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Decorating Companies in Southampton: 98 Active Firms (2026)
Painting and decorating companies apply coatings, finishes and wallcoverings to homes and commercial premises across Southampton.
Buying centres tend to split between household decision-makers, local property managers, commercial facilities teams and construction or main-contractor procurement. Domestic jobs are usually owner-managed and reputation-led with short quoting cycles; commercial work more often sits inside planned maintenance, fit-out or refurbishment budgets, with insurance, method statements and site access shaping the engagement. The Southampton cohort looks like a small-to-mid-sized contractor market rather than a specialist product-supply market: surface preparation, internal and external coatings, finishes and wallcoverings matter, but so do punctual crews, clean handover and compliance paperwork.
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Southampton has 98 actively trading painting and decorating companies, making this a local contractor market rather than a deep regional cluster. Reported employment totals 179 people, so the visible footprint is concentrated in small crews and owner-managed businesses rather than large payroll employers. None of the cohort is above £5M turnover, while 29 were incorporated since 2022; that combination points to a market with regular new entry, low formal barriers, and relatively few firms moving into multi-site or framework-led delivery.
No single licence governs painting and decorating, but HSE rules put relevant work inside the wider construction and building-work regime, including client, contractor and worker duties under the Construction (Design and Management) framework. The occupational standard frames painters and decorators as working across domestic and commercial properties, with water-borne and solvent-borne coatings, wallcoverings, and statutory safety and environmental controls part of the job. Trade-body membership is voluntary, but the Painting and Decorating Association gives buyers a shorthand for insured contractors working to a code of practice. For smaller Southampton firms, compliance matters most when work crosses into construction sites, maintenance contracts or occupied commercial premises.
A fragmented contractor base tends to keep pricing competitive and limits the pool of firms with the balance sheet to take on larger commercial frameworks. New entrants can form around personal reputation and subcontractor networks, but progression into repeat commercial maintenance work usually depends on insurance, site documentation and supervision rather than decorating skill alone. Consolidation appears more likely through informal referral networks, subcontracting and retirement-driven handovers than through formal acquisition. Environmental controls around coatings and tighter expectations on occupied-site working should keep compliance visible, even for firms that remain firmly local.
98
Active firms
2026
29
Newer incorporations
Incorporated since 2022
0
Above £5M turnover
No Southampton companies
Key facts
29% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (29 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
HSE’s Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 cover construction and building work, including legal duties for contractors and construction workers.
The painter and decorator occupational standard covers domestic and commercial properties, water-borne and solvent-borne coatings, wallcoverings, and statutory, safety and environmental requirements.
The Painting and Decorating Association describes itself as the only UK-wide trade body dedicated to the painting and decorating sector; members must meet criteria, follow a Code of Practice and be fully insured.
British Coatings Federation industry statistics put UK paint and coatings at £3.2 billion and 703 million litres in 2019; wallcoverings stood at £149 million and 39 million units.
The 2023 European paint market was estimated at around 4.5 billion litres, with Germany, France, Italy, the UK and Spain accounting for more than 50% of the European decorative coatings market.
Top Southampton Decorating companies
ALL ABOUT PAINTING AND DECORATING LTD
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5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak
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B.R.KNIGHT & SONS LIMITED
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
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THE SPRAY PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · -16% CAGR over 4y
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A M Property Sevices Ltd
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5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 8% CAGR over 5y
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JG and Son Carpentry Limited
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5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
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J Shaw Contracts Ltd
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5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
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Suhov Building Limited
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · -15% CAGR over 4y
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SPRAYZONE LIMITED
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5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides on-site spray painting and coating services for commercial, retail and industrial buildings, including cladding, metal roofs, window frames, shopfronts and ceilings. Applies refurbishment…
Serves businesses, property owners, facilities managers and contractors responsible for retail, commercial and industrial buildings across the UK, including industrial units, shopfronts, offices and…
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StableStable · -16% CAGR over 4y
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McCarthy Interiors Limited
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
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P&L DECORATING (SOUTHWEST) LIMITED
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
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PGH DECORATING LIMITED
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
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JAS HANDY SOLUTION LTD
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1y · 2024–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
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SMI Yacht Coatings Ltd
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1y · 2025–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
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SHIELD DECORATORS & SPRAYING SPECIALISTS LIMITED
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak
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GMS REFURBISHMENT LTD
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
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SWJ Maintenance Ltd
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2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 50% CAGR over 1y
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LUCIANO'S PAINTING AND DECORATING LTD
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2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 100% CAGR over 1y
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C. W. PAINTING AND DECORATING LIMITED
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
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PJS DECORATORS LTD
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4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 3y
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SIAN FRANCIS PAINTING AND DECORATING LIMITED
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1y · 2025–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
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Lewis J Mitchell Painting & Decorating Limited
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 15% CAGR over 5y
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SMITH & RAWLINS LTD
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong
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INSOLE FREIGHT LIMITED
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3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 2y
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FLOORTRAK UK LIMITED
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1y · 2025–NowInstalls industrial and commercial resin flooring systems including epoxy floors, polyurethane screeds, anti-static flooring, polished concrete and protective coatings. Provides site surveys, design…
Serves B2B customers with industrial and commercial premises, including factories, warehouses, food preparation sites, labs/clean rooms, aviation facilities, retail/supermarkets, hospitality venues…
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Insufficient historyInsufficient history
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Jorgensen Limited
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5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides painting and decorating services for commercial and residential properties, including interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, specialist paint finishes, and airless spray application…
Serves residential property owners, house builders, construction companies, architects, interior designers and public-sector clients including local authorities, schools, hospitals and the Ministry…
Financial Health
StableStable · -15% CAGR over 5y
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MOORES MAINTENANCE SERVICES LIMITED
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3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides commercial, industrial and residential painting and decorating services, along with property maintenance, industrial cleaning, end-of-lease restoration, dilapidation repairs and floor…
Serves businesses with commercial or industrial premises, landlords and tenants, and residential homeowners across Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire and Dorset.
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WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 2y
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STEVE TAYLOR DECORATING LIMITED
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial and domestic painting and decorating services, including spray painting, specialist and hygiene coatings, intumescent fire protection paint, floor preparation and industrial…
Sells mainly to commercial and public sector buyers, including construction contractors, NHS and other health authorities, schools, universities, retailers and shopfitters, plus some homeowners…
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StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 26% CAGR over 4y
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KAR CONTRACTORS LIMITED
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2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides painting and decorating services for commercial and residential properties, including new build developments and social housing. Works with construction firms and property clients to deliver…
Serves housebuilders, residential developers, commercial property clients, social housing providers and domestic customers, primarily across southern counties.
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WeakWeak · -6% CAGR over 1y
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Martin G. Burt Ltd.
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3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides painting and decorating services for residential, commercial and institutional properties, including private homes, schools, universities, offices, retail premises and hospitality venues.…
Serves private homeowners and commercial/public-sector clients including schools, colleges, universities, banks, retailers and offices, plus main contractors, property managers, designers and…
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StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
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R M S DECORATING SERVICES LIMITED
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides painting and decorating services for domestic, commercial and industrial properties, including interior and exterior surface preparation, painting and finishing works and general…
Serves a mixed customer base of domestic homeowners, commercial property owners or occupiers, and industrial organisations looking for professional painting and decorating contractors.
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StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
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BRIANT BUILDING LTD.
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
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Gal Decorating LTD
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5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 4y
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RJM PDS LTD
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2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
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SPRAY COATINGS LIMITED
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3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides on-site architectural spray coating and painting for commercial buildings, including shopfronts, cladding, curtain walling, soffits, roofs, ceilings and metal surfaces. Restores and…
Serves retail and commercial businesses, including franchise and corporate estates, shopfront operators, property managers and recognised retail brands across the UK, Ireland and Europe.
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HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 2y
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WOODCOCK & HARDING LIMITED
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides building, refurbishment and restoration services for residential properties, including kitchen and bathroom renovations, new builds and full property refurbishments. Undertakes trades such…
Serves homeowners, landlords and letting property owners with domestic building, refurbishment, restoration and maintenance needs in Hampshire and the New Forest.
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StableStable · Hiring · 15% CAGR over 4y
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HILLS PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICE LIMITED
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4y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 3y
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Cosgrove Painting Contractors Limited
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3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides painting and decorating services for residential and commercial properties, including interior and exterior painting, surface preparation, and finishing work as part of building maintenance…
Serves a mix of B2B and B2C customers, including commercial-sector clients and domestic homeowners looking for painting and decorating contractors for their properties.
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HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 2y
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Spraytech (Southern) Limited
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5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · -16% CAGR over 4y
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G. MARTINEZ & SONS BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED
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1y · 2024–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
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CHARNIC INTERIORS LIMITED
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3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides interior refurbishment services for hotels and care homes, including renovation and fitting of guest rooms and public areas, managing projects to update and maintain interiors within…
Serves UK hotel owners, operators and hospitality project teams, with an additional focus on care home providers needing interior refurbishment work.
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HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 2y
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Seeed Limited
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 11% CAGR over 4y
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M A HILLYEAR LTD.
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
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CENTRELINE COATINGS LTD,
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3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong
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TDZ Electrical Ltd
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
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Fairways Property Services Limited
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
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RMG HOME IMPROVEMENTS LIMITED
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
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CAWS CARPENTRY & BUILDING LIMITED
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides residential building and carpentry services, including home extensions, loft conversions, kitchen and bathroom installations, refurbishments, roofing, and decorating. Also undertakes new…
Serves homeowners and residential property owners in Southampton seeking builders for home improvements, extensions, loft conversions, new builds, kitchens, bathrooms and refurbishments.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 14% CAGR over 4y
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HI-TECH SURFACE TREATMENT LIMITED
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides industrial surface treatment services including blast cleaning, grit blasting, site painting, and application of protective and wet paint coatings for metal and other surfaces to prepare,…
Serves B2B customers, including industrial firms, contractors and asset owners needing surface treatment for metalwork, structures or equipment, with projects of varying sizes.
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StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
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SOUTHERN CONTRACTING SERVICES LIMITED
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides industrial contracting services including specialist cleaning, floor coatings and screeds, and industrial, commercial and decorative painting for facilities in sectors such as food, drink,…
Serves B2B industrial and commercial organisations, including food and drink producers, pharmaceutical firms, healthcare providers, leisure operators and factory-based businesses.
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DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 4y
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R A House Limited
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5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · -10% CAGR over 4y
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How Southampton Decorating companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Revenue is usually earned through labour-led project work rather than product resale. Domestic decorating tends to be quoted as a fixed-price job, with materials either included or passed through with a margin. Commercial work is more often priced as a subcontract package, day-rate schedule or planned-maintenance call-off, especially where preparation, access, snagging and handover documentation matter. The service itself is practical and site-based: crews prepare surfaces, apply coatings and wallcoverings, protect occupied spaces, and return for defects or finishing work. Repeat revenue usually comes from landlords, property managers and commercial premises that need periodic refreshes, not from subscription-like arrangements.
Who they sell to
Most Southampton decorating contractors sell through local reputation, referrals and direct enquiries, with different buying habits by customer type. Household customers and landlords usually want a fast site visit, a written quote, evidence of prior work and confidence that the property will be left clean. Property managers and facilities teams tend to ask for insurance, availability, risk documentation and proof that crews can work around occupants. Main contractors and refurbishment buyers are more procurement-led, with packages awarded through tender lists, site-manager recommendations or subcontractor networks. Decision-makers typically include owners, property managers, facilities managers, quantity surveyors and project managers.
What they buy
Most decorating firms tend to spend on practical operating needs before office systems. Regular purchases include coatings, primers, sundries, protective materials, access equipment, workwear, waste handling, tool replacement, vans, insurance and safety training. As firms take on more commercial work, spend often moves into estimating software, job scheduling, document storage, time tracking, accounting, payroll, health and safety support, and basic customer relationship management. Marketing spend is usually local and intent-led: websites, search visibility, trade directories, photography, reviews and quote follow-up. Recruitment services, subcontractor sourcing and supervisor training become more relevant when a contractor is trying to run several sites at once.
Why and how to sell to them
Buying intent often appears when a decorator moves from owner-managed domestic jobs into repeat maintenance, commercial refurbishment or main-contractor work. That shift creates more pressure around quoting speed, crew utilisation, cash flow, insurance evidence, method statements, site photos and snagging records. Other triggers include new supervisory hires, more vans on the road, a refreshed website, trade-body alignment, or a visible push into facilities and property-management clients. Outbound messaging tends to land better when it is framed around fewer missed quotes, cleaner handovers, faster payment evidence or easier compliance administration, rather than abstract productivity claims.
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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