Phares Engineering Ltd

What Phares Engineering Ltd does

Phares Engineering Ltd is a UK-based, privately held building services contractor specialising in commercial HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, control systems, and public health plumbing. The company operates primarily in England and Wales, with its headquarters in the Birmingham/Sutton Coldfield area, and serves end customers including commercial offices, warehouses and distribution centres, retail chains, and industrial facilities such as cold-storage operators. Notable projects include a 430,000 sqft distribution warehouse for Hotel Chocolat in Northampton, a 224,000 sqft cold storage retrofit for an unnamed British multinational supermarket chain, multi-floor office fit-outs at Techspace London and the Institute of Biomedical Sciences, and a weekend Formula One-style AHU replacement at Farnborough Business Park.

The company's technical offering spans the full building services lifecycle — bespoke design, professional installation, ongoing service, and maintenance contracts — using equipment from major manufacturers including Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Hitachi, Midea, Toshiba, and Systemair. Specialised capabilities include VRF heat recovery air conditioning, rotary wheel and thermo cooler heat recovery AHUs, SMART/wireless HVAC control integration, and ammonia gas leak detection systems integrated with refrigeration plant (developed in collaboration with IGD). The firm holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and Constructionline Silver accreditation, and is an approved Midea Mi Pro Installer eligible to offer up to 10-year warranties on qualifying installations.

Phares runs a direct sales-led go-to-market model, reaching mid-market and enterprise customers through its website, project portfolio, phone (0121 663 1144), and email ([email protected]). Revenue is generated through three streams: project-based design and installation work (professional services), installation services for new and retrofit schemes, and recurring service/maintenance contracts. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is established via direct quotation. The firm is small (1–10 employees), founder/owner-operated, with no disclosed parent entity, institutional investors, or external funding rounds, and has no apparent software, AI/ML, or SaaS product surface.

Name

Phares Engineering Ltd

Legal name

Phares Engineering Ltd

Website

https://phares.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Phares Engineering Ltd is a UK-based commercial HVAC and public health contractor delivering design, installation, and maintenance services for offices, warehouses, retail, and industrial facilities across England and Wales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial HVAC and Building Services Engineering

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial HVAC/R Installation (Rooftop Units, Split Systems) (HSAOAGAH), Chillers, Boilers & Central Plant Operations (BPABACAG)

Keywords

• Commercial HVAC services
• Ventilation system installation
• Air conditioning maintenance
• Building services engineering
• Public health plumbing

Headquarters

HQ city

Sutton Coldfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Design & Project Management: Bespoke engineering design and project management services for building services systems, tailored to each client's specific needs. The company designs and installs complete HVAC and public health systems.
2. Installation Services: Installation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, control systems, and public health services for commercial and industrial buildings.
3. Service & Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing service and maintenance contracts ensuring HVAC systems remain operational, extending manufacturer warranties. The company offers up to 10-year warranties on Midea equipment they install and maintain as an approved Midea Mi Pro Installer.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Phares Engineering Ltd designs, installs, and maintains commercial HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), control systems, and public health building services for offices, warehouses, distribution centres, retail, and industrial facilities across the UK. The company delivers end-to-end project services including bespoke design, professional installation, and ongoing service/maintenance contracts, with specialisation in cold storage refrigeration and ammonia gas leak detection systems.

Product overview

Phares Engineering Ltd is a building services company offering a unified portfolio of HVAC and public health services. The core offerings include Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Control Systems, and Public Health Services. These services are delivered through integrated lifecycle support covering Design, Installation, Service, and Maintenance. The company specializes in commercial applications for offices, warehouses, retail spaces, and industrial facilities, utilizing equipment from brands including Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Hitachi, and Midea.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heating Services Traditional and renewable heating solutions including air source heat pumps, providing heating and hot water systems using energy-efficient methods for commercial buildings.
• Ventilation Services Industrial and commercial ventilation systems providing fresh air, temperature control, air quality improvement, and pollution control for workspaces.
• Air Conditioning Services Installation and maintenance of air conditioning systems including VRF heat recovery systems, providing climate control, energy efficiency, and year-round comfort for commercial premises.
• Control Systems Wireless HVAC control solutions including SMART technology integration, with centralised or individual control pads and live monitoring capabilities.
• Public Health Services Water systems, boilers, washrooms, tea points, drinking water supply, and sanitary appliances providing economical and efficient building water infrastructure.
• Bespoke HVAC Design Services Bespoke engineering design of HVAC and public health building services systems tailored to each client's specific needs for commercial and industrial buildings.
• Installation Services Professional installation of HVAC systems, ventilation, air conditioning, and public health services for offices, warehouses, retail, and industrial facilities.
• Maintenance & Service Contracts Service and maintenance contracts ensuring systems stay operational while extending manufacturer warranties, including up to 10 years warranty for Midea Mi Pro installations.
• Ammonia Gas Leak Detection Systems Installation of ammonia gas leak detectors for refrigeration systems, compliant with Gas Safe, FGas, REfcom, Water Regulation 4, EN378, IE Regs, and TR19 standards; installed in collaboration with IGD for major cold storage operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Prevented over half a tonne of CO₂ emissions and saved over 159 litres of diesel fuel by using a solar-powered welfare unit during a decarbonisation project
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ecowelfarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2025Phares Engineering partnered with ecowelfare to deploy a fully solar-powered 12ft welfare unit featuring a canteen, toilet, and dry room for on-site teams during a decarbonisation project. The sustainable solution eliminated diesel use, saving over 159 litres of fuel and preventing more than half a tonne of CO₂ emissions. This partnership supports the company's commitment to environmentally responsible operations.
• MideacoreTechnology or Integration · 29 January 2021Phares Engineering is an approved Midea Mi Pro Installer, allowing the company to offer up to 10 years warranty on Midea equipment that they install and maintain. This partnership provides extended warranty benefits to customers and positions the company as a certified installer for Midea products. Partner link: mideauk.co.uk/phares-engineering
• IGD (International Gas Detectors)coreTechnology or IntegrationPhares Engineering collaborated with IGD on the installation of 36 ammonia gas leak detectors for a British multinational supermarket chain's 300,000 sqft warehouse. The partnership involved implementing the ammonia gas leak detection system interfacing with the newly installed HVAC system, meeting Gas Safe, FGas, REfcom, Water Regulation 4, EN378, IE Regs, and TR19 regulation standards. The system successfully detects ammonia gas leaks during maintenance works.
• ENGIEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhares Engineering worked in partnership with ENGIE to provide additional variable ventilation systems to the main engine plant areas at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham, connected to the Birmingham District Energy Scheme. ENGIE is a key player in the district energy sector.
• ConstructionlinecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPhares Engineering holds Constructionline Silver accreditation, a pre-qualification system for UK construction suppliers used by public and private sector buyers. This accreditation serves as a GTM channel by qualifying the company for government and large enterprise procurement processes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• J Tomlinson: Mid-sized UK building services provider offering mechanical, electrical, and HVAC design, installation, and maintenance to commercial, industrial, public-sector, and residential customers. Directly comparable to Phares in integrated lifecycle delivery model and target customers.
• Airedale Group: UK-based commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and building services contractor covering design, installation, and maintenance for offices, retail, and cold storage. Highly comparable to Phares in service mix and customer base, with a similarly strong cold-storage and ammonia-refrigeration focus.

Broad incumbents

• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC OEM and services provider with a UK commercial HVAC installation and service network. Competes for the same enterprise HVAC contracts as Phares and supplies the kind of commercial refrigeration and air-handling equipment Phares installs.
• Carrier UK: Global HVAC and refrigeration OEM with a UK commercial services arm delivering HVAC design, install, and maintenance for offices, retail, and cold chain. Comparable end markets and offerings, with deep enterprise relationships and brand advantage over a small specialist like Phares.
• Vital Energi: UK specialist in district heating, energy centres, and commercial HVAC with strong low-carbon and heat-recovery capabilities. Comparable to Phares' heat-recovery AHU and VRF work, but operates at a much larger project scale and infrastructure level.
• Dalkia UK: UK energy services and HVAC facilities management company providing heating, cooling, and building services to commercial and public-sector estates. Comparable service portfolio and customer base to Phares, with substantially larger scale and FM-led recurring revenue.
• NG Bailey: Largest independent mechanical and electrical contractor in the UK, delivering HVAC, electrical, and building services across commercial, infrastructure, and industrial projects. Overlaps with Phares on commercial HVAC design-and-build but at significantly greater scale and breadth.
• EQUANS UK (formerly Engie Services / Imtech): Major UK facilities and building services contractor covering HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and energy services for commercial and public-sector clients. Directly overlaps with Phares' integrated HVAC and public health offering and currently partners with Phares on ICC Birmingham works.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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