Gully Howard Technical

What Gully Howard Technical does

Gully Howard Technical Ltd (GHT) is a UK-based, privately held compliance consultancy registered in England (Company No. 5128356), founded circa 2013 and headquartered in Portsmouth with a regional office in Newcastle upon Tyne. The firm operates a multi-disciplinary portfolio built on a UKAS-accredited in-house testing laboratory (No. 2735) and inspection body (No. 0363), under which it delivers asbestos management surveys, air testing and monitoring, material analysis via Polarized Light Microscopy, occupational hygiene assessments (chemical exposure, noise, vibration, thermal environment, LEV testing, RPE face-fit testing), energy performance certificates, fire risk assessments, stock condition surveys, and thermography.

The underlying technology stack is conventional and accreditation-led rather than software-led: PLM-based laboratory analysis per HSE HSG 248, mobile laboratories for on-site air testing, and NES TOUCH software for same-day EPC lodgement. The training business is delivered both via a self-serve Arlo booking platform (classroom venues in Bedford, Manchester, Swindon, Portsmouth, Derby, plus online/e-learning) and through structured BOHS and OHTA qualifications, with GHT holding unique UK-only Fit2Fit and OHTA W500 accreditations.

Commercially, GHT monetizes through professional services fees, course tuition, and lab testing charges. Its customer base is enterprise-led and vertically diverse, including pharmaceutical names (GSK, Pfizer), defense (BAE Systems, MoD Navy), major energy firms (BP, Exxon Mobil, Total E&P, Saudi Aramco), housing associations (Hyde, Southern Housing), universities (Portsmouth, Brighton), NHS trusts (St Mary's Hospital), and a long tail of local authorities. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales with regional helpdesks, framework partnerships (National Framework Partnership, Achilles FPAL/UVDB, ConstructionLine, CHAS), and the self-serve Arlo channel for training. The firm is manager/founder-owned with no disclosed external funding or institutional investor.

Name

Gully Howard Technical

Legal name

Gully Howard Technical Ltd

Website

https://ghtechnical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gully Howard Technical is a Portsmouth-based compliance consultancy delivering asbestos management, occupational hygiene, energy surveying, fire risk assessment, and accredited training services to enterprise clients across UK pharmaceuticals, defense, energy, social housing, education, and public sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Asbestos/Lead/Mold Inspection, Testing & Consulting (BPALALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene (BPAHAJAD), Post-Abatement Clearance Testing & Documentation (BPALALAH), Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ), Occupational Exposure Laboratory Services (Analytical Testing & Chain-of-Custody) (EUAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Asbestos surveying services
• Occupational hygiene consulting
• Energy performance certification
• Fire risk assessments
• Occupational health training

Headquarters

HQ city

Portsmouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Surveying Services: Surveying services including asbestos surveys, energy surveys, fire risk assessments, stock condition surveys, and thermography. Delivered by accredited surveyors to commercial and residential clients.
2. Training Courses: BOHS, OHTA, and asbestos training courses delivered classroom-based UK-wide and online. Fit2Fit face fit testing services also offered as part of training portfolio.
3. Laboratory Testing Services: UKAS accredited material analysis and air testing/monitoring services. Analysis of samples received in purpose-built laboratory using Polarized Light Microscopy.
4. Consultancy Services: Asbestos management, building, business, energy, operations, systems, and IT consultancy. Occupational hygiene consultancy including LEV testing and thermal imaging.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gully Howard Technical provides property and occupational compliance services spanning asbestos management (surveys, air testing, and UKAS-accredited material analysis), energy performance certification, fire risk assessments, stock condition surveys, and thermography. It also delivers occupational hygiene services (chemical exposure monitoring, LEV testing, HAV, noise, thermal environment, RPE face-fit testing) and runs accredited training courses covering BOHS, OHTA, and Fit2Fit qualifications. The portfolio is delivered through an in-house UKAS-accredited laboratory (No. 2735), an inspection body (No. 0363), and offices in Portsmouth and Newcastle upon Tyne.

Product overview

Gully Howard Technical operates as a multi-service consultancy organization offering an integrated portfolio of professional services centered on occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance. The core offerings span asbestos management (surveys, testing, laboratory analysis, and consultancy), energy services (EPCs and energy surveying), surveying (fire risk, stock condition, thermography), and occupational hygiene (chemical exposure, noise, vibration, thermal environment). Training services provide BOHS and OHTA qualifications plus Fit2Fit face-fit testing. The portfolio is unified by a UKAS-accredited laboratory (No. 2735) and ISO 17020 inspection body accreditation (No. 0363), with consultancy services extending to IT solutions, business management, and building consultancy. Services are delivered through offices in Portsmouth and Newcastle, with classroom-based training available UK-wide (Bedford, Manchester, Swindon, Portsmouth, Derby) and online/e-learning options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Asbestos Management Survey Standard survey to locate and assess the presence and extent of suspected asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in buildings that could be damaged during normal occupancy or maintenance. Aimed at commercial and public-sector building owners needing baseline asbestos registers.
• Pre-Refurbishment Survey Survey undertaken for planned improvements or refurbishment works, conducted in advance to allow time for scheduling asbestos removal with proper 14-day notification period. For clients preparing upgrade or refurbishment programmes in buildings that may contain ACMs.
• Pre-Demolition Survey Survey undertaken prior to complete or partial demolition of existing structures, carried out in unoccupied areas due to increased intrusiveness. Required for demolition contractors and site owners under CDM regulations.
• Air Testing and Monitoring Asbestos-related air testing services including reassurance monitoring, four-stage clearance testing for re-occupation, and background monitoring sampling to establish baseline fiber levels. Delivered via on-site mobile laboratories for rapid turnaround.
• Material Analysis (UKAS Accredited) In-house analysis of asbestos bulk samples using polarized light microscopy per HSE HSG 248. Delivered from a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory (No. 2735) for clients requiring accredited independent identification of suspected ACMs.
• Asbestos Consultancy Expert advice on all aspects of asbestos management, including survey strategy design, periodic inspection and monitoring of ACMs, and facilitation of removal when necessary. Aimed at duty-holders needing outsourced asbestos management support.
• Laboratory Services UKAS-accredited asbestos and materials analysis laboratory (No. 2735) providing thorough, cost-effective sample analysis using polarized light microscopy for surveyors, contractors, and duty-holders.
• Domestic Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Energy performance certificate service for domestic properties, providing ratings from A (very efficient) to G (inefficient) along with recommendations for improving energy efficiency. Used by homeowners, landlords, and agents for property sales and lettings.
• Commercial Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Energy performance certificate service for commercial buildings, providing efficiency ratings and recommendations for energy improvements. Required for commercial property transactions and lettings.
• Energy Surveying Energy surveying services for commercial and domestic properties, including stock condition surveys and thermography using high-tech equipment and defect analysis tools.
• Fire Risk Assessments Fire risk assessments conducted in accordance with PAS 79:2012 methodology, covering identification of fire hazards, evaluation of risks, and recommendations for fire safety improvements. Undertaken for non-domestic premises under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.
• Stock Condition Surveys Assessment of current and future repairs and maintenance liabilities of properties, taking into account health and safety issues and compliance with the Decent Homes Standard. Used by housing associations, local authorities, and asset managers.
• Thermography Surveying Non-contact diagnostic technique using infrared energy detection to identify thermal properties, moisture content, thermal bridging, air leakage, and building fabric defects.
• Chemical Exposure Monitoring Personal exposure monitoring services measuring airborne hazardous substances in worker breathing zones, conducted by Chartered Occupational Hygienists per COSHH regulations.
• Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) Assessment Risk assessment and control advice for Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), including measurement of hand-held tool vibration and daily exposure calculations.
• Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Testing Thorough examination and testing of LEV systems including hood face velocity measurements, duct air velocity, and static pressure readings per COSHH requirements.
• Thermal Environment Assessment Workplace assessments of hot and cold work environments, heat stress and cold stress evaluations, and thermal comfort satisfaction predictions.
• RPE Face-Fit Testing Fit testing of tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment to check seal between RPE and wearer's face. Available in both Quantitative (Portacount) and Qualitative (taste test) methods. Fit2Fit accredited.
• Workplace Noise Assessment Assessment of workplace noise exposure to prevent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), including measurement of prolonged loud noise and impulsive noise events.
• Asbestos Awareness Training Basic asbestos awareness training courses ranging from entry-level awareness to professional management qualifications, available as classroom, online, or e-learning formats.
• BOHS Occupational Hygiene Training BOHS proficiency modules and OHTA international occupational hygiene training courses including W-series and M-series qualifications, available classroom-based UK-wide or online.
• Fit2Fit Face Fit Training Fit2Fit-accredited face-fit training and testing services; the only UK provider accredited for both Quantitative and Qualitative face fitting methods.
• Thermal Imaging Consultancy Non-invasive thermal imaging inspections for buildings and plant rooms to identify damp, water tracking, insulation issues, air leakage, and heating defects.
• Building Consultancy Building consultancy services including asset management, energy performance reporting, and stock data profiling for financial planning and re-investment decisions.
• Business Management Consultancy Business management consultancy services provided by skilled professionals with expertise across various fields, operating UK-wide and internationally.
• Quality Management Services Quality management services helping organizations design and implement quality systems, including support for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 accreditations.

Quantifiable outcome

• UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 2735 and inspection body No. 0363
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Framework PartnershipcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 May 2024Framework partnership enabling GHT to be appointed as approved supplier for asbestos inspections and Legionella compliance services through competitive tender processes.
• The Thinking Schools Academy TrustcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 May 2024Contract award through National Framework Partnership for Asbestos Inspections and Legionella Compliance Framework. First major framework contract through the partnership.
• CasellaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership for occupational hygiene instrumentation and support. Casella provides training support for equipment use in monitoring and assessment services.
• ShawcityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership for occupational hygiene solutions. Shawcity supports training delivery with equipment expertise for environmental monitoring.
• BOHS (British Occupational Hygiene Society)coreTechnology or IntegrationAccredited training provider for BOHS proficiency modules W500 series and P series. Enables delivery of internationally recognized occupational hygiene qualifications.
• OHTA (Occupational Hygiene Training Association)coreTechnology or IntegrationInternational training partner for OHTA modules. GHT is the only UK provider offering all seven W500 OHTA modules.
• Achilles FPALminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegistered supplier on Achilles FPAL (First Point Assessment for Logistics) for oil and gas sector pre-qualification.
• Achilles UVDBminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAchilles UVDB Registered and Verified supplier status for utility sector pre-qualification.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• RSK Group: Large UK environmental, engineering, and compliance services group with asbestos management, occupational hygiene, and surveying capabilities. Competes with GHT for housing association and local authority compliance work.
• Element Materials Testing (UK): Global testing, inspection, and certification group with UKAS-accredited laboratories covering materials analysis and environmental testing. Competes with GHT's UKAS 2735 laboratory capability.
• Bureau Veritas UK: Global TIC firm with a UK footprint covering building compliance, asbestos, EPC, fire risk, and occupational health services. Larger competitor pursuing the same enterprise and public-sector clients as GHT.
• SOCOTEC UK: One of the UK's largest TIC and compliance groups, offering asbestos surveying, material analysis, occupational hygiene, EPCs, and training. Direct overlap with GHT's core asbestos and compliance portfolio but at significantly greater scale.
• WSP UK: Major global engineering and professional services firm with UK building compliance, fire safety, and environmental health practices. Competes with GHT for enterprise and public-sector surveying mandates.

Others

• ESG Group (Environmental Scientifics Group) / Concept Life Sciences: UK laboratory and scientific services firm providing accredited analytical testing including asbestos and environmental samples. Adjacent to GHT's UKAS laboratory services rather than a direct surveying competitor.

Direct peers

• Citation Group (formerly Citation ISO): UK provider of compliance services including health & safety, HR, ISO consultancy, fire risk assessments, and asbestos management; competes with GHT's compliance and quality management consultancy for SME and mid-market clients.
• Lucion Group (formerly Lucion Environmental): Specialist UK asbestos, environmental, and occupational hygiene consultancy with nationwide surveying teams and accredited laboratories. Closest specialist competitor to GHT in asbestos inspections, air testing, and material analysis.
• Phenna Group: UK-headquartered compliance and testing services group that has actively acquired specialist TIC firms; direct competitor and a potential strategic exit path for subscale operators like GHT.
• FR Consultants: Specialist UK fire risk assessment and health & safety consultancy serving housing associations and local authorities. Overlaps directly with GHT's fire risk and surveying services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance20 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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