What Curtis Painting Group Ltd does

Curtis Painting Group Ltd is a privately held UK specialist painting contractor founded in 1986, headquartered at Burton Manor, Cheshire, with a secondary office in Llangefni, North Wales. The company delivers industrial, commercial, and public-sector painting services nationwide through 13 distinct service lines spanning rail, healthcare, heritage, leisure and stadia, MOD/ministerial, education, residential, student accommodation, social housing, local authority, and industrial sectors, supplemented by a FIRAS-certified intumescent fire protection offering. Core technical capabilities include FIRAS-certified intumescent coatings for structural steelwork, industrial flooring systems, specialist surface preparation (high-pressure water jetting, shot blasting to SA 2.5, mechanical preparation to ST3, lead abatement), rope access, and heritage conservation techniques applied to Grade I, II and II* listed buildings.

The business operates a project-based revenue model, generating one-time project fees through competitive tendering and direct engagement with main contractors and end clients. Notable executed projects include the £80m Princes Long Sutton pea plant (intumescent coating for 90/120-minute fire protection), the £33m Jacob's biscuit factory upgrade at Aintree, the £38m Talbot Mill heritage-to-residential conversion in Manchester, the Manchester City Etihad Stadium North Stand expansion, the 60,000 sqm internal decoration of Clatterbridge Cancer Centre delivered during COVID-19, and the £6m Headley Court veterans' orthopaedic centre (shortlisted for British Construction Industry Awards 2023). Strategic main-contractor partnerships include John Sisk & Sons, MPH Construction, CR Construction, adi Group, Paveaways Construction, and Trustland Construction; direct end-clients include Network Rail, NHS Trusts, Manchester City FC, Lancashire Cricket Club, and Melia Hotels International. The workforce of 100+ skilled professionals holds FIRAS, ISO 9001, Construction Line Gold, CHAS, CSCS, SafeContractor, SSIP, IOSH and NACE Level 3 credentials, with security clearances enabling MOD and HM Prison Service work. The firm is privately held with no disclosed revenue, funding rounds, M&A activity, or leadership changes in the source material.

Name

Curtis Painting Group Ltd

Legal name

Curtis Painting Group Ltd

Website

https://curtispaintinggroup.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Curtis Painting Group Ltd is a UK-based specialist painting contractor delivering industrial, commercial, rail, healthcare, heritage, and public-sector painting services nationwide, including FIRAS-certified intumescent fire protection, through 100+ skilled professionals and main-contractor partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial & Industrial Painting Services

NAICS

Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (23832)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural & Decorative Painting (Interior/Exterior) (IMAIAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exterior Painting (Siding, Stucco, Masonry) (HSAPAHAB), Interior Painting (Walls, Ceilings, Trim) (HSAPAHAA), Exterior Painting & Surface Coatings (HSAPAKAF)

Keywords

• Industrial painting services
• Commercial painting contractor
• Intumescent fire protection
• Heritage building restoration
• Rail sector painting

Headquarters

HQ city

Sealand, Wales

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Painting Services - Project-Based: One-time project fees for painting and decorating services across industrial, commercial, heritage, and public sector projects. Revenue is generated through competitive tendering and direct client engagement for projects of varying scales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Curtis Painting Group Ltd is a nationwide UK industrial and commercial painting contractor delivering 13 distinct service lines spanning commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, heritage, rail, leisure/stadia, local authority, ministerial/MOD, residential, student accommodation, and social housing sectors. The company supplements its painting services with FIRAS-certified intumescent fire protection coatings, industrial flooring systems, specialist surface preparation, and heritage conservation techniques, executed by a 100+ strong certified workforce.

Product overview

Curtis Painting Group Ltd is a nationwide industrial and commercial painting contractor offering a comprehensive portfolio of 13 distinct service offerings. The company operates across twelve specialised sectors—commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, heritage, rail, leisure/stadia, local authority, ministerial/MOD, residential, student accommodation, and social housing—supplemented by FIRAS-certified intumescent fire protection services. The service model is structured as a unified painting contractor operation, with each sector representing a distinct service line delivered by skilled professionals trained in confined space working, asbestos awareness, and industry-specific safety protocols. Projects range from large-scale industrial and infrastructure works to heritage restoration and new-build residential painting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Painting Services Professional painting services for business premises including offices, retail spaces, and hospitality venues, delivering high-quality interior and exterior finishes that reflect client branding and aesthetic requirements. Targeting commercial property owners and main contractors.
• Industrial Painting Services High-performance industrial painting services for manufacturing, oil, gas, nuclear, and processing sectors, including advanced coatings for corrosion protection, chemical resistance, and extreme conditions. Targets factory operators and industrial main contractors.
• Health Sector Painting Services Specialist painting services for hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities featuring hygienic antibacterial coatings, colour-coded environments, and low-VOC durable finishes compliant with healthcare standards. Targets NHS trusts and healthcare providers.
• Education Painting Services Painting services for schools, colleges, and universities including classrooms, gyms, libraries, and exterior facades, using durable and eco-friendly materials with flexible scheduling to minimise disruption. Targets educational institutions and main contractors.
• Heritage Painting Services Specialist conservation and restoration painting for historic and listed buildings, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern coatings to preserve architectural integrity while meeting contemporary safety standards. Targets heritage building owners, conservation trusts, and developers.
• Rail Sector Painting Services Comprehensive painting services for rail infrastructure including stations, bridges, and rail facilities, with specialist coatings for corrosion protection and compliance with Network Rail specifications (XM92/M24 for steelwork, T50 for timber). Targets Network Rail, train operators, and rail infrastructure main contractors.
• Leisure/Stadia Painting Services Specialist painting for sports stadiums, leisure facilities, hotels, and entertainment venues featuring large-scale exterior coatings, vibrant interior finishes, and specialist coatings for high-traffic and weather-exposed areas. Targets sports clubs, hotel groups, and venue operators.
• Local Authority Painting Services Painting services for public sector buildings including council offices, community centres, and public facilities, delivered with health and safety compliance and tailored to local authority standards. Targets local authorities and public-sector main contractors.
• Ministerial Departments Painting Services Painting services for Ministry of Defence facilities and prison buildings, featuring security-cleared teams and specialised coatings for high-security environments. Targets MOD, HM Prison Service, and ministerial departments.
• Residential/New Homes Painting Services Premium residential painting for new builds and refurbishments including interior detailing, exterior weather-resistant coatings, and custom colour scheme consultation. Targets residential developers and homebuilders.
• Student Accommodation Painting Services Specialist painting for student housing including dormitories and common areas, using durable low-maintenance coatings designed for high-traffic locations and eco-friendly low-VOC paints. Targets student accommodation providers and universities.
• Social Housing Painting Services Cost-effective painting services for social housing providers featuring durable finishes, tenant-friendly service delivery, and long-lasting coatings that reduce maintenance costs. Targets social housing landlords and local authorities.
• Intumescent and FIRAS Fire Protection Services FIRAS-certified intumescent coating application providing fire protection for structural steelwork, expanding in extreme heat to deliver 90- and 120-minute fire protection ratings. Certified to meet safety regulations and certification standards for industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects.

Named customers19 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered key, core and supporting.

• MPH ConstructionkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular main contractor partner on rail sector projects including Birkenhead Central Station canopy refurbishment and Rhyl railway station works. Curtis Painting Group provides specialist painting subcontractor services on their construction projects.
• John Sisk & Sons LtdkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain contractor partner on major projects including New Isle of Mann Ferry Terminal Liverpool and Manchester City Etihad Stadium North Stand expansion. Curtis provides intumescent and decoration packages.
• CR Construction (UK) Company LimitedkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain contractor partner on Talbot Mill heritage redevelopment project, with Curtis providing intumescent coating and decoration for the £38m residential conversion of the 19th century Manchester cotton mill.
• Paveaways ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain contractor for Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Headley Court project, where Curtis Painting Group delivered full internal decoration for the UK's first dedicated Armed Forces veterans orthopaedic centre.
• Trustland Construction LtdkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain contractor for Jacob's biscuit factory £33m upgrade project in Aintree, Liverpool, part of the £68m Pladis manufacturing investment.
• BanscosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain contractor partner on Coda @City Works Industrial Units and Oakhill Trading Estate projects in Manchester.
• adi GroupkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain contractor for Princes Pea Plant project at Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, where Curtis delivered intumescent coating as part of the £80m food manufacturing investment.
• Dale Structural RepairssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on Grade II* listed Wythenshawe Bus Garage heritage restoration project.
• Wynne ConstructionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain contractor for Kings Moat Community Primary School, Chester project.
• International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)supportingOthersMembership organisation for powered access equipment. Curtis Painting Group is a member demonstrating commitment to safe working practices at height.
• Prefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Association (PASMA)supportingOthersTrade association membership demonstrating competence in mobile access tower usage and safety standards.
• Network RailkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClient for rail sector projects requiring Network Rail paint specifications (XM92/M24 for steelwork, T50 for timber). Curtis works to their stringent specifications and compliance requirements.
• NHS TrustskeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare clients including Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust and Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt NHS Trust for specialist hospital painting with hygienic coatings.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mears Group: Larger UK housing maintenance and property services group with overlapping painting and decorating capability as part of a broader facilities management portfolio. Comparable through social housing and local authority customer overlap, though substantially larger and more diversified.

Direct peers

• Novus Property Solutions: UK building maintenance and painting contractor focused on social housing, healthcare, and education sectors. Comparable multi-sector specialist positioning with overlapping customer types to Curtis's social housing, healthcare, and education service lines.
• Lakehouse: UK construction services group offering painting, maintenance, and refurbishment across social housing, education, and public sector. Comparable in scale, multi-sector service model, and public sector client mix.
• Szerelmey: London-based heritage painting and restoration specialist working on Grade I and II listed buildings and conservation projects. Directly comparable to Curtis's heritage conservation work on Burton Manor, Cunard Building, and other listed structures.
• Bell Group: One of the UK's largest painting and decorating contractors serving commercial, industrial, and public sector clients nationwide. Directly comparable to Curtis in service scope, multi-sector positioning, and national delivery model.
• Aspect Maintenance Services: UK painting, maintenance, and refurbishment contractor serving public sector and commercial clients. Comparable in delivery model and customer base to Curtis, with similar geographic focus on UK regional markets.
• Ian Williams: UK property services contractor delivering painting, maintenance, and refurbishment across public and private sectors. Comparable in customer base (housing associations, local authorities) and planned-works plus response-maintenance portfolio mix.

Others

• Crown Paints: Major UK paint manufacturer supplying decorative and protective coatings to the painting services industry. Adjacent as a key product supplier rather than direct competitor; visible on Curtis's website as an industry partner.
• Sherwin-Williams: Global coatings manufacturer supplying industrial and architectural paint systems worldwide. Adjacent as a major coatings supplier to applicators like Curtis and a broader industry incumbent.
• Dacrylate: UK industrial coatings manufacturer producing protective and anti-corrosive paint systems. Adjacent as a supplier of coatings used by applicators like Curtis rather than a direct competitor in service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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