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Fit-Out Companies in Leicester: 114 Active Firms (2026)
Fit-out companies in Leicester refurbish, partition and finish commercial interiors across the city’s construction market.
Commercial landlords, estates teams and main contractors tend to be the central buying centres, with smaller occupiers using fit-out firms for office moves, shop refits and compliance-led alterations. The better-matched Leicester contractors look like delivery businesses rather than design studios: they coordinate partitions, suspended ceilings, finishes, minor building-services interfaces and site paperwork across occupied premises. Sales are usually project-led, often repeat work through property managers, public-sector estates or regional construction partners. Engagements sit in the mid-market: too multi-trade for a handyman route, but usually below the scale where national construction frameworks dominate every package.
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Leicester has 114 actively trading fit-out companies, giving the city a local contractor base rather than a broad national market view. Reported employment totals 1,469 people, so the footprint is spread across a sizeable group of employers rather than concentrated in a handful of very large firms. Turnover also looks concentrated: 15 firms report more than £5M, while 7 were incorporated since 2022. That mix points to a market led by established regional operators, with a smaller intake of newer refurbishment and finishing businesses serving maintenance, landlord works and interior upgrade demand.
Fit-out and refurbishment work sits within the wider construction rulebook rather than a standalone sector licence. The HSE’s CDM regime matters because interior projects still involve dutyholder allocation, site coordination and notification where the work meets the relevant tests. England’s amended Building Regulations add competence duties for clients, designers and contractors, and higher-risk building work can bring Building Safety Regulator processes around approval information, declarations and golden-thread records. Market structure remains fragmented, with the Finishes and Interiors Sector acting as the main specialist trade body for standards, practice notes and benchmarking.
Demand appears tied less to speculative new-build cycles than to estates that need usable space kept open, reconfigured or brought back to lettable condition. Leicester contractors with dependable site supervision and building-services coordination should remain better placed than narrow-trade finishers, particularly where occupied premises create programme and compliance constraints. The scarcer group is likely to be firms that can handle documentation-heavy work in higher-risk settings while still pricing competitively for regional clients. Consolidation may occur through succession, subcontractor dependency and framework access, rather than through a wave of venture-backed expansion.
114
Active firms
2026
15
Over £5M revenue
larger trading firms
7
New since 2022
recent incorporations
Key facts
About 13% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (15 of 114 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
6% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (7 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Fit-out and refurbishment work falls within the HSE’s CDM 2015 regime, with dutyholder roles and F10 notification applying where projects meet the relevant thresholds.
In England, the 2023 Building Regulations amendments add client, designer and contractor duties; higher-risk building work can require Building Safety Regulator approval information, competence declarations and golden-thread records.
ONS put 2024 construction output at 0.4% above 2023, solely because repair and maintenance rose by 8.5% while new work fell by 5.3%.
Great Britain had 370,770 VAT and PAYE registered construction firms in Q3 2024, up 1.7% year on year, which keeps fit-out procurement fragmented.
The European Commission’s Renovation Wave aims to renovate 35 million buildings by 2030 and at least double the annual rate of energy renovations in the EU.
Top Leicester Fit-Out companies
G D BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides building refurbishment, renovation and maintenance services for commercial, retail and public sector properties, including pubs, restaurants, schools and offices, with in-house trades…
Serves commercial and education-sector clients, including pub and restaurant operators, schools, office occupiers, industrial businesses, and retail and leisure premises.
Financial Health
StableStable · -67% CAGR over 4y
Location
Smallman & Son Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial building contracting services including refurbishments, office fit-outs, shopfitting and conservation works. Manufactures and installs bespoke joinery and furniture, and delivers…
Serves commercial and industrial clients, public sector bodies, colleges, churches, retailers, hospitality venues, property developers and owners, plus some residential customers across the Midlands…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -11% CAGR over 4y
Location
E.JORDON (REFRIGERATION) LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides shopfitting, interior fit‑out and refurbishment services, alongside installation and maintenance of commercial refrigeration and HVAC systems. Also supplies retail shelving and display…
Serves UK retail chains and independents, hospitality and leisure operators, fuel and service station retailers, and workplace occupiers, engaging business owners, facilities teams and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
Thomas & Sons (Construction) Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides construction services including new-build development, refurbishment and building maintenance. Manages commercial and institutional projects for public and private sector clients such as…
Serves public and private sector organisations across the Midlands, including the police force, prison service, schools, universities, hospitals, care home groups, private developers and food…
Financial Health
StableStable · 1% CAGR over 5y
Location
Axiom Retail Interiors Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDesigns, manufactures and installs bespoke retail interiors and shopfitting. Provides store fit-out and refurbishment services, including project and contract management, bespoke fixtures and…
Serves B2B retail and commercial clients, from independent shop owners to major global retail brands, particularly fashion and lifestyle retailers with shop interior and refurbishment projects.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 1% CAGR over 3y
Location
M & O Building Contractors Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides building contracting services for healthcare, education, and commercial sectors. Delivers construction, refurbishment, and specialist installations, including MRI, CT, X‑ray, and nuclear…
Serves healthcare imaging suppliers, NHS and private hospitals, education providers, and commercial organisations across the UK, with repeat work for medical technology firms, trusts, academies and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Growing · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
BROWN AND SHAW (BUILDERS) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial building contracting services including new builds, extensions and alterations. Delivers construction projects for public sector, industrial, commercial, education, healthcare,…
Serves public sector bodies, local authorities, healthcare and education providers, religious organisations, industrial and commercial clients, leisure and retail operators, and residential customers…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -70% CAGR over 4y
Location
Diamond Joinery Midlands Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides carpentry and construction services for residential and commercial projects, including new build homes, renovations and restorations. Builds and installs joinery, shopfitting and timber…
Serves B2B clients including architects, designers, contractors, housebuilders, student accommodation operators, property managers and insurers, with projects spanning homes, hotels, schools,…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 12% CAGR over 5y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and delivers interior fit-outs and shopfitting for retail, hospitality, travel retail and leisure venues. Provides design strategy, bespoke interiors, and refurbishment projects for airports,…
Targets commercial clients in hospitality, travel retail, international airports, cruise liners, golf and fitness clubs, and health and wellness, plus owners/developers of hotels, spas and luxury…
Financial Health
StableStable
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns, develops, manufactures and installs retail spaces and shopfitting solutions for brands and retailers, including store interiors, fixtures and displays, managing projects from concept and…
Serves retail brands and retailers, including clients with store environments in major international markets, that need project support for retail space briefs.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -7% CAGR over 4y
Location
FOURMDRYWALL LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides drylining and interior construction services for residential developments, including drywall wall and ceiling installation, plastering, screeding, rendering, steel framing systems, tape and…
Serves B2B clients in the UK residential construction market, including housebuilders and developers delivering private, social and luxury housing, apartments, retirement schemes and care homes.
Financial Health
StableStable · -71% CAGR over 4y
Location
J R ALLEN & SONS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides painting and decorating services along with property refurbishment and general building works for residential and commercial clients, including interior and exterior painting, redecorating,…
Serves residential and commercial clients across Leicestershire and the Midlands, including homeowners and businesses needing contractors for property repaints, refurbishments and building projects.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
MJE Contracts (Leicester) Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides construction and civil engineering services including building, refurbishment and bespoke project delivery for commercial, domestic and education sector clients. Offers project management…
Serves a mix of B2B and public sector clients needing construction and refurbishment work, including commercial organisations, schools, community hubs and healthcare sites, as well as domestic…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 3% CAGR over 4y
Location
Ideal Building & Joinery Services Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides building and joinery contracting services for domestic and commercial projects, including new builds, extensions, refurbishments and restoration of heritage or listed properties. Manages…
Serves homeowners, private housing clients and commercial organisations across the Midlands, especially Leicestershire and Rutland, with high-end building project requirements.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -11% CAGR over 4y
Location
TASK CORPORATION GROUP LTD
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowManufactures bespoke joinery and interior fixtures for retail, leisure and hospitality environments. Provides in‑house design, metalwork, acrylic and solid-surface fabrication, spraying, CNC…
Serves B2B clients in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors, including brands, operators and airport-based projects requiring bespoke interiors, displays and fit-out components.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns, develops and constructs new residential homes and extensions. Also renovates and delivers commercial building projects, including conversions of agricultural buildings and development of…
Sells to homeowners and private residential clients seeking new homes, extensions and renovations, as well as commercial property clients including agricultural building owners and high street retail…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -60% CAGR over 5y
Location
SIMPLICITY SPECIALIST FINISHES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures, supplies and installs architectural finishes for construction projects, including glass reinforced concrete (GRC), glass reinforced gypsum (GRG), Jesmonite elements and heritage lath…
Serves B2B construction and property clients, including commercial offices, shopping centres, transport hubs, heritage sites, museums, galleries, government buildings, residential developers and…
Financial Health
StableStable · -70% CAGR over 4y
Location
Logix Instore Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides retail installation and in‑store support services, including fitting display stands, gondolas, shop‑in‑shop units and POS materials. Manages rollout projects, store updates, planogram…
Serves B2B clients in the retail display and POS trade, including brands and retailers with in-store rollout needs across major UK and ROI retail estates.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 10% CAGR over 3y
Location
INTEGRITY GLASS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and installs glass partitioning systems and door solutions for commercial and institutional buildings, including fire‑rated screens and doors, internal glazed atriums, demountable partitions,…
Serves contractors and architects across the UK working on commercial, education, healthcare and residential building projects.
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
Precise Trade Aluminium Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures, supplies and installs bespoke aluminium glazing systems for residential and commercial projects, including shopfronts, windows, sliding and bi‑fold doors, and roof lights. Also supplies…
Serves a mix of B2B and B2C customers across the UK, including homeowners, installers, constructors and property developers working on residential and commercial building projects, plus businesses…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Windoworld 21 Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFabricates and installs PVCu and aluminium windows and doors, including casement, tilt‑and‑turn, flush sash, composite, sliding and bi‑fold systems. Also supplies entrance doors, French doors,…
Sells to homeowners, trade buyers, commercial customers and architects needing bespoke windows and doors for residential and commercial projects. Serves both B2C and B2B markets.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 126% CAGR over 3y
Location
Corvus Building Solutions Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides building construction and commercial property maintenance, including office refurbishments, partitioning and suspended ceilings, relocations, reception and washroom fit-outs, plus plumbing,…
Serves commercial property owners and facilities managers, including offices, warehouses, logistics firms, schools and further education providers in Leicestershire and surrounding Midland counties.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · -2% CAGR over 4y
Location
PINFOLD PROJECTS LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides commercial office refurbishment and fit‑out services, including workspace design, partitions, suspended ceilings, flooring, acoustic treatments, decoration, and furniture installation. Also…
Serves commercial organisations with office premises, including businesses and education-sector clients, primarily seeking workplace refurbishment and fit-out support in Leicester and the Midlands.
Financial Health
StableStable · -23% CAGR over 2y
Location
Vision Projects
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial interior design, space planning and fit-out services for offices, industrial units and education facilities. Supplies and installs workplace furniture, partitions and office pods,…
Serves businesses, schools, colleges and universities needing commercial interiors and workplace furniture, including offices, reception areas, warehouses and manufacturing sites across Leicester,…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -10% CAGR over 4y
Location
LEICESTER DRYLINING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides drylining and interior construction services for commercial projects, including plastering, partition wall installation, and ceiling systems. Works on developments such as offices, housing…
Serves B2B commercial clients in Leicester and surrounding areas, including property developers, office projects, new housing developments and building contractors.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
Colin Owen Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides workplace and education interior design and build services, including space planning, office fit-out, refurbishment, construction, project management, Cat A works, and furniture supply for…
Serves businesses, commercial property occupiers and universities, including corporate offices, law firms, healthcare, technology, fashion brands and higher education institutions.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
DGM BUILDERS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2018–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial construction, refurbishment and building maintenance services. Delivers projects from general repairs to major building works for healthcare facilities, schools, universities,…
Serves public and commercial sector organisations across the Midlands, including healthcare providers, local authorities, universities, schools and colleges, and industrial or commercial property…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 7y
Location
K.N. Shopfitters Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides shopfitting and interior fit‑out services for retail and commercial spaces, including demolition and strip‑out, flooring, decoration, insulation, doors, plumbing and drainage. Also offers…
Serves B2B retail and commercial clients, including retailers and kitchen showroom operators, with premises projects requiring coordinated shopfitting, interiors, construction, M&E, storage and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 12% CAGR over 4y
Location
Tanwood Construction Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides construction and design-and-build services for commercial, industrial and residential projects. Delivers building, renovation and refurbishment works, including M&E design and installation,…
Serves homeowners and landlords, plus commercial, industrial, retail, education and local authority/government clients in Leicester, Leicestershire and the Midlands.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -8% CAGR over 4y
Location
Colmar Construction Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides commercial construction and refurbishment services including office fit-outs, retail and warehouse building projects. Undertakes new builds, renovations and associated building trades such…
Serves commercial property owners, facilities teams, architects, surveyors and property managers in office, retail, warehouse and education sectors, mainly in the East Midlands and UK-wide.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 18% CAGR over 2y
Location
C HENRY & SONS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial building and maintenance services including construction, refurbishment and extensions. Offers carpentry and joinery, office partitioning, electrical and plumbing work, and…
Serves commercial and public sector clients in the East Midlands, including organisations operating live working environments such as hospitals and universities.
Financial Health
StableStable · -6% CAGR over 4y
Location
360 Projects (ADS) Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides interior design and build services and turnkey fit‑out solutions for commercial spaces including fitness, leisure, retail, hospitality and healthcare venues. Services include planning,…
Serves B2B clients and brand owners in fitness, leisure, retail, commercial, hospitality and healthcare sectors, including national and global brands with fit-out project requirements.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 7% CAGR over 4y
Location
OLIVETI CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides construction, refurbishment and maintenance services for residential, commercial, industrial and public sector projects. Also manufactures joinery and timber structures, and delivers…
Serves commercial, industrial, residential, infrastructure and public sector clients needing construction, refurbishment, maintenance, accessibility adaptations and bespoke joinery, including…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 10% CAGR over 1y
Location
Dishley Commercial Interiors Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial interior design and fit-out services, including workspace planning, installation of meeting pods and phone booths, and construction of mezzanine floors and storage systems for…
Serves businesses and organisations with workplace premises, particularly those planning office or workspace updates, across the local area, Leicestershire and wider UK.
Financial Health
StableStable · -7% CAGR over 4y
Location
Manor Interior Solutions Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial interior refurbishment and office fit-out services, including design and consultancy, Cat A and Cat B office fit outs, mezzanine floor installation, glass partitions, suspended…
Serves B2B commercial clients, including office occupiers, retail showrooms, and commercial teams managing workplace fit-out or refurbishment projects across the Midlands, Home Counties and London.
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
JOHN WORTH GROUP LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides shopfitting and interior fit‑out services for retail, hospitality and commercial spaces, including joinery manufacture, electrical and mechanical (MEP) installations, CAD design, and project…
Serves retail, hospitality and commercial-sector businesses across the UK, typically brands and organisations planning interiors, store, venue or workplace projects.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 14% CAGR over 4y
Location
MEID PROJECTS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial and industrial refurbishment, fit-out and dilapidation works, undertaking building improvement, repair and maintenance projects for business premises, from small works to full…
Serves commercial and industrial clients across the UK, including business occupiers, landlords and property/facilities managers with premises projects of any size.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 41% CAGR over 4y
Location
Narborough Electrical Contractors Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides construction and building services including mechanical and electrical installations, shopfitting and interior fit-outs, racking and storage installation, maintenance, and planning and…
Serves B2B clients, primarily national retailers, trade merchants and multi-site commercial operators in sectors such as outdoor retail, automotive, plumbing, building supplies, kitchens and wine…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
BHM Property Services Ltd
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides residential property maintenance and building services including house extensions, loft and garage conversions, full renovations, and general repairs. Also delivers facilities management for…
Serves homeowners and landlords across Leicestershire, plus businesses with commercial premises requiring facilities management and property upkeep.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 14% CAGR over 1y
Location
G. W. Throop Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides building, roofing and property maintenance services for domestic, commercial and industrial clients. Undertakes refurbishments, kitchen replacements, disabled adaptations and reactive…
Serves domestic, commercial and industrial clients across the Midlands, including local authorities, housing associations, facilities operators and private residents.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 1% CAGR over 4y
Location
ADAMS CONTRACTORS (LEICESTER) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides residential and commercial building services including house extensions, loft and garage conversions, new builds, oak frame buildings, and property renovations, with design, planning advice,…
Serves homeowners, property owners and commercial clients in Market Harborough, Leicester and surrounding areas, covering both domestic and commercial building project buyers.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 27% CAGR over 5y
Location
S N Joinery & Construction Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial joinery and building contracting services, specialising in interior refurbishment and alterations. Undertakes joinery installations, space reconfiguration, bespoke storage,…
Serves public-sector bodies such as schools and police facilities, alongside private-sector commercial clients with premises refurbishment or alteration needs, primarily in the East Midlands and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 11% CAGR over 5y
Location
Elmsmere Interior Systems Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides interior fit-out services for construction projects, including installation of steel framing systems, partitions, drylining, suspended ceilings, and acoustic solutions, working with building…
Serves B2B customers in the UK construction industry, primarily leading contractors seeking specialist interior systems support for commercial building projects.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 9% CAGR over 4y
Location
WILTEN CONSTRUCTION LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsActs as a main contractor managing the design and construction of industrial and commercial building projects. Delivers design and build developments including warehouses, logistics and manufacturing…
Serves B2B clients commissioning commercial and industrial property projects, including retailers, logistics and distribution operators, manufacturers, warehouse occupiers, office/retail developers…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 47% CAGR over 3y
Location
Orion Retail Installations Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides electrical contracting, installation and maintenance services, along with shopfitting and construction fit-out services for commercial retail and industrial premises, including refurbishment…
Serves B2B clients in the commercial retail and industrial sectors across the UK, including retailers and organisations managing premises fit-out, shopfitting, installation and maintenance projects.
Financial Health
StableStable · Growing · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
STOTTO 1 LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides domestic and commercial building services including home extensions, new builds, property renovations, kitchens, groundworks, and outdoor structures. Also offers architectural design…
Serves homeowners, landlords and commercial organisations in Leicestershire, including care homes and factories, seeking support with domestic or commercial building projects.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 19% CAGR over 2y
Location
AM System Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns, manufactures and installs bespoke commercial interiors and retail fit-outs. Provides technical design, furniture manufacturing, project management and on-site installation for retail stores,…
Serves B2B clients in retail, leisure, museums and heritage, commercial interiors, food, jewellery, beauty, pharmacy and healthcare, including brands, venues and visitor attractions needing fitted…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 3% CAGR over 4y
Location
Kesel Construction (UK) Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides general building and civil engineering contracting services, including pre-construction planning, design and build, project and logistics management, and construction delivery for…
Serves public-sector bodies, commercial and industrial organisations, and residential developers commissioning civic, recreational, fit-out, restoration and infrastructure projects.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
W.Blackburn & Son (Leicester) Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies and installs commercial floor coverings and hygienic wall cladding, including vinyl, safety flooring, wood and specialist surfaces. Provides product selection, design advice and installation…
Serves commercial and public-sector organisations, including NHS hospitals, doctors’ surgeries, schools and education providers, sports and leisure centres, mainly around Leicester and the Midlands.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
BURFORD BUILDING LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial and industrial construction services including refurbishments, shop fitting, residential building, internal fit-outs and external works. Offers design and build and project…
Serves businesses and residential clients across the UK, including commercial and industrial property owners, retailers, developers, and homeowners planning refurbishments, fit-outs, shopfitting or…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -65% CAGR over 4y
Location
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How Leicester Fit-Out companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Revenue usually comes from fixed-price or measured works packages, with margin made on labour planning, subcontractor control, materials procurement and variations. Leicester fit-out contractors typically sell a managed delivery service rather than a repeat software-style contract: surveys, scope clarification, programme, site supervision, finishes, handover packs and defect resolution. Pricing often starts from drawings, schedules of work or a landlord specification, then moves through tender clarifications and change control once hidden conditions appear. Smaller repeat jobs may be handled through schedule-of-rates agreements or maintenance call-offs, especially where property managers want a known team on occupied sites.
Who they sell to
Typical buyers sit in property, estates and construction rather than in brand or creative teams. Day-to-day sponsors are often facilities managers, estates managers, project managers, quantity surveyors and contract managers, with finance or procurement involved once the package value reaches internal approval thresholds. Private landlords and managing agents tend to buy through direct relationships and competitive quotes; public-sector estates teams and larger contractors are more likely to use approved lists, frameworks or formal tender portals. Sales cycles are usually short for minor refurbishments and longer where design responsibility, access constraints, phased occupation or compliance paperwork need to be settled before appointment.
What they buy
Most fit-out firms tend to spend on tools that keep projects priced, scheduled, documented and invoiced. Useful categories include estimating and tender management software, project cost control, document management, workforce scheduling, health and safety systems, customer relationship management and job-level accounting. Service spend often sits around insurance advice, contract review, credit control, payroll, audit, training, recruitment and outsourced marketing for local tender visibility. Operational suppliers may also find demand for access equipment, waste management, site security, fleet support, workwear, testing and inspection, and materials procurement support. The common thread is reducing administrative drag without adding another system that site teams ignore.
Why and how to sell to them
Fit-out buyers tend to evaluate vendors when project volume exposes weak controls: late variations, disputed handovers, missing health and safety evidence, slow payment applications or too much reliance on one contracts manager's memory. Hiring site supervisors, estimators or quantity surveyors can be a signal that the firm is moving from owner-managed quoting to more formal delivery. Framework entry, public-sector work, higher-risk building exposure, new insurance requirements or a failed audit can also create urgency. Outbound works better when it names a specific operational friction, such as faster tender turnaround, cleaner compliance packs or fewer unbilled changes, rather than making a general growth claim.
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
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Freshness
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