Prestec UK

What Prestec UK does

Prestec UK Limited is a family-run specialist construction and refurbishment contractor founded in 1987 and headquartered in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire (Company Reg. 03875025). The company operates through three regional offices covering the Midlands, South East (Brentwood, Essex) and South West (Poole) of England, delivering projects nationally across the UK to commercial, industrial, infrastructure and domestic clients.

Its service portfolio comprises 13 specialist offerings — Construction, Dilapidation, Structural Repair & Refurbishment, Industrial Flooring, Waterproofing & Leak Sealing, Grit Blasting & Coatings, Hydro Demolition, Sprayed Concrete (Gunite), Façade Restoration, Building Cleaning, Interior Fit Out, Damp Proofing and Timber Treatment — underpinned by technologies including 1,500 bar hydro demolition, Gunite sprayed concrete, Delta/Koster/Newton waterproofing membranes, and Sikafloor epoxy resin systems. A wholly-owned sub-brand, M&P Preservation, addresses damp and timber preservation in the Midlands.

Prestec generates project-based professional services revenue through competitive tendering and direct enquiry, with a project planner tool, website SEO and long-standing referral relationships supporting lead capture. Project values range from c.£120k maintenance works to multi-million pound refurbishments, with notable schemes including Crossrail Farringdon tunnel-lining, the US Embassy waterproofing for Sir Robert McAlpine, the 17,000m² Camden Lock Village Delta membrane installation, and the £1.2M Libertine fit-out at The Royal Exchange (Mixology23 Project of the Year). The company is privately held by the Hewlett family, has no external funding, and holds a deep accreditation stack (ISO 9001/14001/45001:2018, Constructionline Platinum, Safecontractor, CHAS, RISQS, Investors in People, PCA, FERFA).

Name

Prestec UK

Legal name

Prestec UK Limited

Website

https://prestecuk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Prestec UK is a family-run specialist construction and refurbishment contractor founded in 1987, delivering 13 in-house services — from waterproofing and structural repair to interior fit-out — to commercial, industrial and infrastructure clients across the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Burton-on-trent

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction and Refurbishment Services: Project-based revenue from construction, structural repair, refurbishment, and fit-out services for commercial, industrial and residential clients. Revenue is generated through competitive tendering and direct enquiries, with projects ranging from small maintenance contracts to multi-million pound refurbishments.
2. Specialist Trade Services: Specialist services including waterproofing, damp proofing, timber treatment, industrial flooring, grit blasting, hydro demolition, sprayed concrete, façade restoration and building cleaning provided as standalone services or as part of larger projects.
3. Dilapidation Services: Services to restore commercial and industrial properties at end of lease, helping clients re-market properties quickly. Includes solutions for leaseholders, rent reviews and landlord negotiations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Prestec UK is a specialist construction and refurbishment contractor delivering a 360-degree service portfolio across 13 core trades including construction, dilapidation, structural repair and refurbishment, industrial flooring, waterproofing and leak sealing, grit blasting and coatings, hydro demolition, sprayed concrete (Gunite), façade restoration, building cleaning, interior fit out, damp proofing, and timber treatment. The company serves commercial, industrial, residential, and infrastructure clients across the UK, providing turnkey delivery from consultation through to completion, plus a sub-brand (M&P Preservation) for damp and timber works in the Midlands.

Product overview

Prestec UK operates as a specialist construction and refurbishment contractor offering a unified portfolio of 13 core services plus one sub-brand. The services include Construction, Dilapidation, Structural Repair & Refurbishment, Industrial Flooring, Waterproofing & Leak Sealing, Grit Blasting & Coatings, Hydro Demolition, Sprayed Concrete (Gunite), Façade Restoration, Building Cleaning, Interior Fit Out, Damp Proofing, and Timber Treatment. These services work together to deliver end-to-end project delivery, from initial assessment through to turnkey completion, particularly for commercial and industrial properties. The company also operates M&P Preservation as a sub-brand specialising in damp and timber preservation in the Midlands. The services are delivered across the UK through offices in Burton-on-Trent (Head Office), Brentwood, Essex (Southern Office), and Poole.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• M&P Preservation: A sub-division of Prestec UK Ltd, specializing in damp and timber preservation works in the Midlands region.

Products and services

• Construction Full range of construction and civil engineering services for commercial, industrial and domestic clients, including designing, remodelling, extending, and building projects delivered from consultation through to turnkey completion.
• Dilapidation Restoration of commercial and industrial properties after lease ends, bringing buildings back to market quickly and efficiently with full team delivery including plumbing, electrics, painting, and decorating.
• Structural Repair & Refurbishment Repairs and refurbishments for brickwork, masonry, stone, concrete, or timber structures offering long-term performance and minimum maintenance using combined traditional skills and modern repair methods.
• Industrial Flooring Specification and installation of technically advanced flooring solutions including epoxy and resin screeds, levelling compounds and coatings across multiple industrial sectors.
• Waterproofing & Leak Sealing Full range of high-quality waterproofing and sealing solutions for subterranean structures including basements, piles, foundations, manholes, car parks, tunnels, and tanks, using slurry coatings, waterproof renders, sheet membranes, and leak sealing/injection techniques.
• Grit Blasting & Coatings Specialist techniques for cleaning concrete, steel, and timber using mild abrasive grit blasting to remove coatings, edge burrs, or light rust, followed by protective coatings application.
• Hydro Demolition Specialist service for efficient removal or demolition of concrete structures using high-pressure water jetting at 1,500 bar units capable of removing up to 1.5m³ of concrete per shift without damaging surrounding areas.
• Sprayed Concrete (Gunite) High-strength concrete repairs using Gunite sprayed concrete offering durability and efficiency without need for formwork, suitable for hard-to-access areas with quick response capability for urgent repairs.
• Façade Restoration

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed over 500 dilapidation projects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Hardy SignsminorOthersLocal signwriter who designed and applied new graphics to Prestec's fleet of vehicles. Partnership involves vehicle branding and fleet appearance upgrade.
• MonaghanscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChartered surveyors who have appointed Prestec as Principal Contractor on prestigious projects including The Libertine at The Royal Exchange. Long-term working relationship across multiple projects.
• Studio FoundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign studio collaborating with Prestec on The Libertine project at The Royal Exchange. Studio Found won the Mixology23 Project of the Year award for this project where Prestec acted as Principal Contractor.
• DPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm working alongside Prestec on The Little Scarlet Door project in Soho, London. Partnership on nightclub and cocktail bar interior fit-out.
• Behind The DoorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign studio collaborating with Prestec and DPA architects on The Little Scarlet Door project in Soho, London.
• Exel ContractsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContractor with 30 years' experience in maintenance and refurbishment who engaged Prestec for waterproofing works on a commercial basement renovation project in London SW1.
• Sir Robert McAlpinemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading UK construction and civil engineering company as main contractor for the New London Embassy (New US Embassy). Prestec carried out preparation and waterproofing works to concrete water tanks on this prestigious project.
• Laing O'RourkemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor construction company who appointed Prestec to apply 850m² of Flexcrete's Cemprotec E-Floor epoxy resin to loading bay and corridors at The Francis Crick Institute.
• J Coffey ConstructionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-run construction company established in 1991 who engaged Prestec for waterproofing works on the Camden Lock Village development - Prestec's largest Delta membrane project at approximately 17,000m².
• London & Cambridge Properties LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProperty company for whom Prestec installed Sikafloor epoxy resin flooring in a 6,000m² warehouse facility in Burntwood, Staffordshire.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Overbury: UK commercial fit-out, refurbishment, and construction contractor. Directly comparable in fit-out/refurbishment capabilities and customer profile (commercial property occupiers and landlords).
• Rydon: UK mid-size construction, refurbishment, and maintenance contractor operating across residential, commercial, and healthcare sectors. Closely comparable to Prestec in scale, multi-trade delivery, and refurbishment-led business model.
• CSC Services: UK specialist waterproofing and structural repair contractor. Directly comparable to Prestec's Waterproofing & Leak Sealing service line and Property Care Association member profile.
• BW Workplace Experts: UK commercial fit-out and refurbishment specialist. Comparable in target market (enterprise commercial clients), service mix (fit-out + refurbishment), and project scale.
• Parkeray: UK specialist interior fit-out and refurbishment contractor serving commercial clients. Directly comparable to Prestec's Interior Fit Out service line and similar mid-market enterprise customer base.
• J. Coffey Construction: UK family-run construction company established in the 1990s, similar in size, family-run heritage, and specialist waterproofing project profile to Prestec (e.g., Camden Lock Village).
• 8 Build: UK construction and fit-out specialist focused on commercial and leisure projects. Comparable to Prestec in hospitality fit-out (e.g., Libertine, Little Scarlet Door) and project size range.

Broad incumbents

• Willmott Dixon: Major UK construction contractor with national presence across commercial, residential, education, and leisure sectors. Comparable to Prestec in commercial construction/refurbishment but at much larger scale.
• Morgan Sindall: Major UK construction and regeneration group operating across construction, infrastructure, fit-out, and property services. Overlaps with Prestec in commercial refurbishment but at substantially larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Mace Group: Global construction and consultancy group with strong UK fit-out and refurbishment operations (Mace Interiors). Comparable in commercial fit-out capability but operates at significantly larger scale and international footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PrestecUKLtd

Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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