Radar · Construction Contractors in England
Best Construction Contractors Companies in England, United Kingdom
The 247 best Construction Contractors companies in England, United Kingdom in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Tideway.
By Riya SenguptaFinancials
247companies tracked
$159.3Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
26have raised
Ranked: Best Construction Contractors companies in England
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tideway Provider of waste water services | $93M | 80 mo ago | Funding Raised | Andy CBE CEO | 2015 | UmbracoApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+18 | — | 2 awards |
| 2 | Aptus Utilities Designs, builds and installs gas, water, electricity and street lighting infrastructure | $17M | 78 mo ago | Late Stage | Andrew Reay CEO | 2010 | WordPress Block EditorWordPressApple iCloud Mail+30 | — | 3 job openings · 1 award |
| 3 | Tolent Provider of construction contractor services | $17M | 59 mo ago | Funding Raised | John Wood Founder & Chairman | 1983 | — | — | — |
| 4 | Concretene Provider of construction engineering services | $10M | 38 mo ago | Seed | Alex McDermott Co-Founder | 2003 | — | 13 patents Graphene dispersion additives for cement-based construction materials | 1 expansion |
| 5 | Nationwide Engineering Provider of construction engineering services | $10M | 41 mo ago | Seed | Alex McDermott Co-Founder | 2003 | — | 13 patents Graphene dispersion additives for cement-based construction materials | 1 expansion |
| 6 | iMist Provider of water mist fire suppression systems for residential and commercial properties | $6M | 64 mo ago | Series A | Tony Sims Managing Director | 2015 | WordPressMySQLPHP+33 | — | 1 expansion |
| 7 | Wernick Provider of modular and building construction services | $3M | 25 mo ago | Early Stage | Jonathan Wernick CEO | 1934 | WordPressMySQLPHP+26 | 4 patents Vibration isolation mounts and integrated signal processing for percussion instruments | 1 job opening · 1 award |
| 8 | Three Shires Offers construction contracting services | $2M | 65 mo ago | Funding Raised | James Lloyd Managing Director | 1995 | — | — | 1 job opening |
| 9 | HOMErs Provider of prefabricated modular homes construction services | $1M | 26 mo ago | Seed | Alexander Stepura Co-Founder | 2022 | Sentrycore-jsSwiper+15 | — | — |
| 10 | Route One Infrastructure Provider of bridge contractor services | $484K | 141 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2005 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Eminent Engineering Provider of bespoke design, fabrication and installation services | $316K | 84 mo ago | Funding Raised | Paul Milsted Managing Director | 2006 | — | — | — |
| 12 | HNB | $307K | 64 mo ago | Funding Raised | John Hoddinott Founder | 2017 | — | — | — |
| 13 | Hawkes Group Provider of demolition and groundwork services | $291K | 78 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2016 | Wix eCommerceWixSentry+15 | — | — |
| 14 | Brickwork Services Provider of bricklaying service to the construction industry | $223K | 63 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2004 | — | — | — |
| 15 | First Demolition Services Provider of construction contractor services | $208K | 61 mo ago | Seed | Will Sarhangian Co-owner and Managing Director | 2014 | — | — | — |
| 16 | Aquaten Provider of water absorbing fabric material development services | $151K | 133 mo ago | Seed | — | 2013 | — | 4 patents Airborne contaminant capture and stormwater flow attenuation/management technologies. | — |
| 17 | Portway Scaffolding Provider of building & scaffolding designing, edge protection, and other services | $127K | 70 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2018 | — | — | — |
Top 12 Construction Contractors companies in England
#1
Early Stage · Wickford, England · founded 1934 · 497 employees$2.6Mraised▾
Early Stage · Wickford, England · founded 1934 · 497 employees
The Wernick Group is the largest independent hirer and manufacturer of modular and portable buildings in the UK, with 29 hire depots and four divisional sales offices. They provide modular buildings, portable cabins, and temporary solutions for various industries.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 15k LinkedIn followers — 4.0% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public)
Activity: 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Founders & team
Investors
Lombard
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerChart.JsCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCloudflare TurnstileContact Form 7
#2
Seed · London, England · founded 2022$1.1Mraised▾
Seed · London, England · founded 2022
Provider of prefabricated modular homes that are modern, stylish, scalable, and movable to fit into any lifestyle.
Funding rounds
- Apr 2024Seed$567.6K
- Feb 2024Angel$541.6K
Founders & team
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Browser InsightsCore-JsFacebook PixelFancyboxGoogle Analytics
#3
Seed · Amesbury, England · founded 2019 · 6 employees$9.6Mraised▾
Seed · Amesbury, England · founded 2019 · 6 employees
Provider of concrete material intended to commercialize a graphene-enhanced building material. The company engages in creating a stronger and more sustainable product than traditional concrete, providing graphene formulation into the hydration process of concrete development, enabling customers to have a durable and cost-effective replacement for construction material.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 3k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 3 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Mar 2023Seed—
- Jan 2023Seed$9.6M
Investors
Arup, Black Swan Graphene, LocalGlobe
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpYoast SeoNginxCloudflare
#4Seed · Amesbury, England · founded 2003$9.6Mraised▾
Seed · Amesbury, England · founded 2003
Provider of construction engineering services
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 3k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 3 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jan 2023Seed$9.6M
Founders & team
Investors
LocalGlobe
#5
Funding Raised · London, England · founded 2015 · 400 employees$92.6Mraised▾
Funding Raised · London, England · founded 2015 · 400 employees
Provider of waste water services
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 46k LinkedIn followers — 12.3% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 2 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Sep 2019Conventional Debt$92.6M
Founders & team
Investors
S&P Global
Tech stack
AddthisAosApple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-Js
#6
Funding Raised · Tynemouth, England · founded 1983 · 1674 employees$16.6Mraised▾
Funding Raised · Tynemouth, England · founded 1983 · 1674 employees
Provider of construction contractor services
Funding rounds
- Jul 2021Conventional Debt$16.6M
Founders & team
Investors
Independent Growth Finance
#7
Late Stage · Westhoughton, England · founded 2010 · 400 employees$16.8Mraised▾
Late Stage · Westhoughton, England · founded 2010 · 400 employees
Designs, builds and installs gas, water, electricity and street lighting infrastructure
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 12k LinkedIn followers — 3.3% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 5 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +2 · hiring: AutoCAD Technician, Multi-Utility Site Supervisor
Activity: 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Dec 2019Conventional Debt—
- Dec 2019PE$16.8M
Founders & team
Investors
OakNorth Bank, WestBridge Capital LLP
Tech stack
AosApache Http ServerApple Icloud MailBootstrapCampaign MonitorCdnjs
#8
Series A · Kent, England · founded 2015 · 42 employees$6.1Mraised▾
Series A · Kent, England · founded 2015 · 42 employees
Provider of water mist fire suppression systems for residential and commercial properties. These systems offer a modern alternative to traditional sprinkler systems, minimizing water damage and installation disruption. The systems are designed and installed in-house, ensuring quality control throughout the process, from manufacturing to final sign-off and servicing. A key benefit is the reduced water usage compared to traditional sprinklers, making them more environmentally friendly. The company provides ongoing maintenance and support, including yearly servicing and a warranty. The systems are suitable for a variety of building types, including houses, apartments, and care homes.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 4k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jan 2021Series A$6.1M
Founders & team
Investors
Foresight Group
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerBootstrapClickceaseCloudflareContact Form 7Cookieyes
#9
Funding Raised · England · founded 1995$2Mraised▾
Funding Raised · England · founded 1995
Offers construction contracting services
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 885 LinkedIn followers
Hiring: 6 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum -1 · hiring: Geomatics Surveyor, Health And Safety Manager
Funding rounds
- Jan 2021Conventional Debt$2M
Founders & team
Investors
ThinCats
Tech stack
Godaddy Website BuilderGoogle AnalyticsPwaOpen Graph
#10
Funding Raised · Bicester, England · founded 2017$307.3Kraised▾
Funding Raised · Bicester, England · founded 2017
Funding rounds
- Jan 2021Conventional Debt$307.3K
Founders & team
Investors
Maven Capital Partners
#11
Seed · London, England · founded 2014$208.1Kraised▾
Seed · London, England · founded 2014
Provider of construction contractor services
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 358 LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Apr 2021Seed$208.1K
Founders & team
Investors
Nikai Capital
#12
Funding Raised · Hartlepool, England · founded 2004 · 32 employees$222.7Kraised▾
Funding Raised · Hartlepool, England · founded 2004 · 32 employees
Provider of bricklaying service to the construction industry
Funding rounds
- Feb 2021Conventional Debt$222.7K
Investors
Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund
Funding & investor landscape
$159.3Mtotal disclosed funding
18companies funded
19disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Notable founders
Jonathan Wernick
CEO · Wernick
Alexander Stepura
Co-Founder · HOMErs
Alex McDermott
Co-Founder · Nationwide Engineering
Robin Hibberd
Co-Founder · Nationwide Engineering
Andy CBE
CEO · Tideway
John Wood
Founder & Chairman · Tolent
Andrew Reay
CEO · Aptus Utilities
Lisa Kerford
Managing Director · Aptus Utilities
Tony Sims
Managing Director · iMist
James Lloyd
Managing Director · Three Shires
John Hoddinott
Founder · HNB
Will Sarhangian
Co-owner and Managing Director · First Demolition Services
Prism market signals · United Kingdom · country-scoped Prism corpus, 2,316,763 docs
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Construction Contractors coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
Common questions
How many Construction Contractors companies are there in England, United Kingdom?
Radar tracks 247 indexable Construction Contractors companies headquartered in England, United Kingdom that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Construction Contractors companies in England, United Kingdom?
The Construction Contractors companies in England, United Kingdom on this list have raised a combined $159.3M in disclosed equity funding across 18 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Construction Contractors company in England, United Kingdom?
Tideway is the highest-funded Construction Contractors company in England, United Kingdom, with $92.6M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Construction Contractors companies in England, United Kingdom are funded?
18 of the 247 Construction Contractors companies in England, United Kingdom on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Construction Contractors unicorns are there in England, United Kingdom?
None of the Construction Contractors companies in England, United Kingdom on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in England, United Kingdom Construction Contractors companies?
The most active investors in England, United Kingdom Construction Contractors companies on this list include Europa, Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, Barclays, FW Capital, HSBC.
Riya SenguptaFinancials
Riya reads income statements for fun. She covers the real money in a sector — revenue, growth, who actually earns — and never met a vague claim she didn't want a number for.