STUD-DECK SERVICES LTD

What STUD-DECK SERVICES LTD does

Stud Deck Services Ltd is a UK-based, privately-held construction company headquartered in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, that supplies, details, and installs composite steel flooring and roof deck systems for the UK construction industry. The company's core offering bundles hardware supply of TATA ComFlor composite steel decking profiles (ComFlor 46, 51+, 60, 80, and 100), shear studs, edge shuttering, and related ancillaries with on-site installation services delivered by its own directly employed CSCS-certified operatives. Operations include thru-deck and straight-to-steel stud welding using 8 mobile stud welding rigs, FASET-accredited safety net installation, and BS8539-compliant Hydrajaw pull-out testing, with a dedicated trailer unit enabling offshore stud welding.

The business operates a sales-led, project-based go-to-market model targeting enterprise steel construction companies and general contractors across England, Scotland, and Wales. Revenue is generated via three streams: hardware sales of TATA ComFlor products and ancillaries, professional installation services, and standalone design and detailing (with value engineering). Pricing is bespoke and quote-based, with no published tier structure. The company differentiates on workforce quality — over 20 directly employed (not sub-contracted) CSCS operatives, SSSTS-qualified foremen, SMSTS-qualified managers, and a NEBOSH-trained health and safety manager — and on logistics capability, holding large stocks for next-day delivery nationwide with same-day collection available. Certifications span FASET, CHAS, BCSA, UKMDA, CITB, IPAF, NEBOSH, and CE marking, positioning the company as a qualified supplier for large enterprise construction projects.

The company was founded in 2011 and operates with 11-50 employees. Its competitive position hinges on a vertically integrated supply-design-install model, a certified in-house workforce, and a TATA Steel stockist partnership that anchors its primary product line. No external investors, parent entity, or subsidiary relationships are documented; ownership appears to be founder or management-held.

Name

STUD-DECK SERVICES LTD

Legal name

Stud Deck Services Ltd

Website

https://studdeckservices.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stud Deck Services Ltd supplies, details, and installs composite steel decking, shear studs, edge shuttering, safety netting, and related systems for UK construction companies, delivering nationwide via directly employed CSCS-certified operatives and a TATA ComFlor stockist partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Composite Steel Decking Services

NAICS

Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Joists, Joist Girders & Decking (IMADACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cold-Formed Steel Framing & Studs (IMADACAF)

Keywords

• Composite steel decking
• Steel deck installation
• Shear stud welding
• Edge shuttering supply
• Construction safety netting

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashbourne

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Decking & Construction Materials Supply: Supply of composite steel decking products including ComFlor profiles (46, 51+, 60, 80, 100), shear studs, edge shuttering, and related ancillaries. Products are CE marked with relevant certification. Large stocks held for next-day delivery nationwide.
2. Installation Services: Steel decking installation, stud welding (thru-deck and straight-to-steel), edge shuttering installation, safety netting installation, and pull-out testing services provided by directly employed CSCS-certified operatives.
3. Design & Detailing: Full design calculations for all enquiries with value engineer options. Detailing service easily transferable to steel layouts. Design & detailing offered as a standalone or bundled service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Stud Deck Services Ltd supplies, designs/details, and installs composite steel flooring and roof deck systems for the UK construction industry. Core activities include the supply of TATA ComFlor steel decking profiles (ComFlor 46, 51+, 60, 80, 100), shear studs, and edge shuttering, paired with on-site installation services such as steel decking installation, thru-deck and straight-to-steel stud welding using mobile rigs, FASET safety net systems, and Hydrajaw pull-out testing. Delivery and installation are carried out nationwide by directly employed CSCS-certified operatives.

Product overview

Stud Deck Services Ltd is a construction company supplying, detailing, and installing composite steel flooring and roof deck profiles. The core product portfolio centers on TATA Comflor composite steel decking profiles (ComFlor 46, ComFlor 51+, ComFlor 60, ComFlor 80, and ComFlor 100) sold alongside complementary products including shear studs, edge shuttering, and ancillaries. These material supply offerings are paired with installation services including steel decking installation, thru-deck and straight-to-steel stud welding (using mobile welding rigs), edge shuttering installation, and FASET-certified safety net systems. The company also provides testing services including Hydrajaw pull-out testing per BS8539 standards. Services are delivered nationwide by over 20 directly employed CSCS-certified operatives using 8 mobile stud welding rigs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ComFlor 46 Composite Steel Decking Classic trapezoidal composite flooring profile with nestable design for efficient transport and storage, supplied by Stud Deck Services as a stockist of TATA ComFlor for UK construction projects.
• ComFlor 51+ Composite Steel Decking Re-entrant composite profile with flat soffit, enhanced embossments for better shear key and composite performance, suitable for floor slab and beam applications.
• ComFlor 60 Composite Steel Decking 60mm new-generation combined trapezoidal and re-entrant composite profile with excellent span capability, low concrete and steel usage, available in Colorcoat FD pre-finished steel.
• ComFlor 80 Composite Steel Decking 80mm composite profile with long span capability, central stud placement, and reduced secondary beam requirements.
• ComFlor 100 Composite Steel Decking Long-span composite profile for use with concrete beams or non-composite steel beams, reducing or eliminating temporary propping with fast laying capability.
• Shear Studs CE-marked shear studs for composite beam construction and concrete slabs, including threaded studs in mild steel and stainless steel.
• Edge Shuttering Supply Permanent formwork for forming slab edges during construction of steel decking and precast concrete flooring, supplied for clean and precise finishes.
• Steel Decking Installation Professional installation of composite steel decks across multiple manufacturer profiles (Metfloor, Kingspan MD, TATA CF, SMD, Richard Lees Holorib, Ribdeck E60), delivered by directly employed CSCS-certified operatives nationwide.
• Stud Welding Service Through-deck and straight-to-steel shear stud welding service using 19mm shear studs, delivered using 8 mobile welding rigs by over 20 CSCS-trained operatives across the UK.
• Thru-Deck Stud Welding Process of welding shear connectors directly through steel decking onto underlying steel frames to create composite structures, including a specially designed trailer unit for offshore stud welding applications.
• Edge Shuttering Installation Specialised installation of edge shuttering along the perimeter of steel decking to create a solid framework supporting decking materials and additional loads.
• FASET Safety Net Systems Fall arrest safety net systems and soft landing systems supplied and installed by FASET-accredited members, with safety nets maintained, inspected, tested, and logged to FASET standards.
• Hydrajaw Pull-Out Testing Load-bearing capacity testing for fixings (screws, eyebolts, studs, bolts, reinforcing bars) carried out in accordance with British Standard BS8539, available as destructive or non-destructive testing.
• Stud Welding Equipment Hire Mobile stud welding equipment hire for all types of stud welding applications.
• Design & Detailing Full design calculations for all enquiries with value engineering options, plus a detailing service that is easily transferable to steel layouts, offered as a standalone or bundled with supply and installation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rapid installation of 19mm shear studs without additional heavy-duty fasteners, translating to faster project completion times and potentially lower overall costs.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TATA SteelcoreTechnology or IntegrationStud Deck Services is a stockist of TATA ComFlor composite steel decking profiles (46, 51+, 60, 80, 100). They specialize in TATA ComFlor products as their primary steel decking supply brand. The company conducts design calculations for all enquiries and offers value engineer options, using TATA ComFlor as the core product line.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hadley Group: UK-based manufacturer of cold-formed steel sections, profiles, and structural products for construction. Overlaps in cold-formed steel framing and decking categories with broader product portfolio.
• Kingspan Steel & Deck: Kingspan's structural products division offers Multideck composite floor decking profiles. A larger established player in the same steel decking category, serving UK construction with broader portfolio across insulation and building envelope.
• Tata Steel UK: Manufacturer of ComFlor composite steel decking profiles — the primary product line Stud Deck Services stocks and installs. Acts as both supplier and category-defining incumbent in the UK composite flooring market.
• Voestalpine Metsec: UK-based cold-formed steel manufacturer producing structural steel sections and decking products. Operates as a larger established materials supplier in the same light-gauge/composite steel construction space.

Direct peers

• Richard Lees Steel Decking: UK manufacturer and supplier of composite steel floor decking (Holorib, Ribdeck) with installation services. Directly competing in the same product category and customer base as Stud Deck Services, including similar multi-profile offerings.
• Composite Metal Flooring (CMF): UK specialist contractor in composite metal flooring installation, providing supply and installation of metal deck and shear stud welding. Comparable in service scope and customer base to Stud Deck Services.
• BW Industries: UK steel decking manufacturer and installer offering composite floor decking and roof deck solutions. Overlaps significantly with Stud Deck Services in product portfolio and UK construction market focus.
• SMD (Structural Metal Decks): One of the UK's largest steel decking manufacturers and installers, offering composite floor and roof decking profiles plus installation services. Directly comparable in terms of product range (composite deck profiles) and target customer base (UK steel construction companies).

Others

• BRC Ltd: UK reinforcement and steel products supplier with overlap into construction steel products and accessories. Adjacent rather than direct competitor, but shares the same UK construction supply chain context.

Regional players

• Dyform Construction: UK-based steel decking and concrete reinforcement provider serving construction projects. Comparable in the steel decking supply and installation category, although with a different geographic and project mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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