Brooke Edgeley (Industrial Chimneys) Ltd.

What Brooke Edgeley (Industrial Chimneys) Ltd. does

Brooke Edgeley (Industrial Chimneys) Ltd. operates under the brand BEST Services as a UK specialist provider of lightning protection, surge protection, specialist earthing, and steeplejack services. The company serves industrial, commercial, utilities, telecommunications, renewable energy, heritage, and domestic-residential customers across the United Kingdom through a nationwide branch network, with an operating presence at Manchester (Alma House, Grimshaw Lane, Middleton) and a registered office in Castleford, West Yorkshire. Its product portfolio covers the full lifecycle of electrical hazard protection: design, supply, installation, testing, inspection, and maintenance for lightning protection systems (to BSEN 62305), Surge Protection Devices across power, fire, security, PLC, BMS, data, and telecom systems, and specialist earthing for HV/LV substations, renewables, generators, and telecommunications using CDEGS (Current Distribution, Electromagnetic fields, Grounding and Soil structure analysis) design software. Notable project credentials include lead design and installation of lightning protection on Flint House (2015 RIBA Grand Designs: House of the Year), structural protection on a Scottish mansion conversion, ATEX-rated isolated lightning protection on a methane tank facility, and inspection work at Battersea Power Station, O2 Academy Brixton, and Huddersfield Hospital.

Name

Brooke Edgeley (Industrial Chimneys) Ltd.

Legal name

Brooke Edgley Specialist Technical Services Ltd.

Website

https://bestservices.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

BEST Services, trading as Brooke Edgeley Specialist Technical Services Ltd., is a UK-wide specialist contractor providing lightning protection, surge protection, specialist earthing, and steeplejack services to industrial, commercial, utilities, heritage, and renewable-energy customers, operating as part of the PTSG group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lightning Protection Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Grounding, Bonding & Lightning Protection (grounding bars, clamps, earthing systems, lightning arrestors) (IMAGAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Civil, Foundations & Grounding/Earthing Works for HV T&D (EUAEABAH)

Keywords

• Lightning protection services
• Surge protection devices
• Specialist earthing solutions
• Steeplejack high-level access
• Electrical testing inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lightning Protection Services: Design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of lightning protection systems for new and existing structures. Includes site surveys, appraisals, system alterations, discreet protection for listed buildings, and inspection and maintenance services.
2. Surge Protection Services: Technical design and installation of Surge Protection Measures (SPDs) to protect against transient overvoltages from switching operations and lightning strikes. Covers power, fire, security, PLCs, BMS, data, and telecom systems.
3. Specialist Earthing Services: Earthing design, installation, testing, and commissioning for renewables, HV/LV and generator earthing, and telecommunication earthing systems. Includes soil resistivity surveys, earth resistance measurement, and system maintenance.
4. Steeplejack and High-Level Services: Steeplejack services including high-level installations, reparation, and cleaning for all kinds of structures. Provides rope access engineering for installations on difficult-to-reach structures.
5. Electrical Testing Services: Electrical continuity testing, system inspection, and maintenance services for existing lightning protection, surge protection, and earthing systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BEST Services designs, supplies, installs, tests, inspects, and maintains lightning protection, surge protection, and specialist earthing systems for industrial, commercial, utilities, heritage, and residential structures across the UK. It also provides steeplejack and high-level rope access services for installation, reparation, and cleaning of difficult-to-reach structures. All services are delivered to British and European standards (BSEN 62305, BS 7430, IEEE Std 80) using CDEGS earthing design software and ATEX-rated expertise where required.

Product overview

BEST Services is a specialist provider of lightning protection, surge protection, and specialist earthing solutions operating as part of the PTSG family. The company offers a unified portfolio of core services: Lightning Protection (design, installation, testing, and maintenance of protective systems), Surge Protection (design and installation of surge protection devices for electronic equipment), Specialist Earthing (earthing solutions for renewables, HV/LV, generators, and telecommunications using CDEGS software), and Steeplejack Services (high-level access for installations and maintenance). Together these services provide comprehensive protection against electrical hazards for industrial and commercial structures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lightning Protection Comprehensive design, supply, installation, testing, inspection, and maintenance of lightning protective measures for new and existing structures, in compliance with BSEN 62305. Covers site surveys, appraisals, system alterations, discreet protection for listed buildings, and inspection/maintenance. Serves industrial, commercial, heritage, and domestic clients across the UK.
• Surge Protection Technical design and installation of Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) to protect against transient overvoltages from switching operations and lightning. Covers power, fire, security, PLCs, BMS, data, and telecom systems in industrial and domestic developments.
• Specialist Earthing Earthing design, installation, testing, and commissioning for renewables, HV/LV and generator earthing, and telecommunication earthing systems, using CDEGS design software. Includes soil resistivity surveys, earth resistance measurement, and system maintenance, compliant with BS 7430:2015, BS EN 50522:2022, ENA TS 41-24, ENA S34, and IEEE Std 80:2000.
• Steeplejack Services High-level installation, reparation, and cleaning services for all kinds of structures, providing rope access engineering for installations on difficult-to-reach structures. Delivered by rope-access qualified engineers supporting lightning protection, surge protection, and earthing works at height.
• Electrical Testing Services Electrical continuity testing, system inspection, and maintenance services for existing lightning protection, surge protection, and earthing systems. Provided by the Electrical Continuity Services (ECS) team, with demonstrated client feedback from social housing and mid-market clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Surge Protection Measures substantially reduce the risk of loss of life, damage, and permanent failure of electrical/electronic equipment.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PTSG (Premier Technical Services Group) Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBEST Services is part of the PTSG family, a UK market leader specialising in access and safety, electrical services, building access specialists, fire solutions, and water treatment. This affiliation provides cross-selling opportunities across five service divisions and leverages the group's collective brand reputation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• CITEL: European manufacturer of surge protection devices with growing UK presence. Comparable on surge protection product overlap, though primarily a product vendor rather than full-service installer.

Direct peers

• Harger Lightning & Grounding: US manufacturer and installer of lightning protection and grounding products. Comparable specialisation in earthing and lightning protection systems, though primarily US-focused.
• Earthing & Lightning Protection Ltd: UK-based specialist contractor focused on earthing and lightning protection design, installation, and testing. Directly competes with BEST in the same niche across commercial and industrial clients in the UK.
• Furse (ABB): ABB-owned UK brand specialising in earthing, lightning protection, and surge protection products and systems. Directly overlaps with BEST in design expertise, standards compliance, and target customer base.
• DEHN: German-headquartered manufacturer and solutions provider for lightning protection, surge protection, and earthing. Active in the UK market with overlapping product/service offerings and similar standards-driven value proposition.
• Bromakin Lightning Conductors: UK-based specialist lightning protection contractor offering design, installation, and testing across commercial, industrial, and heritage buildings. Directly comparable to BEST's core lightning protection service.
• Omega Red Group: US-based specialist contractor providing lightning protection, surge protection, and earthing services. Comparable service mix, although operating in a different geography.

Regional players

• Kingsmill Industries (UK): UK manufacturer of lightning protection components and provider of associated installation services. Overlaps with BEST in the UK market across heritage and commercial structures.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton MTL Surge Protection: Eaton's MTL surge and instrumentation protection division provides overlapping surge protection solutions to industrial clients. A broader incumbent with adjacent but not identical service offering.
• Furse Special Products (within ABB): Broader ABB portfolio encompassing earthing, surge, and electrical infrastructure solutions. Wider incumbent with overlapping capability but not focused exclusively on BEST's specialist installer niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BESTServicesLtd
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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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