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MRES
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Moray Robertson Electrical Services
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2012
Descriptiontext

MRES (Moray Robertson Electrical Services) is a family-run electrical contracting firm headquartered in Stirling, Central Scotland, founded in 2012 by Moray and Cherene Robertson. The company delivers electrical installation, maintenance, testing, and renewable energy services across the UK and Ireland for domestic, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers. Its service portfolio is organised around four divisions: Electrical Contracting (covering industrial, commercial, domestic, and electro-mechanical sectors), an Electrical Testing Division (BS7671 inspections, G59/3-2 relay commissioning), Electromechanical Services, and a Renewables Division covering wind turbines, solar PV, hydroelectric schemes, CHP systems, and EV charging point installation.

The company's underlying technology stack is conventional for an accredited UK electrical contractor: BS7671-compliant installation and inspection, thermal imaging cameras for thermographic surveys, G59 Mains Protection Relay functional and safety test equipment for grid-connected generators, and PAT testing instrumentation. Domain specialisation in G59 relay testing and certification is explicitly cited as a national service, requiring dedicated training and equipment investment. The firm holds NICEIC, SafeContractor, Achilles UVDB, British Safety Council, and SELECT accreditations, which collectively gate access to regulated commercial, industrial, and utility-sector work.

Revenue is generated through three streams: project-based electrical installation contracts (one-off new builds, refurbishments, upgrades), recurring maintenance programmes and reactive call-out services, and compliance/renewables work (EICRs, PAT testing, thermographic surveys, renewables installation and maintenance, G59 certification). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer/B2B via phone (01786 448 562), email, and website contact forms, with no apparent use of paid digital marketing; acquisition relies on reputation, word-of-mouth, and the credibility signals from accreditations and the 2017 Parliamentary Review Energy Edition feature. The company has no app, no public API, no external investors, and operates as a private limited company registered in Scotland (SC417666).

Short descriptiontext

MRES is a family-run, Stirling-based electrical services firm founded in 2012 that delivers installation, testing, maintenance, and renewable energy solutions across the UK and Ireland for domestic, commercial, industrial, and agricultural clients.

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Operating
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11–50
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HeadquartersStirling, United Kingdom
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Stirling
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United Kingdom
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Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices2 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
electrical installation services, electrical maintenance contracts, electrical compliance testing, renewable energy installation, commercial electrical contracting
NAICS code1 code
  • Testing Laboratories and Services541380
SIC code1 code
  • Electrical Work1731
Product category
Electrical Contracting Services
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model4 records
1Electrical Installation Services
TypeOne Time License
Description

One-time project-based electrical installation work for domestic, commercial, and industrial clients including new builds, refurbishments, and upgrades. Revenue is earned through quotes and project completions.

2Electrical Maintenance and Repair
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Ongoing maintenance programmes and reactive call-out services for electrical repairs. Includes routine services, audits, and LED lighting upgrades.

3Renewable Energy Systems
TypeOne Time License
Description

Installation and maintenance of wind turbines, solar panels, hydroelectric schemes, and CHP systems for residential and commercial clients.

mresstirling.co.uk
4Electrical Testing and Compliance
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Inspection and testing services including BS7671 compliance testing, G59 relay testing, Electrical Condition Reports (EICR), Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), and thermographic surveys.

mresstirling.co.uk
Marketing channels4 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels2 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B and B2C
B2B and B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

MRES is a family-run electrical services firm providing installation, maintenance, testing, and renewable energy solutions for domestic, commercial, and industrial clients across the UK and Ireland. Core services span electrical contracting (new builds, refurbishments, upgrades), electrical testing and compliance (BS7671, G59/3-2, EICR, PAT, thermographic surveys), reactive maintenance and call-outs, and renewable energy systems including wind turbines, solar panels, hydroelectric schemes, and combined heat and power (CHP) installations. The company delivers these services directly through its team of qualified engineers dispatched from its Stirling base.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • 70-80% of electrical requirements provided to Total Reinstatement Services since company inception
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

MRES (Moray Robertson Electrical Services) is a family-run electrical services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of electrical solutions. The company operates as a unified service provider with four main divisions: Electrical Contracting (covering industrial, commercial, domestic, and electro-mechanical sectors), the Electrical Testing Division (inspections to BS7671 and G59/3-2 commissioning), the Electromechanical Services Division, and the Renewables Division. The Renewables Division encompasses Wind Turbines, Hydroelectric Schemes, Solar Energy, CHP Systems, and G59 Testing services. For commercial and industrial clients, MRES provides Electrical Installations, Electrical Maintenance, Electrical Compliance services (including thermographic surveys and PAT testing), and Project Management. Domestic services include Electrical Installations, Electrical Faults repair, Electrical Inspections (with EICR reporting), Green Power (solar), and Electric Vehicle Charging. All services comply with BS7671 standards and various industry accreditations.

Product and service14 records
1Electrical Contracting
Categorycore service
Description

Electrical installation work for industrial, commercial, domestic, and electro-mechanical sectors across the UK and Ireland, covering new builds, refurbishments, and upgrades.

2Electrical Testing Division
Categorycore service
Description

Comprehensive electrical inspections to BS7671 standard, including protection relay devices to G59/3-2 commissioning and testing for National Grid-connected generators.

3Electrical Maintenance
Categorycore service
Description

Repair and maintenance services for electrical systems including reactive call-out, ongoing maintenance programmes, audits, and LED lighting upgrades for commercial and industrial clients.

4Electrical Compliance
Categorycompliance service
Description

Inspections, testing, and Electrical Installation Condition Reports to ensure compliance with BS7671 standard, including thermographic surveys and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).

5Project Management
Categoryservice
Description

Project management for electrical aspects of new premises setup or refurbishments, covering lighting, heating, and ventilation systems.

6Domestic Electrical Installations
Categorycore service
Description

Installation of new electrics and lighting systems for home extensions and refurbishments, including wiring upgrades, all to BS7671 standard.

7Domestic Electrical Faults
Categorycore service
Description

Fast and reliable fault finding and diagnosis service for fixing electrical faults in homes, including flickering lights, tripping circuits, sparking sockets, and overheating issues.

8Domestic Electrical Inspections
Categorycore service
Description

Periodic electrical inspections to ensure safe and serviceable condition, including checks for defective work, overloaded circuits, and fire hazards, issuing Electrical Condition Reports (EICR).

9Wind Turbine Installation and Maintenance
Categoryrenewable energy service
Description

Installation and maintenance of small wind turbines for factories and farms, including site assessment, planning permission, supply, installation, grid connection, and post-installation maintenance.

10Hydroelectric Scheme Services
Categoryrenewable energy service
Description

Advice, supply, installation, and maintenance of hydroelectric power schemes for properties with flowing water access, including electrical certification and system refurbishment.

11Solar Energy Installation
Categoryrenewable energy service
Description

Supply and installation of solar panels for homes and businesses in the UK and Ireland, converting sunlight into electrical power for properties.

12CHP System Installation and Maintenance
Categoryrenewable energy service
Description

Combined heat and power systems that generate energy by capturing waste heat from electrical or mechanical power production, including advice, supply, fit, supervision, and maintenance.

13G59 Testing and Certification
Categorycompliance service
Description

Functional and safety tests on G59 Relay devices for power generation systems connected to the National Grid, including certification upon completion.

14Electric Vehicle Charging Point Installation
Categoryemerging service
Description

Supply and installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points for homes supporting fully electric and hybrid vehicles.

Scale indicator4 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

UK facilities management and engineering services group with substantial electrical installation and maintenance capabilities across commercial estates. Comparable in service breadth, though operates at much larger scale with a national footprint.

TypeDirect peer
Description

London-listed UK electrical contractor providing installation, maintenance, and building services across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. Directly comparable to MRES as a UK electrical contracting specialist, though operating at significantly larger scale across multiple regional offices.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global testing, inspection, and certification company offering electrical testing and compliance services to industrial clients. Comparable to the testing and certification side of MRES's business, though much larger and broader in scope globally.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Mid-sized UK electrical and mechanical contractor providing design, installation, and maintenance for commercial, industrial, and public-sector clients. Comparable in scale and service mix to MRES, with similar focus on accreditations and integrated service delivery.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

One of the UK's largest independent engineering and services businesses, with a substantial electrical contracting division serving commercial, industrial, and infrastructure clients. Overlaps with MRES in core electrical installation and maintenance work, though at much broader scale.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

SSE's contracting division delivers electrical, mechanical, and building services across the UK and Ireland. Notably comparable geographic reach to MRES (UK and Ireland) and overlap in industrial electrical contracting and grid-connected generation work.

TypeRegional player
Description

UK solar PV installer with electrical contracting capabilities, serving commercial and industrial clients across Britain. Comparable to MRES's renewables (solar) and electrical contracting offerings, with a more focused renewables-only positioning.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Mid-sized UK mechanical and electrical contractor providing design, installation, and maintenance services to commercial and industrial clients. Comparable in service portfolio and target market to MRES, particularly in industrial and commercial electrical fit-out.

TypeDirect peer
Description

UK-based utility and infrastructure services contractor delivering electrical installation, testing, and maintenance for power networks and renewables. Comparable to MRES in testing and renewable energy electrical services, with similar mid-sized UK contracting profile.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

ENGIE's UK technical services arm delivers electrical and mechanical building services, including installation and maintenance for commercial and industrial sites. Comparable to MRES's commercial/industrial electrical contracting scope but operating at much larger scale across multiple regions.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Type, Details

Key risks7 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers5 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment4 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile4 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Has app

Feature2 records

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Profiles2 records

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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MRES

Electrical Contracting Servicesmresstirling.co.uk

MRES is a family-run, Stirling-based electrical services firm founded in 2012 that delivers installation, testing, maintenance, and renewable energy solutions across the UK and Ireland for domestic, commercial, industrial, and agricultural clients.

What MRES does

MRES (Moray Robertson Electrical Services) is a family-run electrical contracting firm headquartered in Stirling, Central Scotland, founded in 2012 by Moray and Cherene Robertson. The company delivers electrical installation, maintenance, testing, and renewable energy services across the UK and Ireland for domestic, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers. Its service portfolio is organised around four divisions: Electrical Contracting (covering industrial, commercial, domestic, and electro-mechanical sectors), an Electrical Testing Division (BS7671 inspections, G59/3-2 relay commissioning), Electromechanical Services, and a Renewables Division covering wind turbines, solar PV, hydroelectric schemes, CHP systems, and EV charging point installation.

The company's underlying technology stack is conventional for an accredited UK electrical contractor: BS7671-compliant installation and inspection, thermal imaging cameras for thermographic surveys, G59 Mains Protection Relay functional and safety test equipment for grid-connected generators, and PAT testing instrumentation. Domain specialisation in G59 relay testing and certification is explicitly cited as a national service, requiring dedicated training and equipment investment. The firm holds NICEIC, SafeContractor, Achilles UVDB, British Safety Council, and SELECT accreditations, which collectively gate access to regulated commercial, industrial, and utility-sector work.

Revenue is generated through three streams: project-based electrical installation contracts (one-off new builds, refurbishments, upgrades), recurring maintenance programmes and reactive call-out services, and compliance/renewables work (EICRs, PAT testing, thermographic surveys, renewables installation and maintenance, G59 certification). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer/B2B via phone (01786 448 562), email, and website contact forms, with no apparent use of paid digital marketing; acquisition relies on reputation, word-of-mouth, and the credibility signals from accreditations and the 2017 Parliamentary Review Energy Edition feature. The company has no app, no public API, no external investors, and operates as a private limited company registered in Scotland (SC417666).

MRES firmographics

Firmographics
Name
MRES
Legal name
Moray Robertson Electrical Services
Website
https://mresstirling.co.uk
Company type
Private
Founded year
2012
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
MRES is a family-run, Stirling-based electrical services firm founded in 2012 that delivers installation, testing, maintenance, and renewable energy solutions across the UK and Ireland for domestic, commercial, industrial, and agricultural clients.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where MRES is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Stirling
HQ country
United Kingdom
HQ region
Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

MRES business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B and B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Electrical Installation Services: One-time project-based electrical installation work for domestic, commercial, and industrial clients including new builds, refurbishments, and upgrades. Revenue is earned through quotes and project completions.
  2. Electrical Maintenance and Repair: Ongoing maintenance programmes and reactive call-out services for electrical repairs. Includes routine services, audits, and LED lighting upgrades.
  3. Renewable Energy Systems: Installation and maintenance of wind turbines, solar panels, hydroelectric schemes, and CHP systems for residential and commercial clients.
  4. Electrical Testing and Compliance: Inspection and testing services including BS7671 compliance testing, G59 relay testing, Electrical Condition Reports (EICR), Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), and thermographic surveys.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

MRES product offering

Product offering

Core offering

MRES is a family-run electrical services firm providing installation, maintenance, testing, and renewable energy solutions for domestic, commercial, and industrial clients across the UK and Ireland. Core services span electrical contracting (new builds, refurbishments, upgrades), electrical testing and compliance (BS7671, G59/3-2, EICR, PAT, thermographic surveys), reactive maintenance and call-outs, and renewable energy systems including wind turbines, solar panels, hydroelectric schemes, and combined heat and power (CHP) installations. The company delivers these services directly through its team of qualified engineers dispatched from its Stirling base.

Product overview

MRES (Moray Robertson Electrical Services) is a family-run electrical services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of electrical solutions. The company operates as a unified service provider with four main divisions: Electrical Contracting (covering industrial, commercial, domestic, and electro-mechanical sectors), the Electrical Testing Division (inspections to BS7671 and G59/3-2 commissioning), the Electromechanical Services Division, and the Renewables Division. The Renewables Division encompasses Wind Turbines, Hydroelectric Schemes, Solar Energy, CHP Systems, and G59 Testing services. For commercial and industrial clients, MRES provides Electrical Installations, Electrical Maintenance, Electrical Compliance services (including thermographic surveys and PAT testing), and Project Management. Domestic services include Electrical Installations, Electrical Faults repair, Electrical Inspections (with EICR reporting), Green Power (solar), and Electric Vehicle Charging. All services comply with BS7671 standards and various industry accreditations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Electrical Contracting Electrical installation work for industrial, commercial, domestic, and electro-mechanical sectors across the UK and Ireland, covering new builds, refurbishments, and upgrades.
  • Electrical Testing Division Comprehensive electrical inspections to BS7671 standard, including protection relay devices to G59/3-2 commissioning and testing for National Grid-connected generators.
  • Electrical Maintenance Repair and maintenance services for electrical systems including reactive call-out, ongoing maintenance programmes, audits, and LED lighting upgrades for commercial and industrial clients.
  • Electrical Compliance Inspections, testing, and Electrical Installation Condition Reports to ensure compliance with BS7671 standard, including thermographic surveys and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).
  • Project Management Project management for electrical aspects of new premises setup or refurbishments, covering lighting, heating, and ventilation systems.
  • Domestic Electrical Installations Installation of new electrics and lighting systems for home extensions and refurbishments, including wiring upgrades, all to BS7671 standard.
  • Domestic Electrical Faults Fast and reliable fault finding and diagnosis service for fixing electrical faults in homes, including flickering lights, tripping circuits, sparking sockets, and overheating issues.
  • Domestic Electrical Inspections Periodic electrical inspections to ensure safe and serviceable condition, including checks for defective work, overloaded circuits, and fire hazards, issuing Electrical Condition Reports (EICR).
  • Wind Turbine Installation and Maintenance Installation and maintenance of small wind turbines for factories and farms, including site assessment, planning permission, supply, installation, grid connection, and post-installation maintenance.
  • Hydroelectric Scheme Services Advice, supply, installation, and maintenance of hydroelectric power schemes for properties with flowing water access, including electrical certification and system refurbishment.
  • Solar Energy Installation Supply and installation of solar panels for homes and businesses in the UK and Ireland, converting sunlight into electrical power for properties.
  • CHP System Installation and Maintenance Combined heat and power systems that generate energy by capturing waste heat from electrical or mechanical power production, including advice, supply, fit, supervision, and maintenance.
  • G59 Testing and Certification Functional and safety tests on G59 Relay devices for power generation systems connected to the National Grid, including certification upon completion.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Point Installation Supply and installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points for homes supporting fully electric and hybrid vehicles.

Quantifiable outcome

  • 70-80% of electrical requirements provided to Total Reinstatement Services since company inception
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use MRES

Customer profile

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

MRES technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
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API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

MRES partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

MRES competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Mitie: UK facilities management and engineering services group with substantial electrical installation and maintenance capabilities across commercial estates. Comparable in service breadth, though operates at much larger scale with a national footprint.
  • Bureau Veritas UK: Global testing, inspection, and certification company offering electrical testing and compliance services to industrial clients. Comparable to the testing and certification side of MRES's business, though much larger and broader in scope globally.
  • NG Bailey: One of the UK's largest independent engineering and services businesses, with a substantial electrical contracting division serving commercial, industrial, and infrastructure clients. Overlaps with MRES in core electrical installation and maintenance work, though at much broader scale.
  • SSE Contracting: SSE's contracting division delivers electrical, mechanical, and building services across the UK and Ireland. Notably comparable geographic reach to MRES (UK and Ireland) and overlap in industrial electrical contracting and grid-connected generation work.
  • ENGIE UK (formerly Imtech): ENGIE's UK technical services arm delivers electrical and mechanical building services, including installation and maintenance for commercial and industrial sites. Comparable to MRES's commercial/industrial electrical contracting scope but operating at much larger scale across multiple regions.

Direct peers

  • TClarke: London-listed UK electrical contractor providing installation, maintenance, and building services across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. Directly comparable to MRES as a UK electrical contracting specialist, though operating at significantly larger scale across multiple regional offices.
  • J Tomlinson: Mid-sized UK electrical and mechanical contractor providing design, installation, and maintenance for commercial, industrial, and public-sector clients. Comparable in scale and service mix to MRES, with similar focus on accreditations and integrated service delivery.
  • Briggs & Forrester: Mid-sized UK mechanical and electrical contractor providing design, installation, and maintenance services to commercial and industrial clients. Comparable in service portfolio and target market to MRES, particularly in industrial and commercial electrical fit-out.
  • JSM Group: UK-based utility and infrastructure services contractor delivering electrical installation, testing, and maintenance for power networks and renewables. Comparable to MRES in testing and renewable energy electrical services, with similar mid-sized UK contracting profile.

Regional players

  • EvoEnergy: UK solar PV installer with electrical contracting capabilities, serving commercial and industrial clients across Britain. Comparable to MRES's renewables (solar) and electrical contracting offerings, with a more focused renewables-only positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

MRES social profiles

Digital presence

MRES financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

MRES leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

MRES funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

MRES M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about MRES

What does MRES do?

MRES is a family-run electrical services firm providing installation, maintenance, testing, and renewable energy solutions for domestic, commercial, and industrial clients across the UK and Ireland. Core services span electrical contracting (new builds, refurbishments, upgrades), electrical testing and compliance (BS7671, G59/3-2, EICR, PAT, thermographic surveys), reactive maintenance and call-outs, and renewable energy systems including wind turbines, solar panels, hydroelectric schemes, and combined heat and power (CHP) installations. The company delivers these services directly through its team of qualified engineers dispatched from its Stirling base.

Is MRES a public or private company?

MRES is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was MRES founded?

MRES was founded in 2012. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is MRES based?

MRES is headquartered in Stirling, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

How does MRES make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Electrical Installation Services are the primary driver. The others are electrical Maintenance and Repair, renewable Energy Systems and electrical Testing and Compliance.

Who are MRES's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Mitie, Bureau Veritas UK, NG Bailey, SSE Contracting and ENGIE UK (formerly Imtech). Direct peers are TClarke, J Tomlinson, Briggs & Forrester and JSM Group. EvoEnergy is listed as a regional player.

Does MRES have an API?

No public API is recorded for MRES.

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