What HF Group does

HF Group is a privately-held, Fulton family-owned multi-discipline Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) contracting group headquartered in Glasgow, United Kingdom, with operating roots traceable to 1952 and 251–500 employees across five UK branches in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Belfast, and Aberdeen. The group delivers integrated building services across eight divisions — Electrical, Green Energy (solar PV and EV charging), Mechanical & HVAC, Plumbing & Heating, Fire & Security, Telecommunications, Automated Controls, and Design & Marketing — through wholly-owned subsidiaries including HF Mechanical & Electrical Ltd (rebranded April 2025), HF Comms Ltd, HF Fire & Security Ltd, and Lundie Media Ltd.

The core technology platform combines in-house multi-trade delivery with digital operational tools: GPS-linked portable data systems for real-time engineer dispatch and ETA tracking, digital NICEIC certification portals enabling on-site electronic EICR production, Energy Analyser/Power Monitor forensic diagnostic equipment for electrical load analysis, and remote temperature monitoring systems for Legionella compliance. HF maintains a comprehensive accreditation stack — NICEIC, NSI Gold, BAFE, ConstructionLine Gold, Gas Safe, Refcom F-Gas, ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, SELECT, CHAS, SafeContractor, SNIPEF, OFTEC, WaterSafe — which functions as a procurement gatekeeper for regulated and enterprise contracts.

The business model is sales-led B2B, generating revenue across five streams: large-scale project-based M&E installation contracts (from under £10k to over £500k), 24/7 reactive maintenance and emergency call-out services, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) subscription contracts (e.g., 4,000+ fire and building safety assets managed for HPMS since 2018), energy efficiency and compliance reporting (EICRs, Legionella testing, water chlorination), and one-time EV charging and solar PV installations. Customer segments span hospitality & leisure, public sector & government, industrial & manufacturing, retail & commercial property, domestic residential, and historic buildings. Pricing is quote-based and project-scoped with no public price list; revenue derives from a mix of one-off project work and recurring multi-site maintenance contracts delivered through the 5-branch UK network.

Name

HF Group

Legal name

HF Group

Website

https://hf-group.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

HF Group is a privately-held UK M&E contracting group delivering integrated electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire & security, telecoms, and green energy services through five branches (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Belfast, Aberdeen) to hospitality, public sector, industrial, and property management clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mechanical & Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

New Construction HVAC Rough-In & Final Set (Residential/Light Commercial) (HSAOAGAL)

Keywords

• Mechanical electrical contracting
• Fire security systems
• Planned preventative maintenance
• Commercial HVAC services
• EV charging installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Glasgow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project-Based M&E Installation Contracts: HF Group derives the majority of revenue from large-scale project contracts for new installations, fit-outs, and refurbishments across electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire & security, and telecommunications disciplines. Projects range from under £10k to over £500k, spanning commercial, industrial, hospitality, public sector, and historic buildings.
2. Reactive Maintenance & Emergency Call-Out Services: 24/7 manned emergency electrical call-out services generating recurring revenue from businesses requiring rapid response for power outages, hazardous faults, and critical plant failures. Services are available 365 days a year across all UK branches.
3. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Contracts: Long-term multi-site maintenance contracts with property management companies and commercial clients for ongoing upkeep of fire safety, electrical, mechanical, and building safety assets. Examples include management of over 4,000 fire and building safety assets under ongoing contracts.
4. Energy Efficiency & Compliance Reporting: Energy surveys, EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Reports), water risk assessments, Legionella testing, and chlorination certification services providing advisory and compliance revenue on a per-project or contract basis.
5. EV Charging & Solar Installation: Installation of EV charging points and solar PV systems for commercial and domestic clients, generating one-time project revenue in the growing green energy sector.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

HF Group is a UK multi-discipline mechanical and electrical (M&E) contractor delivering electrical, mechanical, plumbing, heating, fire and security, telecommunications, automated controls, and green energy (solar PV and EV charging) services to commercial, hospitality, industrial, healthcare, retail, and public sector clients. Work is delivered through five regional branches, a 24/7 emergency call-out service, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) contracts, and project-based installation and fit-out engagements, supported by GPS-tracked engineer dispatch and digital NICEIC certification.

Product overview

HF Group is a multi-discipline mechanical and electrical (M&E) contracting group offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated services through distinct divisions: Electrical Services (including EICR testing and 24-hour emergency call-out), Green Energy & EV Charging, Mechanical & HVAC Solutions, Plumbing & Heating Services, Fire & Security Systems, Telecommunications, Automated Controls, and Design & Marketing. The company operates as a unified group with in-house capabilities spanning electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire safety, security, telecoms, and building management systems. Specialized services include Energy Efficiency Reports, Commercial Kitchen Fitting, Water Risk Assessments & Legionella Control, Air Conditioning Installation, and Water Chlorination Services. HF Group serves diverse sectors including hospitality, healthcare, industrial, retail, and public sector through branches in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Belfast, and Aberdeen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Services Comprehensive electrical contracting services including reactive maintenance, planned maintenance, electrical refurbishments, installations, lighting upgrades, periodic inspection and testing (EICR), efficiency reports, and 24-hour emergency call-out services nationwide, delivered to commercial, hospitality, public sector, and industrial clients.
• Green Energy & EV Charging Solar PV installations and EV charging point deployment for commercial and domestic clients, designed to reduce carbon footprint and lower long-term energy costs, including rapid emergency repair of third-party EV infrastructure such as Connected Kerb charge points.
• Mechanical & HVAC Solutions Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services for modern commercial environments, focusing on climate control that balances comfort with energy efficiency, delivered as part of HF Mechanical & Electrical Ltd's M&E offering.
• Plumbing & Heating Services Comprehensive HVAC solutions ranging from domestic boiler maintenance and residential air conditioning to large-scale commercial plant room installations, delivered by Gas Safe and F-Gas registered engineers.
• Fire & Security Systems Fire detection and security monitoring with fully integrated systems tailored to specific building requirements, covering fire alarms, emergency lighting, smoke detection, sprinklers, dry risers, and UPS systems, delivered by NSI Gold and BAFE accredited engineers.
• Telecommunications Services
• Automated Controls Bespoke control panel systems and turnkey solutions from architecture conception and software programming through to global system commissioning, serving energy, manufacturing, transportation, and infrastructure clients (e.g. Queensferry Crossing).
• Energy Efficiency Reports Forensic energy analysis using advanced Energy Analyser technology to monitor power consumption, identify waste, and provide actionable data for cost reduction and carbon footprint improvement across commercial sites.
• Electrical Inspection & Periodic Testing (EICR) Digital-first inspection and testing services providing Electrical Installation Condition Reports to ensure compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations (1989), with results captured on smart tablets and laptops for electronic certification almost immediately.
• 24-Hour Emergency Call-Out Service Fully manned emergency electrical call-out service available 365 days a year with strategically stationed engineers across UK branches and GPS-linked dispatch providing exact ETAs, covering power outages, hazardous faults, fire system failures, and critical plant failures.
• Commercial Kitchen Fitting & Installation Turnkey M&E solution for commercial kitchens combining mechanical infrastructure (gas, plumbing, HVAC, fire suppression) with electrical engineering (3-phase power, smart lighting, automated controls), delivered to hospitality operators.
• Commercial Washroom & Bathroom Fitting Complete M&E fit-out service for commercial bathrooms, changing rooms, and high-traffic facilities combining plumbing expertise with electrical and automated control capabilities for hospitality, healthcare, and leisure clients.
• Water Chlorination & Disinfection Services Certified water chlorination services ensuring compliance with BS 8558:2011 standards, required by local water boards and insurers for new installations and system remediation, with electronic chlorination certificates produced on-site.
• Water Risk Assessments & Legionella Control Closed-loop Legionella prevention and water safety service combining risk assessments with mechanical capability to remediate issues, ensuring compliance with HSE ACoP L8 and HSG274 guidelines, augmented by remote temperature monitoring to reduce manual site visits.
• Air Conditioning & Climate Control Nationwide air conditioning solutions including wall-mounted, ceiling cassette, ducted, VRF/VRV systems, and server room cooling, delivered as Approved Mitsubishi Electric Installers and Daikin Business Partner, with access to extended manufacturer warranties.
• Commercial & Domestic Heating Services Comprehensive heating solutions spanning complex industrial plant rooms to high-efficiency domestic installations, including boiler swaps, underfloor heating, and smart home integration, delivered by Gas Safe and OFTEC registered engineers.
• Commercial & Domestic Plumbing Services Water management solutions spanning high-volume industrial infrastructure in hospitals and schools to bespoke domestic installations, including water booster sets, specialist drainage, and sanitaryware fit-outs, delivered by WaterSafe and SNIPEF accredited engineers.
• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Contracts Long-term multi-site maintenance contracts covering ongoing upkeep of fire safety, electrical, mechanical, and building safety assets for property management companies and commercial clients, exemplified by management of over 4,000 fire and building safety assets under ongoing contracts.

Quantifiable outcome

• LED lighting upgrades can reduce energy consumption by up to 90% compared to outdated halogen or fluorescent systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mitsubishi ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationHF Group is an Approved Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning Installer, providing clients with world-class HVAC technology backed by extended warranties and the highest standards of technical proficiency. This partnership enables HF to offer energy-efficient climate control solutions for commercial and residential clients.
• DaikincoreTechnology or IntegrationHF Group is a Daikin Business Partner, providing and installing Daikin air conditioning and HVAC systems as part of its mechanical services offering.
• Connected KerbminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHF Group provides installation and rapid emergency repair services for Connected Kerb EV charging infrastructure. When a Connected Kerb EV charge point was damaged by a vehicle collision in a business car park, HF responded within 20 minutes and completed a full repair in 3 hours, restoring the charger to full operation.
• Hacking & Paterson Management Services (HPMS)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSince 2018, HF has been the trusted partner delivering a robust multi-asset, multi-site maintenance programme for HPMS's wide-ranging property portfolio across the UK, managing over 4,000 fire and building safety assets including emergency lighting, fire alarms, smoke detection, sprinklers, dry risers, and UPS systems. HPMS provides client feedback praising the 'excellent' service, 'second to none' skill and professionalism.
• HMRC (via Bellrock Group)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHF delivers periodic inspection and testing (EICR) services for HMRC facilities in Glasgow as part of a facilities management contract via Bellrock Group, a facilities management company.
• Glasgow Clyde CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHF Group has a strategic partnership with Glasgow Clyde College for apprentice training and development. HF apprentice Jude Magee is a student at Glasgow Clyde College and has been selected for the WorldSkills UK training programme.
• Lundie Media LtdminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLundie Media Ltd is listed as a subsidiary of HF Group and serves as the company's website developer and visual sales and marketing partner.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TClarke: Listed UK building services and M&E contractor delivering electrical, mechanical, and building systems installation and maintenance. Comparable to HF in target customers (commercial offices, hotels, hospitals, public sector), multi-discipline service model, and UK-wide delivery.
• NG Bailey: The UK's largest independent mechanical and electrical (M&E) contractor, directly comparable to HF Group's multi-discipline M&E contracting model. Operates across electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire & security and building services, serving commercial, industrial and public sector clients nationally.
• Gratte Brothers: Family-owned UK M&E contractor with electrical, mechanical, plumbing, catering and facilities services. Highly comparable to HF Group in ownership profile, multi-discipline in-house delivery, and commercial/hospitality/public sector customer base.

Broad incumbents

• BAM Construct UK: UK arm of Royal BAM Group delivering construction and building services including in-house M&E. Comparable to HF in nonresidential commercial construction and mechanical/electrical scope, but much larger scale and full general contracting rather than M&E specialism.
• Balfour Beatty: Major UK and international infrastructure group with significant building electrical and mechanical services capability. Comparable to HF in commercial M&E and public sector work, though operating at much larger scale as a tier-one contractor.
• Kier Group: UK construction and infrastructure services group with significant building services and facilities maintenance offerings. Comparable to HF in commercial/public sector M&E and maintenance work, though broader in scope including highways and utilities.
• Skanska UK: UK arm of Skanska delivering construction, civil engineering and building services including M&E. Comparable to HF in commercial and public sector M&E delivery, with substantially greater scale and a general contracting model rather than M&E specialism.
• Mitie Group: Large UK facilities management and engineering services company that includes significant M&E and building services capabilities. Comparable to HF in M&E installation, planned preventative maintenance, and 24/7 reactive service offerings, but operates as a much larger, public-listed FM incumbent.
• Imtech (WSP Building Services): WSP's UK building services practice (formerly Imtech) provides mechanical, electrical and public health engineering design and installation. Comparable to HF in M&E delivery and multi-sector (commercial, healthcare, public sector) focus, with the backing of a global engineering consultancy.

Emerging players

• Vital Energi: UK specialist in district heating, energy centres, CHP and low-carbon building energy solutions. Comparable to HF in mechanical/HVAC and green energy services, with a more focused niche in energy infrastructure and decarbonisation projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance23 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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