What Paneltec Limited does

Paneltec Services Ltd, trading as Paneltec, is a UK specialist subcontractor focused on building envelope solutions for commercial, residential, public-sector, and rail infrastructure projects. Headquartered in Basildon, Essex, the company operates primarily across London and the South-East of England, delivering cladding, curtain walling, roofing, integrated building envelope systems (including Lightweight Steel Framing, Metsec, and Kingspan), and rail/infrastructure works from design through to installation. Its customer base is concentrated among tier-1 main contractors — notably Kier Construction, Balfour Beatty, and GPF Lewis — and public-sector clients including London Fire Brigade, Transport for London, and Southend Borough Council, with projects ranging from multi-station fire service redevelopments to transport network upgrades and refurbishments.

The company's technology offering is rooted in physical construction systems rather than software: engineered facade systems combining cladding, glazing, and fenestration; pressure plate, unitised, and structurally glazed curtain walling; standing seam, single ply, bituminous, and green/brown roofing; and lightweight steel framing integrated with insulation systems. Differentiation rests on regulatory credentials (ISO9001, Safe Contractor, Achilles, and one of the first five UK holders of Balfour Beatty's ZHAP certification), a 100% CSCS-approved workforce, and a 30-year track record on complex, high-profile projects including marine and transport environments.

Revenue is generated through project-based construction contracts awarded via direct engagement with main contractors and architectural specification; pricing is quote-based and bespoke to each project's scope, materials, and complexity. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or funding rounds, and operates on a regional, B2B-only basis with no retail or direct-to-consumer channels.

Name

Paneltec Limited

Legal name

Paneltec Services Ltd

Website

https://paneltecservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Envelope Construction Services

NAICS

Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (23812), Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310)

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Roofing & Wall Panels (Architectural/Structural) (IMADACAG)

Keywords

• Building envelope solutions
• Rainscreen cladding systems
• Curtain walling installation
• Facade engineering services
• Commercial roofing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Building Envelope Construction Services: Paneltec generates revenue through project-based construction contracts delivering cladding, curtain walling, roofing, and building envelope solutions. Revenue is earned through design, supply, and installation services for contractors and architects on new build and refurbishment projects across commercial, residential, public, and rail/infrastructure sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Paneltec is a specialist building envelope subcontractor that designs, supplies, and installs cladding, curtain walling, roofing, integrated framing, and rail/infrastructure envelope systems for construction projects. The company delivers end-to-end service from concept through installation for main contractors and architects across commercial, residential, public sector, and transport infrastructure projects in London and the South-East of England.

Product overview

Paneltec Limited is a building envelope solutions company offering five core service areas: Cladding (rain screen, over cladding, thermal insulation with fibre cement, metal, and terracotta finishes), Curtain Walling Systems (pressure plate, unitised, and structurally glazed systems with aluminium windows, doors, and sun shading), Roofing (standing seam, flat roofing, single ply, bituminous systems, liquid coatings, green/brown roofs, rooflights, Mansafe systems), Building Envelope Solutions (Lightweight Steel Framing, Metsec Systems, Kingspan Systems, Shaftwall Systems), and Rail and Infrastructure (platforms, footbridges, ticket halls, lift shafts for transport projects). The company operates from concept to installation, serving contractors and architects across London and the South-East.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cladding Design, supply, and installation of rainscreen cladding, over-cladding, and thermal insulation systems for building facades. Offers engineered facade systems, decorative features and attachments, and weathering covering to the building fabric using fibre cement, metal, and terracotta finishes. Targeted at main contractors and architects on commercial, residential, public, and refurbishment projects across London and the South-East.
• Curtain Walling Systems Installation of pressure plate, unitised, and structurally glazed curtain wall systems for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Includes aluminium windows and doors, bolted glass, roof glazing systems, and sun shading. Delivered as a specialist subcontractor service to main contractors and architects.
• Roofing Comprehensive roofing solutions including standing seam, flat single ply, bituminous systems, liquid applied coatings, profiled metal and composite panels, green/brown roofs, rainwater goods, rooflights, and Mansafe systems. Offered as a specialist subcontractor service for new build and refurbishment projects.
• Building Envelope Solutions Integrated framing and insulation systems including Lightweight Steel Framing (SFS), Metsec Systems, Kingspan Systems, and Shaftwall Systems for complete, efficient building envelopes. Delivered as a specialist subcontractor service covering the structural and thermal envelope layer beneath the external facade finishes.
• Rail and Infrastructure Specialist rail and infrastructure envelope solutions including platforms, footbridges, walkways, ticket halls, concourses, lift shafts, stairwells, columns, skirtings, and plant enclosures for public transport and utility projects. Delivered as a specialist subcontractor for rail and infrastructure main contractors.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kier ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain contractor partnership for major public sector projects including nine London Fire Stations and Southend Pier Cultural Centre. Paneltec delivers comprehensive building envelope solutions under these contracts.
• Balfour BeattycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain contractor partnership for East London Line rail infrastructure project. Paneltec achieved Balfour Beatty's ZHAP (Zero Harm) certification as one of the first five UK contractors to do so, indicating a significant quality and safety partnership.
• GPF LewisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain contractor partnership for Kinver House refurbishment project in Islington, North London. Paneltec delivered envelope remediation and modern cladding systems.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• VINCI Construction UK: Major UK general contractor delivering building projects including envelope works as part of wider construction services. Larger incumbent with overlapping capabilities but operating as main contractor rather than specialist subcontractor.
• Morgan Sindall Construction: Large UK contractor delivering commercial, public, and infrastructure projects with envelope scope often run through specialist subcontractors. Comparable end-customer relationships though operating at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Topek Ltd: UK building envelope contractor specialising in rainscreen cladding, curtain walling, and roofing for commercial and residential projects. Closely comparable specialist subcontractor competing for similar main contractor work.
• Lakesmere Group: UK specialist building envelope contractor offering cladding, curtain walling, and roofing services to main contractors. Direct competitor in the same London/South-East envelope subcontractor market with comparable service portfolio.
• ProCladd NW: UK cladding and building envelope specialist contractor offering rainscreen cladding, over-cladding, and roofing systems. Comparable specialist with similar GTM through main contractor relationships.
• Mac Roofing & Contracting Ltd: UK roofing and cladding contractor providing roofing systems, cladding, and building envelope solutions across commercial and public sector projects. Comparable specialist subcontractor with overlapping service lines.
• Linear Roofing & Cladding Ltd: UK specialist roofing and cladding contractor delivering envelope solutions to main contractors and developers. Direct peer competing for similar envelope subcontract packages.
• Kuboid Building Envelope Solutions: UK-based specialist contractor delivering design, supply, and installation of building envelope systems including cladding, roofing, and curtain walling. Direct peer in the same envelope subcontractor niche.

Others

• Bauder Ltd: UK manufacturer and supplier of flat roofing and green roof systems. Enabler/ecosystem participant whose products Paneltec installs and specifies, rather than a direct contracting competitor.
• Kingspan Group: Global manufacturer of insulated panels and building envelope components (referenced by Paneltec as a system supplier). Enabler/ecosystem participant supplying the proprietary systems Paneltec installs rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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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

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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