What Highland Services does

Highland Services, trading legally as Highland Electrix (Bridgend) Ltd (Company No. 00889412), is a Bridgend-headquartered, multi-trade construction, mechanical and electrical (M&E), and building-maintenance contractor founded in 1966. The firm delivers an integrated service portfolio spanning electrical contracting, plumbing and HVAC, general building works, painting and decorating, fire stopping and fire-door installation, security systems (SSAIB-approved), and environmental services including solar PV, heat pumps, and electric-vehicle chargepoint installation.

Its commercial proposition is multi-trade bundling: clients can procure electrical, mechanical, building, fire-safety, and now renewable-energy works from a single regional contractor, with each discipline backed by an unusually dense set of trade accreditations (NICEIC, BM TRADA Q-Mark, Constructionline Gold, CHAS, SafeContractor, ECA, Gas Safe, SSAIB, FMB). These accreditations function as de facto procurement pre-qualification, particularly for UK public-sector framework tenders.

The business model is project-based and term-maintenance contracting. Revenue is generated through one-off installation and refurbishment projects (with cited values ranging from small reactive works up to £1m+) and longer-cycle maintenance and framework agreements. The customer base is concentrated in UK public-sector bodies — NHS Wales, South Wales Police (20+ year relationship), Amey/HMPPS, Welsh Government, Cardiff University, and local councils — alongside commercial and industrial clients such as Tata Steel. Geographic focus is South Wales (Bridgend, Cardiff, Newport, Swansea). The firm is privately held with no disclosed funding history, ownership structure, leadership team, or financial figures.

Name

Highland Services

Legal name

Highland Electrix (Bridgend) Ltd

Website

https://highland-services.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Highland Services is a Bridgend-based, multi-trade construction and M&E contractor (founded 1966) delivering electrical, mechanical, building, fire-safety, and environmental services to UK public-sector and commercial clients across South Wales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction and Building Maintenance Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Services to Buildings and Dwellings (5617), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Development, Construction & Rehabilitation Programs (BPAIANAB), Interior Rebuild & Finishing (Drywall, Flooring, Paint, Trim) (HSAPAOAI)

Keywords

• Commercial building services
• Mechanical electrical contracting
• Fire safety installations
• Electrical compliance testing
• Renewable energy installations

Headquarters

HQ city

Bridgend

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction and Building Services: Commercial and domestic building works including new builds, refurbishments, structural alterations, roofing, groundworks, and civil engineering projects. Revenue generated through project-based contracts ranging from small repairs to multi-million pound construction programmes.
2. Electrical Services: NICEIC-approved electrical installation, maintenance, and testing services for commercial, industrial, and domestic clients. Includes emergency repairs, planned maintenance contracts, EICR inspections, and electrical compliance certifications.
3. Plumbing, Heating and Ventilation: Mechanical services including water heaters, grease traps, gas lines, ventilation systems, and air conditioning. Services both preventive maintenance and emergency repairs for industrial, commercial, and domestic environments.
4. Fire and Security Systems: Fire alarm installation, CCTV, security systems, and access control. Includes design, supply, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance contracts under relevant British Standards.
5. Solar and Renewable Energy: Solar PV panel installation and maintenance for residential and commercial properties. Revenue from equipment supply and professional installation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Highland Services provides turnkey construction, mechanical, and electrical contracting services across South Wales, delivered by qualified in-house engineers and tradespeople. Core offerings include commercial and domestic building works, NICEIC-approved electrical installations and compliance testing, plumbing/heating/ventilation, fire safety systems (passive fire stopping, fire door installation, fire alarms), security systems (CCTV, access control, security lighting), and renewable energy solutions (solar PV, Rolec EV charging, rainwater harvesting, heat pumps). Projects range from reactive callouts to multi-million-pound construction and maintenance programmes for commercial, industrial, public sector, and domestic clients.

Product overview

Highland Services is a construction, mechanical and electrical services company established in 1966, offering comprehensive turnkey solutions for commercial, industrial, and domestic projects across South Wales. The company operates as a single unified service provider rather than a platform architecture, delivering multiple integrated service offerings including electrical works (NICEIC-approved), plumbing/heating/ventilation, fire safety systems (fire stopping, fire door installation, fire alarm systems), security systems (CCTV, security lighting), environmental services (solar panels, EV charging via Rolec, rainwater harvesting), building contractors services, and painting/decorating. These services are delivered through experienced multi-skilled teams, allowing the company to serve as a one-stop partner for clients requiring coordinated building, mechanical, and electrical works across multiple sectors including commercial, public sector, healthcare, and residential.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building Contractors Services Commercial and domestic building services covering new builds, refurbishments, structural alterations, roofing, groundworks, civil engineering, carpentry, and property maintenance for businesses, homeowners, landlords, property managers, and public-sector organisations across South Wales.
• Electrical Works Services NICEIC-approved electrical services including commercial and industrial electrical installations, planned maintenance, emergency repairs, compliance testing, EICR inspections, PAT testing, data and communications cabling, and fire alarm systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic clients.
• Plumbing, Heating and Ventilation Services
• CCTV, Security and Fire Alarm System Services
• Environmental Services
• Rolec EV Charger Installation Official Rolec EV charging station supplier offering certified EV charger installations for homes and businesses, including Rolec WallPod home units and smart multi-vehicle commercial charging stations, with OZEV grant funding support.
• Fire Door Installation Certified fire door installation services including FD30 (30-minute) and FD60 (60-minute) fire-rated doors for commercial and residential properties, with compliance with UK fire safety regulations.
• Solar Panel Installation Professional solar PV panel installation and maintenance for residential and commercial properties, including system design, BPEC-certified installation, and integration with battery storage and EV charging.
• Fire Stopping Services Passive fire protection services including fire and smoke sealing around service penetrations, compartmentation sealing, intumescent and acoustic sealant application, and installation of fire collars, wraps, and cavity barriers.
• Security Lighting Installation Commercial and industrial security lighting installation including floodlights, motion sensor lights, LED security lights, and solar-powered lighting systems for site safety and threat deterrence.
• Professional Painting and Decorating Services Interior and exterior painting services for residential and commercial properties, including wallpapering and decorative finishes, delivered by skilled decorators.
• Commercial and Industrial Lighting Design, supply, and installation of commercial lighting systems including industrial lighting, office lighting, warehouse lighting, low voltage LED lighting, display lighting, emergency lighting, retail lighting, and restaurant lighting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80-90% savings on lighting electricity bills when upgrading to LED systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Rolec EVcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Rolec EV charging station supplier and certified installer. Highland Services provides supply and installation of Rolec EV chargers including WallPod units for residential use and smart multi-vehicle stations for commercial/fleet use. Partnership enables access to OZEV grant funding for eligible customers.
• OZEV (Office for Zero Emission Vehicles)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOZEV-approved installer status enables Highland Services to help clients access government funding including the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) offering up to £350 per socket (75% of costs, capped at 40 sockets per business).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Radius Group (Lantei): UK electrical compliance and fire safety services contractor (formerly Lantei). Comparable NICEIC-approved electrical testing, EICR, and fire safety service model targeting commercial and public-sector estates.

Broad incumbents

• SPIE UK: Multi-disciplinary technical services provider delivering electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and fire & security services to UK commercial and public-sector clients. Directly comparable multi-trade M&E model with similar compliance-driven positioning.
• Morgan Sindall: UK construction and regeneration group with strong public-sector building and infrastructure exposure. Comparable in delivering construction, electrical, and mechanical works for NHS, education, and local authority clients.
• NG Bailey: UK's largest independent M&E and building services contractor. Comparable to Highland's electrical, mechanical, and fire safety offerings, but at national scale and with much larger commercial and industrial footprint.
• Balfour Beatty: Large UK construction and infrastructure group with substantial M&E, building, and facilities services. Competes for the same NHS, public-sector, and commercial construction frameworks that Highland Services targets in Wales and the South West.
• Amey: UK infrastructure and facilities services provider, including HMPPS, highways, and public estate maintenance. Already a Highland client (HMPPS works); serves overlapping public-sector end markets and competes for similar frameworks.
• Wates Group: Major UK construction and property services group active in public-sector (education, healthcare, blue light) building works. Comparable in serving UK public-sector building and refurbishment markets.
• Mitie: Major UK facilities management and building services company providing planned maintenance, electrical, mechanical, fire safety, and energy retrofit services to public sector and commercial clients. Overlaps significantly with Highland's maintenance contract base.

Direct peers

• Willmott Dixon: UK construction contractor specializing in public-sector building (education, blue light, healthcare). Already a Highland client on South Wales Police HQ; comparable regional multi-trade contractor with public-sector concentration.
• Bowmer & Kirkland: UK construction and M&E contractor active in commercial, education, and public-sector building projects including in South Wales (Friars Walk, Newport). Comparable multi-trade regional building contractor with similar customer mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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