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Trades Companies in Manchester: 10,000+ Active Firms (2026)
Trades companies in Manchester deliver installation, repair and maintenance work for buildings, infrastructure and local business sites.
Buying centres tend to sit with estates, facilities, construction and compliance teams rather than a central procurement function. Commercial landlords, housing providers, infrastructure operators and public-sector estates usually buy recurring service cover, planned project packages or reactive call-out capacity, with scope set by site networks and labour availability. Engagements range from local SME subcontracting and framework call-offs to multi-site mid-market contractor relationships where account management, risk paperwork, scheduled jobs and subcontractor control matter as much as trade capability. The commercial shape is therefore operationally led: mobile workforces, job costing, certifications and customer accounts sit close to the sale rather than in a separate back-office layer.
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Manchester has 10,586 actively trading trades companies in this cohort, making it a sizeable local base for site-based services across commercial property, housing, infrastructure and estates work. Reported employment totals 2,471 people across the headcount-reporting firms, which points to an operating base made up largely of smaller employers with a thinner layer of larger contractors. The pattern fits a city-region market where reactive maintenance, framework work and subcontracted project delivery sit alongside owner-managed trade businesses.
Field services and trades sit across activity-specific regimes rather than a sector licence. In England, the Building Safety Regulator frames duties under the amended Building Regulations for clients, designers and contractors, with competence requirements carrying more weight where higher-risk residential, hospital or care settings are involved. GOV.UK’s competent person schemes let qualifying installers self-certify certain building work instead of seeking building regulations approval for each job type. Gas work has a clearer gatekeeper: businesses and engineers must be on the Gas Safe Register to carry out legal gas work, with registration renewed annually.
Future change appears more likely to come through procurement discipline and competence evidence than through a simple surge in new contractors. Buyers of estates and facilities work tend to prefer suppliers that can evidence qualifications, manage subcontractors and keep service records clean enough for audit. Smaller trade operators may keep specialist niches where response time and local knowledge matter, while mid-market contractors may absorb adjacent services to protect utilisation and bid for bundled work. Compliance costs, labour availability and payment cycles are likely to remain the main constraints on how far firms can scale.
10,586
Active firms
2026
107
Above £5M
Reported turnover
2,845
Since 2022
New incorporations
Key facts
About 1% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (107 of 10,586 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
26% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (2,845 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Building work in England carries client, designer and contractor duties under the Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023.
Higher-risk buildings include those with at least 7 storeys or at least 18 metres high, and either at least 2 residential units, a hospital or a care home.
Gas businesses and engineers must be registered to carry out gas work legally, with renewal every year.
ONS reports construction new work in Great Britain increased by 1.4% in current prices in 2024.
Construction new orders rose 5.6% in 2024, while 370,770 VAT and PAYE registered construction firms were operating in Great Britain in Q3 2024.
Top Manchester trades companies
TASK ENERGY LTD
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides building services for public sector and social housing, including gas appliance servicing, maintenance and installation, renewable energy installations, decarbonisation projects, and 24/7…
Serves public sector organisations, local authorities and social housing providers across the UK, particularly teams responsible for housing stock, public spaces, compliance, repairs and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
Central Electrical (NW) Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides electrical and mechanical engineering contracting services for commercial, industrial and retail projects. Services include design, installation and maintenance of lighting, power, heating,…
Serves private and public sector clients across the North West, including commercial property owners, industrial businesses, retailers, offices, shopfitters and some domestic property customers.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 5y
Location
KEY INTEGRATED SERVICES (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides mechanical and electrical engineering services including design, installation and commissioning of building services systems. Delivers HVAC solutions and planned and reactive maintenance,…
Serves UK businesses needing building services support, especially commercial, food and drink production, FMCG manufacturing, industrial, R&D pharmaceutical and healthcare organisations with…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 22% CAGR over 2y
Location
BESPOKE CONTRACT SERVICES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides property maintenance and environmental services including commercial cleaning, grounds maintenance, pest control, drainage and electrical works, window and solar panel cleaning,…
Serves UK organisations, including housing providers, HM Prison Service/public sector sites, and commercial property or facilities teams needing contracted site services under service level…
Financial Health
StableStable · -4% CAGR over 4y
Location
ULTRACOOLING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides installation, repair and maintenance of air conditioning and refrigeration systems for domestic and commercial clients. Supplies and installs commercial refrigeration equipment, cold rooms…
Serves homeowners and commercial clients across Manchester, Greater Manchester, Cheshire and the North West, including retailers, food producers, salons and research facilities requiring air…
Financial Health
StableStable · 2% CAGR over 4y
Location
CLOVER TECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides refrigeration engineering, HVAC installation and maintenance, facilities management services, and communications room solutions. Supplies related spare parts and technical support for…
Serves businesses across the UK with commercial plant, refrigeration, HVAC and comms room environments, including organisations needing outsourced facilities management and technical maintenance…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable, Growing, Hiring · 8% CAGR over 3y
Location
Electrical Plumbing & Gas Services Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides electrical and mechanical engineering services including power distribution, lighting, plumbing, gas installations, heating and water systems. Also installs fire detection and fire…
Serves B2B and residential property clients, including landlords, developers, commercial premises owners and managers of domestic or multi-occupancy buildings.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
S.T. Heating Services Ltd.
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial and industrial gas, heating and plumbing services, including boiler installation, repair, replacement and maintenance, central heating system servicing, emergency breakdown…
Serves B2B customers, particularly commercial and industrial organisations needing gas, heating and plumbing support. Targets businesses in Manchester and the North West requiring boiler, central…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
J E Walker & Sons Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial plumbing, heating and mechanical services including installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems, plus Legionella control…
Serves commercial and public-sector organisations, including NHS healthcare premises, construction industry clients and main building contractors, with an emphasis on projects and contracts in the…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 8% CAGR over 4y
Location
Techniheat Plant Services Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides installation, servicing and repair of commercial heating systems including boilers, burners and warm air heaters. Also delivers air conditioning and ventilation maintenance, water treatment,…
Sells to businesses and landlords needing commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and water services, particularly premises owners and facilities teams with commercial properties in…
Financial Health
StableStable · 2% CAGR over 2y
Location
HOLLY TREE MAINTENANCE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides building maintenance and repair services for commercial, industrial and public sector properties, including electrical work, plumbing and heating, roofing, joinery, and general building…
Serves commercial, industrial and public-sector organisations, including charities, housing associations, utilities and property/surveying clients, across the North West and wider UK.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 8% CAGR over 4y
Location
Harding Building Services Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides property maintenance and refurbishment services including void property works, planned maintenance and major improvement projects. Carries out gas safety checks, electrical inspections and…
Serves social landlords, housing associations, local authorities, education and healthcare organisations, plus homeowners and businesses across the North West, Yorkshire, Midlands and North Wales.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 3% CAGR over 3y
Location
A.T. NOLAN (BUILDING CONTRACTORS) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides construction and building maintenance services, including refurbishment, fit‑out and minor works projects. Delivers facilities management, building fabric repairs, mechanical and electrical…
Serves public-sector bodies, utilities and commercial organisations in the North West, particularly facilities, estates and property teams responsible for buildings, refurbishments, maintenance…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 10% CAGR over 4y
Location
Saunders & Taylor (Manchester) Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides mechanical building services including design, installation and maintenance of heating, plumbing, water, gas, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Also undertakes boiler replacements,…
Serves B2B and public-sector clients in the North West, especially hospitals, schools, healthcare and education estates, plus organisations with commercial building maintenance needs.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -3% CAGR over 3y
Location
ABM (Lancashire) Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides building maintenance and construction services including property refurbishment, shop fitting, plumbing and central heating installation and testing, disabled access adaptations, hygienic…
Serves local authorities, housing associations, leisure industry operators and retail businesses in the North West, mainly organisations managing properties and facilities.
Financial Health
StableStable · -79% CAGR over 3y
Location
JAMES GALLAGHER LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides construction and building contracting services including new build projects, refurbishment and restoration, building maintenance, and design‑and‑build. Also delivers electrical installation,…
Serves local authorities, schools, churches, factories, insurance companies, industrial estates, retail parks and other organisations across the North West needing building, electrical and…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
STANDISH ENERGY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides electrical contracting services including installation and maintenance of electrical systems, fire alarms, emergency lighting and solar PV. Conducts electrical testing (EICR) and reactive…
Sells primarily to B2B and public sector buyers, especially local authorities, social housing providers, schools, retail and leisure operators, care homes, and main contractors across North West…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 10% CAGR over 4y
Location
Druggitt & Harding Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides plumbing and heating contracting services, including system design, installation, maintenance and servicing for commercial, public sector and ecclesiastical buildings, covering heating,…
Serves public and private sector organisations in the North West, including commercial clients and ecclesiastical customers responsible for church facilities.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 1% CAGR over 4y
Location
AGR Building & Fencing Contractors Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides building and fencing contracting services for public and private sector properties, including property adaptations for disabled access, kitchen and bathroom installations, roofing,…
Serves public and private sector clients, including councils, housing associations, businesses and property owners across Bolton, Manchester, Lancashire and the North West.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -1% CAGR over 4y
Location
Kool-it Services Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides design, installation, servicing and repair of air conditioning, HVAC and refrigeration systems for commercial and domestic properties, including cold storage rooms, beer cellar cooling and…
Serves homeowners and businesses across Manchester and the North West, including commercial offices, server rooms, retail and hospitality sites, healthcare facilities, and companies needing cold…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 4% CAGR over 3y
Location
FLUECLEAN INSTALLATIONS SERVICES LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides installation, servicing and repair of commercial and industrial heating systems, including boilers, warm air heaters, radiant heating, steam boilers and water heaters. Also undertakes gas…
Serves commercial and industrial organisations in Stockport and Manchester, including factories, shop floors, sites with gas heating plant, catering facilities and premises needing qualified heating…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -13% CAGR over 2y
Location
Longworth & Sons Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides installation, servicing and maintenance of commercial heating systems, including gas and oil boilers, air and water heating equipment, and related mechanical services for commercial and…
Serves commercial and organisational customers in Greater Manchester and the North West requiring building heating, gas, oil, air and water maintenance support.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 15% CAGR over 2y
Location
DYNAMIC FM LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides mechanical and electrical engineering, building services installation, and facilities management for commercial and public sector properties. Services include maintenance, construction and…
Sells to businesses and public-sector organisations needing building services, engineering and facilities management, including social housing providers, schools and universities, offices, retail…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 5% CAGR over 4y
Location
Swiftheat Gas Services Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial and industrial gas heating services, including installation, servicing and repair of boilers, radiant and warm air heating systems, water heaters and process burners, as well as…
Serves commercial and industrial customers, including factories, warehouses, hotels, garages, retailers, showrooms, schools and large building operators across North West England.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 7% CAGR over 4y
Location
TJG Morris Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides property maintenance and repair services for social landlords, including aids and adaptations, void property repairs, planned and responsive maintenance, and installation of kitchens and…
Serves social landlords and housing providers needing property maintenance support, including teams responsible for adaptations, voids, planned works and responsive repairs, mainly in the North West.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 22% CAGR over 2y
Location
Parklands Services (NW) Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides construction, refurbishment and reactive building maintenance services for commercial and public sector properties, including new-build extensions, internal fit-outs, repairs and planned…
Serves B2B and public sector clients across the North West, including businesses, local authorities, schools, retailers, leisure centres, medical centres and commercial property owners.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 3% CAGR over 4y
Location
ASCOT SERVICES UK LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides facilities management and building services including cleaning and hygiene, security, engineering maintenance, asset management, concierge and front‑of‑house services, construction and…
Serves UK businesses and public-sector organisations managing property portfolios, including leisure operators, social housing providers, schools, commercial offices and health services.
Financial Health
StableStable · -62% CAGR over 4y
Location
AQUASPEED DRAIN SERVICES LLP
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides drainage services for residential and commercial properties, including emergency drain unblocking and cleaning, CCTV drain surveys, high‑pressure water jetting, septic tank emptying, drain…
Serves both B2C and B2B customers, including homeowners, commercial property operators, infrastructure and construction organisations, housing providers, pubs, councils and other public sector…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
Vita Mechanical & Electrical Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides mechanical and electrical engineering services for commercial and industrial buildings, including system design, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance. Also offers project…
Serves commercial property clients, industrial facilities, construction contractors and developers, plus public-sector bodies including government and Ministry of Justice sites.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) services including air conditioning installation, boiler and water heater installation, kitchen and general extraction systems,…
Serves B2B commercial customers, including restaurant chains, pubs, large commercial restaurants and small office spaces, mainly across the Northwest and North Wales.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Gap Roofing Services Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides commercial roofing services including leak detection, flat and single‑ply roofing installation, EPDM membrane systems, and industrial roof cladding and repairs. Also designs and installs…
Serves commercial and industrial property owners, facilities managers, developers and institutions in Greater Manchester, including offices, industrial units, residential block schemes and community…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 32% CAGR over 2y
Location
LOGISTICA FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides facilities management, installation and maintenance services for commercial properties including retail, hospitality, care facilities and distribution centres. Services include plumbing,…
Serves businesses and organisations in commercial property, retail, hospitality, care and distribution centre sectors, targeting operators with facility maintenance needs.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
HAYMAN MECHANICAL SERVICES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides mechanical and electrical engineering services including design, installation and maintenance of HVAC, air conditioning and plumbing systems. Also delivers renewable energy installations,…
Serves B2B and public sector clients with commercial building assets, including schools, councils, retailers, restaurants, kitchens and food production facilities.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 4y
Location
RIGBY ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides electrical and mechanical installation, refurbishment and maintenance services for commercial and public sector buildings. Services include lighting and power systems, rewiring, fire and…
Serves UK organisations in education, healthcare, government, commercial and industrial sectors, targeting business owners, facilities managers and property managers responsible for commercial…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 24% CAGR over 4y
Location
MWA ECO SYSTEMS LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides plumbing and mechanical installation services for construction projects, including pipework, heating and gas systems. Works on large residential, commercial, education and leisure…
Serves developers, main contractors, architects and project owners on large-scale residential, education, leisure and commercial developments, mainly across North West England.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -72% CAGR over 3y
Location
ROTHWELL PLUMBING SERVICES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides plumbing, heating, gas and drainage installation, maintenance and repair services for residential and commercial properties. Also delivers mechanical and electrical works and installs…
Serves public and private sector organisations, commercial property clients and residential customers across the North of England, including developers, local authorities, leisure centres and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -94% CAGR over 4y
Location
OLTEC GROUP TRADING LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides facilities management services including mechanical and electrical (M&E) maintenance, building maintenance and refurbishment, security guarding and keyholding, commercial cleaning, fire and…
Serves businesses and organisations needing facilities and building maintenance support, including property management firms and customers in healthcare, education, rail, transport, logistics, legal,…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -10% CAGR over 2y
Location
LGH Plumbing & Heating Services Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides plumbing and heating services including gas boiler installation, servicing and repair, central heating systems, and general plumbing. Also undertakes bathroom installations and heating and…
Serves domestic homeowners and commercial clients across Leigh, Warrington, Wigan, Greater Manchester and Cheshire, plus social housing providers, new-build developers and commercial organisations in…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 22% CAGR over 4y
Location
CANNON ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LTD.
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides electrical contracting services for commercial and industrial facilities, including electrical design, installation and maintenance, testing and inspection, data network cabling…
Serves B2B customers with commercial and industrial properties, including businesses needing electrical installations, design, testing, network cabling, fire alarms and security systems across…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -69% CAGR over 4y
Location
MEDWAY HEATING (BOLTON) LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides heating, plumbing and mechanical building services including installation, repair and maintenance of oil and gas boilers, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Also offers electrical…
Serves commercial, industrial and public-sector organisations across the UK, including schools, libraries, healthcare sites, hospitals, commercial buildings, local housing authorities and housing…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -8% CAGR over 2y
Location
SADDLEWORTH HEATING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides plumbing and heating services including boiler installation, servicing and repairs, central heating maintenance, gas safety certificates, unvented hot water systems, and plumbing leak…
Serves private homeowners, landlords and commercial property operators across Greater Manchester and the North West, including pubs, hotels, restaurants, leisure venues, offices and brewery property…
Financial Health
StableStable · -67% CAGR over 4y
Location
THERMATIC TECHNICAL FM LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides technical facilities management and maintenance services for commercial buildings, including mechanical and electrical system servicing, energy and data analytics, drainage solutions,…
Serves organisations managing commercial buildings and multi-site portfolios across the UK, including facilities, property and operations teams needing technical FM, maintenance, energy and…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -90% CAGR over 2y
Location
East-tec Electrical Services Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides electrical engineering and building services including design, installation and maintenance. Delivers electrical fit-outs, HVAC systems, and planned preventative maintenance for commercial…
Serves public and private sector organisations across the UK, including commercial property developers, healthcare facilities, schools, leisure and retail operators, data centres and facilities…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · -5% CAGR over 2y
Location
DDG PLUMBING & HEATING SOLUTIONS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides plumbing and heating subcontracting services for construction projects, including new build housing and private developments. Supplies plumbers and technicians to install plumbing and…
Serves B2B construction clients, including leading contractors, house builders, new build developers and private development projects needing plumbing and heating subcontractors.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 17% CAGR over 4y
Location
ALTERTHERM FACILITIES LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns, supplies and installs air conditioning and HVAC systems for commercial buildings including hotels and offices. Provides project planning, electrical and mechanical works, and ongoing…
Serves commercial property owners, hotel groups and office block operators across the UK, including blue-chip clients with large or complex live-building projects.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
W. M. B. (INSTALLATIONS) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides electrical and mechanical engineering and contracting services, including design and installation of building services systems for commercial, industrial, healthcare and educational…
Serves commercial and industrial businesses, healthcare organisations, education providers and public-sector bodies across the North West, including councils, universities, hospitals and large…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 2% CAGR over 4y
Location
J. G. Redford Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides building refurbishment, repair and maintenance services, including damp proof course installation and remedial damp work. Undertakes projects for social housing providers, schools, local…
Serves local authorities, housing associations, social housing providers, schools and commercial clients across the North West, including organisations such as Bolton at Home and British Telecom.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 2% CAGR over 4y
Location
G. WILLIAMS JOINERY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides subcontract joinery services to the construction industry, including internal and external joinery installation, first and second fix carpentry, kitchens, flooring and decking, and TRADA…
Serves main contractors, principal contractors and property developers in the construction industry, across commercial, residential and public-sector projects, particularly large urban developments…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 17% CAGR over 4y
Location
B S ENTWISTLE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides electrical contracting services including design, installation, inspection, testing and maintenance of electrical systems for residential developments, social housing, commercial and…
Serves property developers, social housing providers, commercial and industrial organisations, and other clients needing electrical contracting across the North West.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing, Hiring · 3% CAGR over 4y
Location
MATIC BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineering services for construction projects, including system design, installation and commissioning. Also installs fire detection and security…
Serves construction-sector clients across the UK, particularly developers and main contractors delivering high-rise residential, multi-unit and commercial schemes, plus property managers needing…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -86% CAGR over 2y
Location
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How Manchester trades companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Manchester trades companies usually earn through a mix of quoted works, scheduled maintenance, reactive call-outs and subcontract packages. Revenue may be priced as hourly labour, day rates, fixed-price installations, framework schedules of rates or recurring service cover. The service itself is skilled site labour, often wrapped with materials sourcing, certification, risk paperwork and aftercare. Smaller operators tend to sell trade capacity and response time; larger contractors package multi-trade coverage, account management, planned maintenance and compliance evidence. Margins depend on labour utilisation, travel time, materials mark-up, subcontractor control and how quickly completed work turns into an approved invoice.
Who they sell to
Typical buyers are facilities managers, estates teams, construction project managers, commercial landlords, housing providers, public-sector estates and main contractors needing local capacity. Emergency repair work can be bought quickly by an operations manager, while planned maintenance and project packages often pass through approved supplier lists, tender portals, quantity surveyors or procurement teams. Decision-makers usually care less about a polished pitch than evidence that jobs will be completed safely, on time and with the right paperwork. Referral networks still matter, but mid-market contractors usually need direct sales, account management and framework discipline to win repeat work.
What they buy
Most trades firms tend to spend on tools that keep mobile workforces billable and auditable: job management software, scheduling, routing, estimating, quoting, mobile forms, time capture, invoicing and basic CRM. As they grow, spend often moves into accounting support, payroll, HR, fleet management, insurance, health and safety advice, certification training, subcontractor vetting and document control. Marketing budgets are usually local and practical, covering search visibility, trade directories, reviews and bid-writing support rather than brand campaigns. Physical spend remains material too: vehicles, plant hire, tools, consumables, protective equipment and storage space all compete with software and services for budget.
Why and how to sell to them
Trades buyers tend to evaluate suppliers when operational strain becomes visible: missed appointments, slow quotations, margin leakage, late invoices, failed audits or supervisors spending too much time chasing paperwork. Other triggers include winning a multi-site customer, joining a framework, hiring office staff, adding regulated work, expanding a vehicle fleet or moving from owner-managed jobs to planned contract delivery. Outbound messaging usually works better when it ties directly to cash collection, labour utilisation, compliance evidence or reduced admin for site managers. Generic efficiency claims are easy to ignore; examples framed around fewer re-visits, cleaner handovers and faster approval of completed work are more relevant.
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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