Safe Building Services

What Safe Building Services does

Safe Building Services Ltd is a privately held Scottish compliance services company (registered SC629724, founded 2017) that delivers electrical, fire, and security testing, inspection, and maintenance services to commercial and residential customers across Scotland and the North East of England. The company is headquartered in Eskbank, Midlothian, with a secondary presence in North East England, and operates through 20+ mobile engineers serving a mix of care homes, educational institutions, hotels and leisure venues, private landlords, social housing providers, retail, manufacturing, and general business premises. Core field offerings include commercial and domestic Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR), portable appliance testing (PAT — over 400,000 appliances tested annually), thermal imaging, electrical remedial works, fire alarm installation and maintenance (BAFE registered), fire extinguisher servicing, fire risk assessments, emergency lighting, and intruder alarm installation with 24-hour monitoring.

The company's product surface extends beyond field services into three proprietary or partner-enabled digital platforms: the in-house PAT Portal (email-based two-factor authentication, downloadable compliance certificates), the Customer Portal for accessing reports and testing programmes, and the partner-built Tio digital fire logbook (BS5839-1 compliant) for automated fire-safety compliance management. A self-serve online training portal additionally sells per-seat courses in health & safety, health & social care, and business skills at £25–£65 per seat, accredited by IOSH, IIRSM, CPD, ILM, IFe, IATP, Gatehouse Awards, and the Institute of Hospitality.

Revenue is generated predominantly through professional services on a quote-based, on-site delivery model, with a smaller component of one-time online training course sales. Certifications underpinning the service delivery include BAFE (Fire Safety Register ID 302930), SSAIB, NICEIC, and SELECT Scotland for electrical work. The company is bootstrapped (no funding rounds disclosed), privately owned without institutional investors, and led by Managing Director Euan Hall. Distribution is primarily direct field sales, supplemented by organic social media presence, the corporate website, and community partnerships including a multi-season sponsorship of Hibernian FC and headline sponsorship of the Maggie's Aberdeen Celebration Ball.

Name

Safe Building Services

Legal name

Safe Building Services Ltd

Website

https://safebuildingservices.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Safe Building Services delivers electrical testing, fire safety, and security compliance services to commercial and residential customers across Scotland and the North East of England via 20+ mobile field engineers, supported by proprietary PAT and customer compliance portals and BAFE/SSAIB certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical, Fire and Security Compliance Services

NAICS

Building Inspection Services (541350), Security Systems Services (56162), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Testing, Inspection, Maintenance & Compliance Services (NFPA/Local Code) (HSAHAFAG), Alarm System Installation, Maintenance & Repair (HSAHAAAD), New Construction/Renovation Fire & CO System Design & Installation (HSAHAFAJ), Electrical Safety Check (Outlets/GFCI/AFCI, Breaker Panel Visual) (HSAGAOAG)

Keywords

• Electrical testing services
• Fire safety compliance
• Security system installation
• Portable appliance testing
• Building compliance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Edinburgh

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Testing & Inspection Services: Revenue from portable appliance testing (PAT), fixed wire inspection and testing (EICR), thermal imaging, and electrical remedial works delivered by mobile engineers on-site at customer premises.
2. Fire Safety Services: Revenue from fire alarm installation and maintenance, fire extinguisher servicing, fire risk assessments, emergency lighting testing and installation, and digital fire logbooks.
3. Security System Services: Revenue from intruder alarm system installation and maintenance, including 24-hour monitoring services delivered via a remote monitoring station.
4. Electric Vehicle Charge Point Installation: Installation of domestic and commercial EV chargers under the OZEV grant scheme, as approved installers of ROLEC and PODPoint.
5. Online Training Courses: Individual online training courses sold to businesses and individuals, covering health & safety, health & social care, and business skills topics. Courses are purchased per unit via the website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Safe Building Services delivers on-site electrical inspection and testing (EICR, PAT, thermal imaging, remedial works, EV charge point installation), fire safety services (alarm installation/maintenance, extinguisher servicing, risk assessments, emergency lighting, digital fire logbooks), and security services (intruder alarm installation/maintenance with 24-hour monitoring) for commercial and domestic customers across Scotland and the North East of England. The company supplements these with self-serve online training courses and proprietary web portals (PAT Portal, Customer Portal) that give customers online access to compliance records and certifications.

Product overview

Safe Building Services operates as a multi-service compliance and safety solutions provider with a unified core offering centered on electrical, fire, and security testing and maintenance services. The portfolio consists of three integrated service lines: Electrical Services (EICR Commercial/Domestic, Portable Appliance Testing, Thermal Imaging, Remedial Works, and EV Charge Point Installation), Fire Services (Fire Alarm Installation/Maintenance, Fire Extinguisher Servicing, Fire Risk Assessments, Tio Digital Fire Log Books, and Emergency Lighting), and Security Services (Intruder Alarm systems). Additionally, the company offers a suite of Online Training programs across Health & Safety, Health & Social Care, and Business Skills categories. Customer-facing platforms include the PAT Portal and Customer Portal for accessing testing records, certifications, and compliance data. The service model is built on mobile engineers covering Scotland and North East England, supported by BAFE/SSAIB certifications and NICEIC/SELECT approvals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EICR - Commercial Electrical Installation Condition Report (fixed wire inspection and testing) for commercial properties, performed in accordance with BS7671 to verify electrical safety compliance. Delivered by mobile engineers on-site for commercial customers across Scotland and the North East of England.
• EICR - Domestic Electrical Installation Condition Report for domestic properties and private landlords, evidencing compliance with legal requirements for residential electrical safety inspections (required every 5 years or on change of occupancy under landlord regulations).
• Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Testing and inspection of portable electrical appliances to ensure compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. Safe Building Services tests over 400,000 appliances annually, with results accessible via the proprietary PAT Portal.
• Electric Vehicle Charge Point Installation Installation of domestic and commercial EV chargers as an approved installer of ROLEC and PODPoint under the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) grant scheme.
• Fire Safety Services (Fire Alarm Installation & Maintenance, Fire Extinguisher Servicing, Fire Risk Assessments, Emergency Lighting, Tio Digital Fire Logbooks) Integrated fire safety services delivered as a BAFE Registered Organisation (ID 302930) under SSAIB certification, including fire alarm installation and maintenance (BS5839), BS5306-3 fire extinguisher servicing, written fire risk assessments, BS5226-1 emergency lighting testing and installation, and the Tio cloud-based digital fire logbook solution. For commercial customers across Scotland and the North East of England.
• Intruder Alarm Installation & Maintenance Supply, installation, and maintenance of wired or wireless intruder alarm systems with optional 24-hour remote monitoring, strategic sensor placement, and emergency maintenance for commercial customers across Scotland and the North East of England.
• PAT Portal Online customer portal provided by Safe Building Services Ltd for authorised users to view portable appliance testing records, download certification, and access compliance information, secured with email-based two-factor authentication.
• Customer Portal Online portal for customers to access their reports, testing programmes, and compliance documentation related to Safe Building Services' inspection and maintenance work.
• Health & Safety Online Training Self-serve interactive online training courses covering topics such as Abrasive Wheels, Asbestos Awareness, Fire Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling, and Working at Height, approved by IOSH, IIRSM, CPD, Gatehouse Awards, IFe, IATP, and the Institute of Hospitality. Sold per seat (typically £25-£65) with free trial options.
• Health & Social Care Online Training Online training courses for health and social care professionals covering Dementia Awareness, Mental Health, Infection Control, Moving and Handling, and related topics, approved by CPD and IIRSM. Sold individually via the company website.
• Business Skills Online Training Online business skills training courses covering Anti-Harassment, GDPR, Leadership, Project Management, Time Management, and related professional development topics, approved by CPD, ILM, and IIRSM. Sold individually with self-serve access.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% customer retention and satisfaction rating
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Maggie's AberdeenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 May 2023Safe Building Services Ltd signed as Headline Sponsor of Maggie's Aberdeen Celebration Ball (9th September), a fundraiser celebrating the charity's first decade of providing expert cancer care support. Euan Hall, MD, stated the sponsorship aligns with the company's Community and Social Benefit Policy.
• Hibernian FC (Hibs)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 August 2022Safe Building Services agreed a three-season Community Partnership deal with Hibernian FC, a Scottish Premier League football team based at Easter Road in Leith, Edinburgh. The partnership supports the club's community initiatives as part of Safe Building Services' Community and Social Benefit Policy.
• Tio (Digital Fire Logbooks)coreTechnology or IntegrationSafe Building Services partnered with Tio to offer the UK's first true digital fire logbook to customers. Tio provides a cloud-based solution conforming to BS5839-1, integrated into Safe Building Services' fire safety offerings.
• SSAIB (Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board)coreOthersSSAIB audited and approved Safe Building Services for BAFE Accreditation and entry onto the BAFE Fire Safety Register for Installation & Maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SOCOTEC UK: UK provider of testing, inspection, and certification services including electrical, fire, and building compliance. Directly comparable because SOCOTEC delivers the same multi-trade compliance testing and inspection workflow to property owners across the UK.
• Citation Group: UK compliance services firm providing HR, health & safety, and fire safety support including risk assessments, training, and policy templates. Comparable because it bundles recurring compliance subscriptions with training content for UK SMEs.
• Bureau Veritas UK: Global testing, inspection, and certification firm with a major UK building compliance practice covering electrical condition reports, fire safety, and asset integrity. Comparable as a multi-service compliance provider operating in the same regulatory framework.
• Chubb Fire & Security: UK national installer and maintainer of fire alarm, extinguisher, intruder alarm, and emergency lighting systems with monitoring services. Closely comparable to Safe Building Services' fire and security revenue streams at a larger national scale.
• ADT UK (Securitas): UK intruder alarm, fire alarm, and monitored security provider with 24/7 monitoring stations. Comparable to Safe Building Services' intruder alarm installation and monitoring revenue stream.
• Intertek UK: Global testing and inspection company with UK operations serving electrical, fire, and building compliance markets. Comparable on the testing-and-inspection side of Safe Building Services' business, particularly EICR and PAT-style work.
• SGS UK: International testing, inspection, and certification firm operating across UK building, electrical, and fire safety services. Comparable as a large-scale TIC competitor pursuing the same regulated buyer base.
• Verisure UK: UK monitored intruder alarm specialist with 24-hour alarm receiving centre services. Comparable on the monitored security side of Safe Building Services' business.

Broad incumbents

• Mitie: UK-listed facilities management and compliance services group offering fire safety, electrical maintenance, and security across a national estate. Overlaps with Safe Building Services' compliance portfolio but as a much broader FM incumbent.
• Peninsula Group: UK provider of HR, health & safety, and fire safety consultancy with training content and online courses. Comparable on the training and compliance subscription model that overlaps with Safe Building Services' online training portal.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SafeBuildingServices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/safe-building-services-limited

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Safe Building Services