services.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -2% CAGR over 4y
Location
MD Johnson Electrical Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides electrical installation, maintenance and inspection services for domestic and commercial properties. Services include lighting installation, electrical rewiring and refurbishments,…
Serves homeowners, landlords, letting agents and commercial clients across central and greater London and Dorset, including offices, gyms, rental properties and residential renovation projects.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 10% CAGR over 2y
Location
Burton Electrical Co. (South) Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides electrical contracting services for domestic, commercial and industrial properties, including installation of wiring and electrical systems, fault finding, maintenance, inspections, testing,…
Serves domestic customers, landlords, commercial premises and industrial businesses across Hampshire and Dorset that need local electrical contractors.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -3% CAGR over 5y
Location
Holt Plumbing + Heating Service Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing and heating systems, including gas and oil boilers, air source heat pumps, solar panels, underfloor heating and wood burners, and general hot…
Sells primarily to homeowners and residential property customers in Dorset, Hampshire and the New Forest seeking plumbing, heating and renewable energy systems, including boilers, heat pumps, solar…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 12% CAGR over 4y
Location
Prokil Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides damp proofing and timber treatment services for residential and commercial buildings. Conducts damp and timber surveys and carries out treatments for rising damp, condensation, mould, wet…
Serves homeowners and property professionals across southern UK, including estate and letting agents, private landlords, housing associations, local authorities, NHS trusts, schools, universities,…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -12% CAGR over 4y
Location
RT SWIMMING POOL SERVICES LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides swimming pool and spa services including design, construction, refurbishment, maintenance contracts, cleaning, seasonal opening and closing, and repairs. Supplies pool equipment, chemicals…
Serves homeowners, businesses and holiday-let operators with swimming pools and spas across Bournemouth, Poole and surrounding Dorset areas, including commercial facilities needing ongoing pool…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
ANCHORAGE SERVICES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides electrical contracting services for residential, commercial and industrial properties, carrying out electrical installations and related electrical system work for building projects,…
Serves a mix of B2C and B2B customers across Southern England, including homeowners, commercial property owners or occupiers, and industrial businesses.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Marc Of Approval Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides construction and building services for residential and commercial properties, including renovations, new builds, extensions, garage and loft conversions. Also carries out interior works such…
Serves residential homeowners and commercial property owners in the Poole, Bournemouth and Dorset areas seeking building work on properties.
Financial Health
StableStable · -5% CAGR over 3y
Location
Holland Gas Services Bournemouth Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides domestic heating and plumbing services including boiler installation, servicing and repair, gas safety inspections for rental properties, power flushing, water softener installation, and…
Serves homeowners, landlords, letting agents and housing associations in Poole and surrounding areas needing domestic plumbing, heating and gas safety support.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 10% CAGR over 2y
Location
SCD Plumbing Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides plumbing and heating services including boiler installation, maintenance and repair, central heating installation, gas safety inspections, bathroom fitting, wet rooms and walk‑in showers,…
Serves homeowners, landlords and commercial clients across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and surrounding Dorset areas.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 4y
Location
J. C. Gas (Parkstone) Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides gas and heating engineering and plumbing services, including boiler installation, servicing and repairs, landlord gas safety checks, central heating systems, LPG and commercial gas work,…
Serves homeowners, landlords and small commercial customers needing gas, heating and plumbing support across Parkstone, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wimborne, Ferndown and nearby Dorset areas.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -11% CAGR over 4y
Location
B & H SERVICES AIR CONDITIONING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies and installs air conditioning systems for domestic and commercial properties. Provides maintenance, repair and servicing of cooling and ventilation systems, along with portable air…
Serves both B2C domestic customers and B2B commercial clients needing air conditioning support, including homeowners and businesses in Bournemouth, Poole, Southampton, surrounding areas, and wider UK…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -65% CAGR over 4y
Location
Century Cleaning Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides contract cleaning and property maintenance services including carpet and window cleaning, waste removal, pest control, pressure washing, drain clearance, roof surveys, and grounds…
Serves B2B property owners and managers responsible for commercial premises, workplaces and vacant properties, with a stated service area around Bournemouth, Southampton and Salisbury.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -2% CAGR over 4y
Location
GWE Southern Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides domestic heating and plumbing services, including installation of replacement gas boilers, air source heat pumps, central heating systems, radiators and smart heating controls, along with…
Serves homeowners and domestic property owners in Bournemouth and the wider BH postcode area, including households in flats, bungalows, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -5% CAGR over 4y
Location
SOUTHERN CONTRACTS (SHIPPING) LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies, installs and maintains commercial catering, laundry and cleaning equipment. Provides spare parts, equipment rental and leasing, and repair and servicing for washing machines, dryers and…
Serves B2B and public-sector buyers in marine/offshore, hospitality, care homes, healthcare, housing, education and local authorities, including cruise/shipping operators, offshore platforms, hotels,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
ROSS DAVIES HEATING LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides domestic heating services including boiler installation, servicing and repairs, power flushing, and gas safety certificates. Offers maintenance and replacement of gas boilers and related…
Serves domestic customers, homeowners and landlords in Dorset and nearby towns including Bournemouth, Poole, Ringwood, Christchurch, Wimborne, Ferndown, Verwood and Fordingbridge.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
DORSET COMMERCIAL CLEANING LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides commercial cleaning services for businesses, including routine office cleaning, deep cleaning, carpet and floor care, window cleaning, and exterior area maintenance. Serves sectors such as…
Serves businesses of all sizes across Dorset and surrounding areas, including offices, medical practices, manufacturers, leisure venues, retailers, creative and technology firms, automotive sites,…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 15% CAGR over 2y
Location
Redfern Building Contractors Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides building contracting services for residential and commercial projects, including new build construction, house refurbishments, property extensions, and loft conversions. Also supplies and…
Serves homeowners and commercial property clients in the Bournemouth area needing residential or commercial building contractors.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
TPM CLEANING & FACILITIES LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial cleaning and facilities services including daily contract cleaning for communal areas, offices, shops and salons, one‑off deep cleans, carpet and upholstery cleaning, hard floor…
Serves property managers, housing associations, small offices, shops, salons, gyms, schools and other commercial premises across Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire, with some domestic customers for…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · 2% CAGR over 4y
Location
Clean Deep Services Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides commercial cleaning services including deep cleans, contract cleaning, builders’ cleans, and specialist maintenance. Serves sectors such as healthcare, offices, manufacturing facilities,…
Serves businesses and public-sector organisations in Dorset, including healthcare providers, commercial premises, manufacturers, schools, councils, universities, leisure venues, veterinary practices…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 171% CAGR over 3y
Location
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How Bournemouth Trades companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Trades companies earn through a mix of labour charges, materials mark-up, call-out fees, quoted project work and retained maintenance contracts. Bournemouth operators typically sell practical capacity rather than a single product: electricians, plumbers, heating engineers, decorators, roofers, builders and facilities contractors package skilled labour with parts, certification, site supervision and response time. Pricing is usually hourly, day-rate, fixed-price or schedule-of-rates, with commercial contracts adding service-level expectations and documentation. Margins depend on utilisation, materials procurement, travel time, rework and the ability to keep qualified staff on jobs rather than in admin.
Who they sell to
Most sell to a blend of homeowners, landlords, letting agents, managing agents, construction contractors, commercial occupiers and public-sector estates teams. Smaller jobs are often bought by an owner, landlord or property manager after a phone call, referral or local search. Larger work tends to involve facilities managers, quantity surveyors, contract managers, site managers, procurement leads and finance teams checking insurance, accreditations, method statements and references. Reactive work can convert quickly when a property is unusable; refurbishment, framework and compliance-led contracts usually take longer, especially where buyers need written quotes, site visits and approval from several budget holders.
What they buy
Most trades firms tend to spend on tools that reduce lost time between enquiry, quote, job, invoice and payment. Relevant categories include job management software, scheduling, mobile forms, CRM, accounting, payroll, stock control, fleet tracking, call handling, document storage, health and safety support, training, certification management and local marketing. Firms with engineers on the road may also buy insurance, vehicle leasing, fuel cards, materials procurement services, recruitment support and subcontractor vetting. Larger contractors are more likely to need reporting, contract management, compliance evidence and integrations between field teams and the back office.
Why and how to sell to them
Trades buyers tend to evaluate suppliers when admin load starts to constrain job capacity, when they win a maintenance contract, add supervisors, take on vans, or move from domestic work into commercial premises. Compliance changes, insurance renewals, failed audits, late payment problems and poor first-time fix rates can also trigger buying conversations. Outreach usually works better when it links to operational symptoms rather than abstract growth: missed appointments, unpriced extras, certificate chasing, slow invoicing, materials leakage or difficulty proving competence to contractors. Credible pitches should show how the offer fits site-based work, uneven demand and tight cash collection.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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