What Orestone does

Orestone Controls Ltd is a UK-based, privately held systems integrator founded in 2015 and headquartered in Basingstoke, operating with 11-50 employees and providing national coverage. The company delivers fire detection and alarm systems (communal and domestic, to BS 5839-1:2017), evacuation alert systems for high-rise residential buildings (BS 8629 compliant), emergency lighting, automatic opening vent (AOV) smoke control, door entry and access control, comprehensive NICEIC-accredited electrical services, and Technology Enabled Care Services (TECS) / assisted living solutions. Orestone positions itself as technology-agnostic, integrating products from multiple manufacturers including Kentec, Advanced, C-Tec, Hyfire, and Aico, with Aico Platinum Standard accreditation and Aico Expert Installer status for its engineering workforce.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally non-proprietary at the hardware layer, with value captured through systems integration, regulatory-accredited installation, and lifecycle service delivery. Service revenue comes from two streams: one-time project installation (consultation, design, supply, installation, and commissioning) and recurring Pre Planned Maintenance contracts offered in Basic, Premium, and Total Care tiers, supported by 24/7 national reactive engineering coverage and a stated 98% first-time fix rate. A differentiated growth vector is the firm's dedicated 2027 Digital Switchover offering, including a Compliance Quick Checker tool, which helps housing providers migrate analogue warden call and TECS systems to digital VoIP infrastructure ahead of the BT PSTN switch-off.

Orestone sells to UK social housing providers (housing associations including The Guinness Partnership, Clarion Housing, Aster Group, Housing 21, Connexus, Selwood Housing, and Green Square Accord), local authorities (Reading Borough Council, Basildon Council), and commercial buildings, primarily through a field sales motion. The company is differentiated less by any single technology and more by its dense regulatory accreditation stack (BAFE SP203/SP205/SP207, NICEIC, TSA QSF, ISO 9001/14001/27001, Constructionline Gold, SafeContractor, SSIP, Cyber Essentials, ECA, BSI) and by national multi-vendor delivery capability in a fragmented market. There are no disclosed funding rounds, ownership is founder/management, and revenue is not publicly reported.

Name

Orestone

Legal name

Orestone Controls Ltd

Website

https://orestone.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Orestone Controls is a UK-based, technology-agnostic systems integrator that designs, installs, and maintains fire safety, evacuation, electrical, and assisted living (TECS) systems for housing associations, local authorities, and commercial clients, operating nationally with 24/7 service coverage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Life Safety Systems Integration

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Safety, Compliance & Worker Monitoring (IMAIAMAG)

Keywords

• Fire safety systems
• Evacuation alert systems
• Assisted living solutions
• Technology enabled care
• Systems integration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Basingstoke

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Installation Services: One-time installation of fire safety systems, emergency call systems, electrical systems, door entry and access control systems. Services span consultation, design, supply, installation, and commissioning.
2. Service & Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing maintenance and service contracts offering 24/7 national coverage, proactive care, preventative maintenance, and reactive service callouts. Contracts include Basic, Premium, and Total Care options for Pre Planned Maintenance.
3. Pre Planned Maintenance Contracts: Three-tier maintenance contract offering: Basic, Premium, and Total Care. Allows clients to focus on business operations while Orestone manages electrical and fire emergency procedures.
4. Electrical Services: Comprehensive electrical services including PAT testing, EICR inspection programs, design, installation, and certification for residential and commercial properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Orestone is a UK-based systems integrator that designs, supplies, installs, commissions, and maintains integrated fire safety, evacuation alert, assisted living, and Technology Enabled Care Services (TECS) / life safety equipment for housing associations, local authorities, and commercial clients. The company combines multi-vendor fire detection, evacuation, telecare, and assisted living hardware into cohesive, compliant life safety estates rather than manufacturing its own products.

Product overview

Orestone is a systems integrator offering a portfolio of interconnected safety and assisted living services. The core offering comprises fire detection and alarm systems (communal and domestic), evacuation alert systems for high-rise buildings, and Technology Enabled Care Services (TECS) for assisted living. These are complemented by supporting services including emergency lighting, AOV smoke control systems, door entry/access control, and comprehensive electrical services. The company provides end-to-end delivery from consultation and design through installation and 24/7 maintenance, with a technology-agnostic approach allowing integration of diverse manufacturer solutions (Kentec, Advanced, C-TEC, Hyfire for fire systems). A notable focus is on the 2027 Digital Switchover, helping clients migrate from analogue emergency systems to digital VoIP-compatible infrastructure. The service model emphasizes preventative maintenance contracts with national 24/7 coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Safety Systems Integration End-to-end design, supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of integrated fire detection and alarm systems for housing associations, local authorities, and commercial organisations.
• Evacuation Alert Systems Design, supply, installation, and maintenance of evacuation alert systems for residential buildings, supporting fire evacuation procedures and compliance for high-rise and multi-occupancy housing stock.
• Assisted Living and Telecare Solutions Integration, supply, installation, and maintenance of assisted living and telecare sensor-based systems that support independent living for vulnerable residents in housing association and local authority properties.
• Technology Enabled Care Services (TECS) Provision of Technology Enabled Care Services (TECS) integration, combining telecare, telehealth, and assisted living technologies into connected care platforms for housing and care providers.
• Life Safety Equipment Installation and Maintenance Planned preventative and reactive maintenance services for installed fire safety, evacuation, and life safety equipment across housing association, local authority, and commercial estates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% first time fix rate ensures minimal disruption for residents
• +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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EquanscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 16 May 2024Strategic partnership with EQUANS for The Guinness Partnership project at Havant Towers. Orestone led fire safety and electrical system upgrades in partnership with Equans facilities management expertise.
• KenteccoreTechnology or IntegrationFire alarm system manufacturer collaborating with Orestone for design, installation, and maintenance of fire detection solutions tailored to commercial and social housing sectors.
• AdvancedcoreTechnology or IntegrationFire detection system manufacturer partnered with Orestone for providing fire safety solutions across residential and commercial properties.
• C-TeccoreTechnology or IntegrationFire alarm system manufacturer working with Orestone for tailored fire safety solutions in social housing sectors.
• HyfirecoreTechnology or IntegrationFire detection system manufacturer partnered with Orestone for installation and maintenance of fire safety systems.
• AicocoreTechnology or IntegrationAico Expert Installer status and Platinum Standard Accreditation holder. Orestone specialises in supply and installation of Aico smoke and carbon monoxide alarm products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Chubb Fire & Security: UK-wide fire safety and security systems integrator (part of Carrier Global), offering design, installation, monitoring and maintenance for residential, commercial and public-sector customers. Direct overlap with Orestone on fire detection, alarm, evacuation and electrical safety work for housing and public-sector clients, though at materially larger scale.
• Equans: Large UK facilities management and multi-technical services contractor operating across housing, public sector and infrastructure. Strategic partner with Orestone on the Havant Towers project with The Guinness Partnership, and competes at the top end of large, multi-disciplinary housing safety frameworks.

Direct peers

• Tunstall Healthcare: UK-based global provider of Technology Enabled Care Services (TECS), telecare and assisted living solutions for housing associations, local authorities and care providers. Directly overlaps with Orestone's assisted living/TECS business and competes for the same digital switchover-driven upgrade programmes.
• Kings Secure Technologies: UK fire, security and life-safety systems integrator with dedicated social housing and local authority practice. Competes head-to-head on BAFE-accredited fire alarm, evacuation alert, access control and electrical compliance work for housing providers.
• Appello: UK telecare and digital TECS provider offering warden call, dispersed alarms and monitoring services to housing associations and local authorities. Listed as a partner on Orestone's website and competes for the same 2027 digital switchover mandates.
• Trinity Fire & Security Systems: UK fire and security systems integrator supplying fire detection, alarms, emergency lighting, access control and disabled refuge systems to social housing, healthcare and commercial clients. Comparable accreditation stack and customer verticals; appears in Orestone's own website logos as a known market participant.
• Secom plc: UK independent fire and security systems integrator providing design, installation and maintenance of fire alarms, emergency lighting, access control and associated life safety systems. Closely comparable service mix, accreditations (BAFE, NSI) and customer base of housing associations and local authorities.
• Careium: UK telecare and Technology Enabled Care Services provider serving housing associations, local authorities and individuals. Overlaps with Orestone on emergency call systems, assisted living installations and digital switchover work; appears as a customer/partner logo on the Orestone website.
• Pointer (Sodexo): UK fire safety and security systems integrator (part of Sodexo) with a strong housing association and local authority footprint. Directly comparable in fire alarm, emergency lighting, evacuation alert and door entry solutions delivered to social housing clients.

Emerging players

• Everon: Nordic-origin digital TECS and assisted living provider expanding in the UK housing market with cloud-based telecare platforms. Competes with Orestone on TECS installations and digital switchover-driven upgrades for housing associations; appears as a partner on Orestone's website.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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