RE Martin Ltd

What RE Martin Ltd does

RE Martin Ltd is a UK-based, family-run commercial painting, decorating and passive fire protection subcontractor, founded in 1996 in Wolverhampton by Managing Director Bob Martin and Operations Director Emmet Martin. The company delivers internal and external painting and decorating, spray painting, intumescent and anti-bacterial coatings, anti-graffiti systems, protective steel coatings and heritage restoration services as a specialist subcontractor to construction contractors. It serves tier-one UK main contractors including Morgan Sindall, BAM Construction, Willmott Dixon, Speller Metcalfe, Allenbuild and A C Lloyd Homes across residential, healthcare, education, leisure, manufacturing, data centre and heritage sectors, with an operating footprint concentrated in the Midlands and extending nationwide.

The company's core technology is trade expertise rather than software: it maintains a certified workforce holding CSCS Cards, NVQ Level 2 and 3 qualifications, and PASMA, IPAF and ICATS certifications; it is trained in Envirograf decorative fire protection systems and uses Johnstone's Trade Paints products. It is pre-qualified on CHAS, Constructionline and Builders Profile contractor databases and has won industry awards including Johnstone's Painter of the Year, Supreme Winner, Construction News Project of the Year and RICS awards for projects such as the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill and Houlton School.

RE Martin generates revenue through project-based quotations on commercial construction contracts, paid within the construction supply chain upon project completion. Its go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales via direct relationships with general contractors and pre-qualification database listings; pricing is described as 'competitively priced' with no published tiers. The company operates from a single headquarters at Spring Road Industrial Estate, Lanesfield Drive, Wolverhampton (WV4 6UA), employs 11-50 staff, and remains privately held with no external funding, parent company or acquisition activity on record.

Name

RE Martin Ltd

Legal name

RE Martin Ltd

Website

https://remartin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RE Martin Ltd is a UK-based, family-run commercial painting, decorating and passive fire protection subcontractor serving tier-one construction contractors across residential, healthcare, education, heritage and industrial sectors from its Wolverhampton headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Painting and Decorating Services

NAICS

Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (23832), Building Finishing Contractors (2383)

akta.pro primary industry

Painting, Decorating & Wallcoverings (IMAFANAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interior Painting (Walls, Ceilings, Trim) (HSAPAHAA)

Keywords

• Commercial painting services
• Decorating subcontracting
• Passive fire protection
• Heritage building restoration
• Protective coatings application

Headquarters

HQ city

Wolverhampton

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 and Decorating Subcontracting: RE Martin operates as a specialist subcontractor providing painting and decorating services on construction projects. Revenue is generated through contract-based project work for general contractors, developers, and house builders. Projects range from residential new builds to commercial, education, healthcare, and heritage restoration projects. Payment is received upon project completion as part of the construction payment chain.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RE Martin Ltd is a specialist commercial painting and decorating subcontractor providing interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, spray painting, and protective coatings for new build and refurbishment projects across the UK. Core offerings include general commercial painting and decorating, passive fire protection using Envirograf products, intumescent coatings, anti-bacterial coatings, anti-graffiti systems, protective steel coatings, construction hoarding, and maintenance painting, with particular expertise in heritage restoration of period features and Grade-listed buildings.

Product overview

RE Martin Ltd operates as a commercial painting and decorating contractor offering a unified suite of services centered on painting and decorating for commercial buildings. The core offerings include commercial painting and decorating services (both interior and exterior), supplemented by specialized fire protection services using Envirograf products. Additional services encompass spray painting, intumescent coatings, anti-bacterial coatings, anti-graffiti systems, protective steel coatings, timber fire protection, construction hoarding, and maintenance painting. The company delivers projects across residential, healthcare, education, leisure, manufacturing, and heritage sectors throughout the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Painting and Decorating Services Interior and exterior painting and decorating for new build and refurbished commercial buildings, including wallpapering and spray painting. Designed for construction contractors, developers, and house builders across residential, healthcare, education, leisure, manufacturing, and heritage projects.
• Fire Protection Services Application of Envirograf passive fire paints and coatings to timber, steel, and building structures to slow the spread of fire and reduce smoke and toxic gases. Designed for construction contractors needing decorative fire protection that helps buildings comply with fire regulations.
• Spray Painting Services Spray painting application for large surfaces including galvanised decking, steel surfaces, and industrial applications, with capability for working at height using towers and specialist equipment. Designed for construction projects requiring efficient large-area finishing.
• Intumescent Coatings Fire protection coatings that expand when exposed to heat, providing passive fire protection for structural steel elements. Designed for construction contractors requiring fire-rated structural protection.
• Anti-Bacterial Coatings Specialized coatings providing anti-bacterial protection for commercial and healthcare facilities. Designed for healthcare and education clients requiring enhanced hygiene standards.
• Anti-Graffiti Systems Protective coating systems that prevent graffiti adhesion and facilitate easier removal. Designed for public-facing commercial buildings and infrastructure.
• Protective Steel Coatings Industrial-grade protective coatings for steel structures to prevent corrosion and extend lifespan. Designed for industrial, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects.
• Timber Fire Protection Fire protection treatment for timber structures using Envirograf products to provide fire resistance. Designed for heritage and historic buildings where timber elements require protective fire-rated finishes.
• Construction Hoarding Painting Painting and finishing of construction site hoardings and temporary barriers. Designed for construction contractors needing site presentation and branding.
• Maintenance Painting Ongoing maintenance painting services for commercial buildings and facilities. Designed for property owners and facilities managers requiring scheduled redecoration and upkeep.
• Heritage Building Restoration Specialised techniques for restoring period features including external windows, doors, original beams, brickwork, and metal staircases in historic and Grade-listed buildings. Designed for conservation projects requiring careful restoration of historic features alongside modern protective coatings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Won Johnstone's Painter of the Year title and Supreme Winner awards for Museum of Making project
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EnvirografcoreTechnology or IntegrationRE Martin is trained to use Envirograf fire passive paints and coatings which help prevent or slow the spread of fire in buildings. The company applies these decorative fire protection products to ensure buildings comply with fire regulations.
• Johnstone's Trade PaintscoreTechnology or IntegrationRE Martin uses Johnstone's Trade Paints products including Ultra Primer Finish on projects. The company won Johnstone's Painter of the Year and Supreme Winner awards demonstrating their expertise with these products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sodexo: Global facilities-management company with significant UK presence providing building maintenance, cleaning, and fabric services. Overlaps with RE Martin's commercial and public-sector work as part of broader integrated FM contracts.
• Compass Group: UK support-services group with building and facilities management arms serving commercial, education, and healthcare estates. Provides adjacent property services at significantly larger scale than specialist subcontractors such as RE Martin.
• Amey plc: UK infrastructure and property-services contractor with building maintenance and refurbishment services including painting and decorating. Competes in similar public-sector and infrastructure end markets as part of integrated facilities contracts.
• Mears Group: UK housing and property-services provider with significant painting, maintenance, and refurbishment capabilities across social housing and public-sector estates. Overlaps with RE Martin's residential, healthcare, and heritage work but operates at broader scale with integrated service offerings.
• Mitie: UK facilities-management giant whose portfolio includes painting, decorating, and building fabric services. Competes for similar work but as part of integrated FM contracts at far greater scale than RE Martin's specialist subcontracting model.
• Serco: UK public-services and facilities-management operator delivering property maintenance and refurbishment services to government, healthcare, and education clients. Overlaps with RE Martin's public-sector vertical but at substantially larger scale and broader scope.

Direct peers

• Ian Williams: UK property services company with painting, decorating, and building maintenance as a core offering across social housing, commercial, and public-sector clients. Similar mid-market positioning and end-customer profile to RE Martin, with comparable specialism in responsive and planned maintenance.
• Bell Group: UK national commercial painting and decorating contractor delivering interior and exterior finishing, fire-protective coatings, and refurbishment services to main contractors, developers, and housebuilders. Directly comparable in services, customer base, and project types to RE Martin, though operating at significantly larger national scale.

Others

• Crown Paints: UK paint manufacturer and trade supplier serving commercial painting contractors. Functions as a supplier and competitor brand at the materials layer rather than as a subcontracting peer to RE Martin.
• PPG Architectural Coatings (Johnstone's Trade): UK and global architectural coatings manufacturer and key supplier to RE Martin under a strategic partnership. Not a competitor but an ecosystem participant whose products (including Johnstone's Ultra Primer Finish) underpin RE Martin's award-winning finishes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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