What Finite Solutions does

Finite Solutions LTD is a privately held UK custom integration firm founded in 2003 by three Leeds University graduates (Simon Mathieson, Oliver Lisles, and Morgan Barke) that designs, supplies, and installs luxury smart home automation, bespoke home cinema, intelligent lighting control, multi-room audio/video, and integrated security systems for high-net-worth residential clients, with adjacent services for commercial and hospitality venues.

The company's technology stack is built on third-party rather than proprietary platforms: it is an authorised Control4 dealer, a Crestron Elite Pro Dealer (Crestron Dealer of Distinction), and a Lutron preferred partner, with Bowers & Wilkins, Arcam, Artcoustic, and Sonos deployed for premium audio-visual subsystems. Installation projects unify these platforms into single iPad/iPhone/in-wall touchscreen interfaces that cover lighting, heating, cooling, security, shades, AV, and gate/door entry; energy-management systems are positioned to deliver up to 30% utility savings. Internal intellectual property sits in programming, calibration, acoustic design, and showroom demonstration capability rather than in the platforms themselves. Credentials include CEDIA Advanced Member status (2021), sustained CEDIA award wins from 2009 through 2014 and shortlistings through 2023, and a Home Cinema Choice 'Installer of the Year' award.

Financially, the company operates as a project-based installation business with quote-based pricing ranging from ~£7,000 for a basic cinema room to £100,000+ for fully integrated smart homes; press coverage mentions a single project worth nearly £500,000 as its largest contract to date. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the firm has never raised external capital. Distribution is handled directly through four owned showrooms in Leeds (headquarters), London (Fulham), York, and Cheshire (Cheadle), a UK-wide field sales and installer force, and a referral network of architects, interior designers, and M&E consultants fed by CPD training. Customer segments are primarily affluent private homeowners, with secondary segments in property developers and the new commercial/hospitality verticals; aftercare and a newly launched 24/7 Enhanced Support subscription introduce a recurring-revenue layer.

Name

Finite Solutions

Legal name

Finite Solutions LTD

Website

https://finitesolutions.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Finite Solutions is a UK luxury custom integrator founded in 2003 that designs and installs smart home automation, bespoke home cinema, lighting control, and security systems for high-net-worth residential clients using Control4, Crestron, and Lutron platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Home Installation Services

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Whole-Home Automation System Design & Programming (HSAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multiroom Audio/Video & Home Theater Control Integration (HSAHADAE), Smart Lighting Control (Switches, Dimmers, Scenes) Integration (HSAOANAF)

Keywords

• Smart home automation
• Bespoke home cinema
• Lighting control installation
• Multi-room audio video
• Custom home integration

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Smart Home Installation: Design and installation of complete smart home automation systems including lighting, heating, security, and entertainment integration. Projects range from single room solutions to whole-house systems.
2. Bespoke Home Cinema Installation: Custom designed and installed home cinema rooms including audiovisual equipment, acoustic treatment, interior design, seating, and automation. Turnkey service from design through to build and commissioning.
3. Lighting Design and Control: Professional lighting design services combined with smart lighting control system specification and programming, typically using Lutron systems
4. Multi Room Audio Video: Installation of distributed audio and video systems throughout properties, allowing music and television in multiple rooms
5. Aftercare and Support: Post-installation support and maintenance services including 24/7 Enhanced Support package for ongoing system management

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Finite Solutions designs, supplies, installs, and commissions bespoke residential smart home automation systems, dedicated home cinema rooms, lighting control (typically Lutron), multi-room audio/video distribution, integrated security systems, and complementary aftercare. Services are delivered as turnkey projects from initial consultation and design through build, commissioning, and ongoing support. The company operates showrooms in Leeds, London, York, and Cheshire and uses platforms such as Control4, Crestron, Lutron, Sonos, Bowers & Wilkins, Arcam, and Artcoustic.

Product overview

Finite Solutions is a professional installation services company offering bespoke smart home technology solutions. Their portfolio centers on integrated smart home automation systems (using Control4 and Crestron platforms), luxury home cinema design and installation, multi-room audio/video distribution, intelligent lighting control (primarily Lutron), and comprehensive security systems. The company operates a unified service model where these components are designed, installed, and supported as turnkey solutions. Services include smart home automation as the core platform, supported by dedicated home cinema rooms, lighting design and control, security, multi-room entertainment, system recovery for rectifying poor installations, aftercare support, and specialized training for professionals. The company also serves commercial and hospitality sectors and provides CPD education for architects and interior designers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Smart Home Automation Design, supply, and installation of integrated smart home automation systems that unify lighting, heating, cooling, security, shades, AV, and gate/door entrance into a single interface, controllable via iPad, iPhone, or in-wall touchscreens (using Control4 and Crestron platforms). For affluent residential clients and, where relevant, commercial customers.
• Bespoke Home Cinema Custom design and installation of dedicated home cinema rooms including projectors, screens, surround sound, acoustic treatment, lighting control, and integrated automation. Built for private residential clients with budgets typically £7,000 to over £100,000.
• Home Cinema Seating Supply and installation of curated luxury home cinema seating including leather recliners with integrated cup holders and custom-made tiered seating arrangements, designed as part of bespoke cinema rooms.
• Lighting Design and Control Professional smart lighting design and control system specification, installation, and programming, primarily using Lutron (Homeworks QS, See Touch). Provides scene setting, automation, energy efficiency, and integration with wider smart home systems.
• Smart Home Security Comprehensive residential and commercial security solutions including CCTV, gate and door access control, perimeter security, and remote monitoring with mobile notifications, integrated with broader smart home control.
• Multi-Room Audio and Video Distributed audio and video systems enabling music, streaming (e.g. Spotify, Deezer), TV, and media playback across multiple rooms with high-fidelity audio calibration tailored to each space. Includes Sonos and premium audio integration.
• System Recovery Rectification, repair, and upgrade service for poorly installed or outdated smart home and home entertainment systems, addressing failures left by other installers and bringing installations up to the desired performance, functionality, and reliability.
• Aftercare and Support Ongoing post-installation maintenance and support service, including a 24/7 Enhanced Support package for continuous system monitoring and management of installed smart home and cinema systems.
• Commercial Services Smart technology solutions for commercial properties including offices, retail spaces, and other non-residential venues, drawing on the same Control4, Crestron, Lutron, and audio-video integration capabilities used in residential projects.
• Hospitality Services Integrated technology solutions for hotels and hospitality establishments, including guest room automation, entertainment systems, lighting control, and AV distribution tailored to the guest experience.
• CPD Training for Architects and Interior Designers CPD-accredited continuing professional development seminars educating architects and interior designers on integrating smart home technology into development and renovation projects.
• Smart Home Installation Site installation and commissioning service for the smart home automation system, covering physical deployment, configuration, and integration of subsystems (lighting, heating, security, AV, blinds). Sold as part of a smart home automation project.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of up to 30% on utility bills when smart home systems are used correctly
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Control4coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorised dealer for Control4 smart home automation platform, providing unified control of lighting, heating, security, entertainment and other home systems. Certified expertise demonstrated through multiple installations and accreditation.
• CrestroncoreTechnology or IntegrationElite Pro Dealer for Crestron smart home systems. Awarded Crestron Dealer of Distinction and multiple Integration Awards for projects including Rouge Chic Cinema and The Old Waterworks. Provides advanced home automation and control solutions.
• LutroncoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred partner for Lutron lighting control systems. Extensively used across projects for smart lighting control with Homeworks QS and See Touch systems. Systems integrated with Crestron and Control4 for whole-home control.
• Bowers & Wilkins (B&W)supportingTechnology or IntegrationPremium speaker brand used in home cinema installations. Features in Dolby Atmos processing and high-end audio systems.
• ArcamsupportingTechnology or IntegrationHigh-end audio equipment manufacturer providing Dolby Atmos processing for premium home cinema installations.
• ArtcousticsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPremium speaker brand winner of Artcoustic Installation of the Month award. Used in cinema installations including Spitfire subwoofers.
• SonossupportingTechnology or IntegrationMulti-room audio brand used in smart home installations for whole-house music distribution.
• CEDIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced Member of CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association). Company director held CEDIA Board position. Multiple award winner at CEDIA Awards since 2009. Represents the company at industry events and standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cyberhomes: UK-based bespoke smart home and home cinema installer offering Control4, Crestron, and Lutron integration to HNW residential clients - directly comparable service portfolio and customer segment to Finite Solutions.
• Homeplay: UK custom install firm delivering smart home automation, multi-room AV, and home cinema installations to residential customers - directly comparable service offering and target segment.
• Inspired Dwellings: London-based smart home and home cinema installer serving high-end residential customers with Crestron, Lutron, and integrated AV systems - directly comparable London-headquartered service model.
• Imagine This: UK installer of bespoke home cinema rooms and integrated smart home systems using premium AV brands - comparable bespoke cinema and automation service mix to Finite Solutions.
• Cornflake: London-focused smart home integrator specialising in residential Crestron, Lutron, and multi-room AV installations for premium clients - closely comparable in customer profile and technology stack.

Others

• Lutron: Global lighting control manufacturer whose Homeworks QS system Finite Solutions integrates; included as the lighting control product category incumbent and key technology partner.
• Custom Electronic Design (CED) / Custom Installers: CEDIA itself is an industry body rather than competitor, but its UK integrator membership directory contains dozens of direct peers; included as the trade association anchor where Finite Solutions holds Advanced Member status.
• Pulse Cinemas: UK distributor of high-end cinema equipment and AV brands used in bespoke home cinema installations - adjacent supplier/distributor in Finite Solutions' cinema installation value chain rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Control4: Smart home automation platform owned by Snap One; Finite Solutions is an authorised dealer, but Control4 also operates a national dealer network that competes for the same HNW installation projects.
• Crestron: Global manufacturer of high-end smart home control platforms; Finite Solutions is a Crestron Elite Pro dealer but the manufacturer also maintains direct relationships and competing integrators, making Crestron a broad incumbent in the platform category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/finitesolutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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