Installation and Refurbishment Solutions Ltd (IRS)

What Installation and Refurbishment Solutions Ltd (IRS) does

Installation and Refurbishment Solutions Ltd (IRS) is a small, founder-owned commercial and residential fit-out and refurbishment contractor headquartered in Croydon, United Kingdom. Founded in 1995 by Managing Director Bob Dickinson, the company operates from a showroom-equipped office at the New South Quarter development and delivers eight core service lines: design and space planning, commercial refurbishment and fit-out, residential fit-out, project management and consultancy, relocation services, furniture supply and installation, maintenance, and landlord services. Its underlying capability set covers office partitions, lighting design, washroom facilities, mezzanines, and bespoke furniture, with execution supported by partner trades and an ecosystem of advisory referrals (Plus Finance for leasing, STax for capital allowances, Coversure for insurance, RiskEye for reputation management).

IRS serves commercial tenants, landlords, property developers, and residential homeowners primarily across Greater London and the M25, with an intentional deepening focus on the Croydon borough regeneration corridor. Revenue is generated project-by-project under a quote-based pricing model, with no public disclosure of contract values, pricing structure, or financial performance. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and relationship-driven: approximately 85% of contracts originate from repeat business or referral, supplemented by networking through the Croydon and London Chambers of Commerce and participation in regional exhibitions such as We Mean Business and Business Live. The customer base spans 25+ named enterprise clients across diverse sectors including recruitment, advertising, cybersecurity, adtech, logistics, fashion, and chartered surveying, alongside a small number of community and nonprofit engagements in the Croydon area. The company carries an SSIP (Acclaim) health and safety certification (2025-2026) and Good Employer Croydon accreditation, and holds memberships in Constructing Excellence Croydon Club and the Supply Chain Sustainability School.

Name

Installation and Refurbishment Solutions Ltd (IRS)

Legal name

Installation and Refurbishment Solutions Limited

Website

https://irs-ltd.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IRS is a Croydon-based, founder-owned commercial and residential fit-out and refurbishment contractor, founded in 1995. It delivers design, fit-out, relocation, furniture, maintenance, and landlord services to enterprise clients across Greater London, with ~85% of contracts from repeat business or referral.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Croydon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Commercial fit-out and refurbishment services: IRS generates revenue through project-based professional services including office refurbishment, space planning, design, project management, and fit-out services for commercial clients. Revenue is generated on a project-by-project basis.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IRS delivers end-to-end commercial and residential refurbishment and fit-out services, from initial design and space planning through to construction, furniture installation, relocation and ongoing maintenance. The firm manages projects for commercial tenants, landlords, property developers and residential clients across Greater London, handling partitions, lighting, washrooms, mezzanines and bespoke furniture. Their work spans minor updates to complete workspace and home transformations.

Product overview

IRS (Installation and Refurbishment Solutions Ltd) is a commercial and residential refurbishment company offering a comprehensive suite of fit-out and renovation services. The company provides eight core service areas: Design and Space Planning, Commercial Refurbishment and Fit-Out, Residential Services, Project Management and Consultancy, Relocation Services, Furniture Supply, Maintenance, and Landlord Services. These services work together to deliver complete workplace transformations—from initial concept and design through to construction, furniture installation, and ongoing maintenance. IRS serves commercial clients (offices, retail, hospitality) and residential customers, managing projects of all scales from minor updates to complete transformations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design and Space Planning Professional interior design and space planning services that optimise workplace layouts and functionality for commercial and residential clients.
• Commercial Refurbishment and Fit-Out Complete office refurbishment and fit-out services including partitions, lighting, washrooms, and small building works to transform commercial spaces for tenants and landlords.
• Residential Services Residential fit-outs and refurbishments including design, layout improvements, building works, and specialist trades for homes and rental properties.
• Project Management and Consultancy End-to-end project management from concept to completion, including viability studies, cost analysis, space planning, and dilapidation handling for commercial and residential clients.
• Relocation Services Move management and relocation services including premises search, detailed moving schedules, and seamless execution enabling occupation of new premises by Monday morning.
• Furniture Supply and Installation Supply and installation of office furniture including meeting room furniture, seating, ergonomic sit/stand desks and bespoke handmade pieces.
• Maintenance Services Ongoing maintenance services for commercial properties including planned maintenance programmes and safety management.
• Landlord Services Property maintenance and refurbishment services for landlords preparing spaces for new tenants or maintaining existing commercial properties.

Named customers28 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• STaxsupportingOthersSTax is a specialist real estate tax advisory firm that IRS recommends to clients for capital allowances claims on construction and refurbishment costs. STax combines qualified tax advisors, chartered accountants, and RICS surveyors to help businesses maximize their tax relief on building projects.
• Coversure Insurance CroydonsupportingOthersIRS partners with Coversure Insurance in Croydon to provide insurance guidance to clients, particularly regarding tenant improvement insurance and commercial property insurance considerations during refurbishment projects.
• RiskEyesupportingOthersIRS has collaborated with RiskEye for content marketing, with RiskEye providing expertise on online reputation management for businesses. IRS hosts RiskEye's article on their blog about protecting business reputation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Overbury: National UK office fit-out and refurbishment contractor, also part of Morgan Sindall. Directly comparable offering for commercial interior refurbishment and fit-out projects targeting enterprise occupiers.
• BW Workplace Experts: UK office interior fit-out and refurbishment specialist focused on creating high-quality workplaces. Closely aligned in service scope (design, fit-out, furniture) and SME to enterprise client base.
• Oktra: One of the UK's largest dedicated office interior design and fit-out companies, serving enterprise clients across the country. Directly comparable in service mix (design, fit-out, furniture, refurbishment) and customer base to IRS.
• Area Sq: UK specialist in office interior fit-out, refurbishment and furniture with a strong London presence. Operates with the same end-to-end project delivery model as IRS for commercial occupiers and landlords.
• Morgan Lovell: Major UK office design, fit-out and furniture company (part of Morgan Sindall group). Competes head-to-head with IRS for commercial refurbishment and Cat A/B fit-out mandates in London and the South East.
• Office Principles: UK office interior design and fit-out company serving SME through to enterprise clients. Similar end-to-end offering (design, fit-out, furniture, project management) and recurring/maintenance services.
• Knight Harwood: London-based construction and fit-out contractor delivering commercial refurbishment, Cat A/B fit-out and interiors. Comparable in regional focus and project-based commercial fit-out delivery.
• Parkeray: London-based fit-out, refurbishment and maintenance contractor with a relationship-driven B2B model. Directly comparable in service offering, geographic focus (London) and project-based commercial delivery.
• Space Invader: UK office design, fit-out and furniture company serving commercial clients across London and the regions. Comparable in service mix and SME-to-mid-market client profile.
• Edge Interiors: UK office fit-out and refurbishment specialist focused on commercial workplace projects. Directly comparable end-to-end service model and enterprise/SME occupier client base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 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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