ECM Group Ltd.

What ECM Group Ltd. does

ECM Group Ltd. (legal entity Electrical Contracts Management Ltd) is a UK-based specialist building systems contractor founded in 2019 by Joe Wharton. The company designs, integrates and commissions mechanical, electrical, renewable energy and smart technology systems for high-end residential and commercial projects under a single delivery structure. Its core technology proposition coordinates electrical installations, home automation (Control4, Savant, KNX), lighting control (Lutron HomeWorks/RA3/Palladiom, DALI), renewables (solar PV, battery storage, air source heat pumps, MVHR), mechanical services (HVAC), commercial AV, fire and security, networking (Ruckus) and window treatments, with full responsibility from early-stage design through final commissioning and aftercare. The firm is headquartered in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire with a customer-facing showroom, and serves 36+ London and South East England postcodes including Mayfair, Chelsea, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Ascot and the Home Counties.

ECM operates a project-based professional services revenue model with bespoke quote-based pricing and multi-year contract structures. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales, targeting property developers, main contractors (e.g., Scammell Construction, Champion Build), architects, interior designers and high-net-worth private clients through direct consultative engagement and showroom demonstrations; there is no self-serve, e-commerce or product-led motion. The team of approximately 13 named staff is led by Managing Director Joe Wharton, with experienced operators across operations, contracts, technology integration and site management. Customer segments are luxury/super-prime residential developers and homeowners as primary, with commercial fit-out and architect/designer referral work as secondary.

The business is privately held, founder-controlled with no external institutional investors, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed funding rounds. Industry credentials include NICEIC Approved Contractor, CHAS membership and Constructionline Gold status. The company is actively operating, with disclosed partnerships across multiple premium technology brands and repeat-customer relationships indicating a stable but small-scale operation with expansion underway into commercial and renewables-adjacent service lines.

Name

ECM Group Ltd.

Legal name

Electrical Contracts Management Ltd

Website

https://ecm-group.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Building Systems Contracting

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361), Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) Integration & Controls (BPABAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) (HSAPAPAA), Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS, HVAC Controls) (IMAIABAD), Residential Electrical Installation & New Construction Wiring (HSAOADAA)

Keywords

• Integrated building systems
• Smart home installation
• Electrical contracting
• Home automation services
• Renewable energy integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Watford, England

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Design and Installation Services: Project-based revenue from designing, coordinating, and delivering integrated building systems. Services include electrical installations, home automation, renewable energy systems, mechanical services, commercial AV, fire and security. Revenue is project-specific and varies by scope, property size, and system complexity.
2. Professional Services and Aftercare: Early-stage design consultation, system specification, coordination with architects and contractors, and technical planning. Aftercare and maintenance packages include remote system monitoring, routine servicing, firmware updates, and rapid response support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ECM Group designs, coordinates, and installs integrated building systems for high-end residential and commercial projects in London and South East England. The company combines mechanical, electrical, renewable energy, and smart home automation (Control4, Savant, KNX, Lutron) under one structure, delivering full design-to-commissioning accountability through its own in-house engineering team.

Product overview

ECM Group Ltd. offers integrated building systems for high-end residential and commercial projects as a unified service portfolio. The company's core approach combines mechanical, electrical, renewables, and smart technology systems—designed together, delivered under one structure, and fully commissioned at handover. The core products include Electrical Installations (power distribution, lighting, specialist circuits, EV charging), Home Automation, and Smart Home Technology (using Control4, Savant, and KNX platforms). Add-on modules include Home Cinemas (with 4K projection and Dolby Atmos), Commercial Audio Visual, Fire and Security systems, Renewables (solar PV, battery storage, air source heat pumps, MVHR), Mechanical services (HVAC, heating, ventilation), WiFi and Network infrastructure, Window Treatments (Lutron shading solutions), and Professional Services (design consultation and aftercare). All systems are designed together and integrated into one seamless platform, removing fragmentation and reducing risk in complex, high-end projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Installations Design and installation of coordinated electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, specialist circuits, EV charging, and integrated controls for luxury residential and commercial projects.
• Home Automation Intelligent control systems unifying lighting, climate, shading, security, AV and energy management into one seamless platform using Control4, Savant, and KNX.
• Smart Home Technology Fully integrated smart home systems connecting lighting, climate, security, AV and energy management into one intelligent platform engineered into the building from the outset.
• Home Cinemas Design and installation of fully integrated cinema environments with 4K projection, Dolby Atmos surround sound, acoustic treatment, and automated lighting.
• Commercial Audio Visual Integrated commercial AV solutions including meeting room systems, video conferencing, presentation technology, and distributed audio for professional environments.
• Fire and Security Advanced fire detection and intruder alarm systems including perimeter protection, motion detection, glass-break sensors, and smart alerts with mobile app control and home automation integration.
• Renewables Solar PV, battery storage, air source heat pumps, MVHR, and energy management solutions integrated into the building's overall electrical and mechanical strategy.
• Mechanical Services Mechanical installation services including HVAC, heat pumps, hot and cold water systems, and energy-efficient plant rooms coordinated with electrical systems.
• WiFi and Network Infrastructure High-performance WiFi and network infrastructure including enterprise-grade wireless access points, gigabit switching, full hardwired backbones, and structured cabling.
• Window Treatments Manual and motorised blinds and curtain systems integrated with lighting control and automation platforms using Lutron shading solutions.
• Professional Services Early-stage design consultation, system specification, coordination with architects and contractors, technical planning, and aftercare and maintenance packages including remote system monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seamless integration of lighting, audio, video, heating, cooling, shading, and security under single Control4/Savant/KNX platform
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LutroncoreTechnology or IntegrationECM Group is a specialist Lutron lighting control installer. Partners on Lutron HomeWorks, RA3, and Palladiom systems for whole-home lighting control and automated window treatments. Lutron is a key technology partner for luxury residential projects, featured in multiple project showcases including Beaconsfield and Watlington.
• Control4coreTechnology or IntegrationControl4 is the primary home automation platform used across many ECM projects. Provides unified control of lighting, audio, video, heating, cooling, shading, and security. Featured in Brambledown, Shepherds Way, Lawrence Street, Lynwood Heights, and Candle Factory projects.
• SavantcoreTechnology or IntegrationSavant smart home platform used as control interface for luxury projects including Beaconsfield. Provides single intuitive interface across touchscreens and mobile devices for lighting, climate, security, and monitoring.
• KNXcoreTechnology or IntegrationKNX automation system used for scalable control of lighting, climate, and shading in multi-dwelling developments. Implemented in Esmond Road project (King's Road, Chelsea) for seamless, scalable smart home experience.
• Bowler James BrindleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon-based lighting designers collaborated with ECM on Candle Factory commercial fit-out project. ECM implemented sophisticated DALI lighting system based on Bowler James Brindley's design specifications.
• GhelamcominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobally recognized interior designers for whom ECM delivered Candle Factory commercial fit-out through main contractor Champion Build. Ghelamco commissions high-end commercial spaces requiring sophisticated integrated systems.
• Scammell ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepeat client and construction partner for multiple luxury residential projects including Brambledown (Chalfont St Peter), Shepherds Way (Rickmansworth), and Lynwood Heights (Rickmansworth). Long-term relationship demonstrating trust and consistent delivery.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cyberhomes: UK smart home and home cinema integrator serving luxury residential projects. Comparable in technology platforms used (Control4, Lutron) and in bespoke design-install-commission service model.
• Finite Solutions: UK custom integrator delivering high-end home cinema, smart home automation and lighting control for luxury homes. Closely comparable product stack (Control4/Lutron-based) and luxury residential customer base.
• Inspired Dwellings: London-based specialist in integrated smart home, cinema, lighting and building systems for luxury residential projects. Directly comparable to ECM on customer profile (HNW homeowners, developers, architects) and on the integrated design-to-commissioning delivery model.
• Kensington Audio Visual: London residential AV and smart home specialist serving luxury properties in Kensington and surrounding postcodes. Comparable geography and target customer to ECM's core London focus.
• Mosaic Audio Visual: UK home automation and AV integrator delivering integrated systems (lighting, cinema, networking) for high-end residential properties. Comparable product offering and bespoke service model.
• The Big Smart Home: UK smart home and AV installer specialising in premium residential automation, lighting and cinema. Comparable offering on platforms and luxury client segment.
• Strive AV: London specialist in residential AV, home cinema and integrated smart home systems. Comparable scale and customer base to ECM, focusing on luxury London and Home Counties projects.

Broad incumbents

• Control4 (Snap One): Leading residential and commercial smart home automation platform that ECM actively deploys. Comparable at the solution/customer-outcome layer (luxury automation), but operates as a global platform rather than a regional integrator.
• Loxone UK: UK arm of a broader European smart home/building automation platform and installer network. Competes in integrated residential automation and lighting control, but operates at a much wider footprint with in-house hardware versus ECM's multi-vendor specialist model.

Others

• Crestron Electronics:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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