Barlows UK Ltd is a family run business, established in 1948 by Thomas Clifford Barlow.
The business started life in 1948 as a small electrical repair shop in the village of Malpas, Cheshire called T.C. Barlow Electrical Contractor. Since the very early days lead y our founder Clifford Barlow, Barlows has grown into one of the UK's leading mechanical, electrical, fire and security service providers. Today, we operate from our head office in Malpas, Cheshire alongside regional offices in Manchester, Lancaster, Leeds, London and Scotland, enabling us to deliver a comprehensive range of services to customers across the UK. In addition to our nationwide service operations, we continue to operate two high street appliance retail outlets in Whitchurch and Ellesmere, maintaining a strong connection to the communities where our business began.
Our company now employs more than 650 skilled professionals, supported by a fleet of over 550 vehicles, and generates an annual turnover in excess of £50 million. Despite our significant growth, we remain a 3rd Generation family-run business, committed to delivering exceptional customer care, technical expertise, and dependable service that have defined Barlows for more than 75 years.
Our board of directors have over 300 years of combined service at Barlows.
We are proud that our commitment to excellence, training, sustainability and community engagement has been recognised through numerous industry awards and accolades including David Barlow MBE being issued an MBE for services to electrical training. Recent achievements include winning a 2026 Princess Royal Training Award for our investment in skills development.
As we look to the future, we remain focused on investing in our people, embracing innovation, supporting our communities, and delivering industry-leading services throughout the UK. We are proud of our heritage and excited to continue building on our success for many years to come.
Barlows have built a reputation for putting customers first in everything we do.
Barlows Values
Quality
We will always supply genuine products from leading brands and ensure that our electrical, plumbing, heating and maintenance services meet customers' requirements and exceed their expectations.
Integrity
We will be honest, trustworthy and show respect at all times taking full responsibility for our actions and always deliver on our obligations.
Accountability
In the rare occasions that customers are not satisfied with the products we supply and fit or the workmanship of our team, we commit to putting it right.
Technical Excellence
We are passionate about delivering innovative solutions of the highest standards.
Value
Our products and services represent excellent value for money and we will never be knowingly undersold.
