Painting Companies in the UK

SIC 43341Construction|186.8% formed since 2020|Data updated 24 Jul 2026
11,313
Active

11,313 active companies in the UK are classified under painting (SIC code 43341). This sector falls under Section F — Construction — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector has a relatively low 0.2% dissolution rate — 11,313 of 13,208 registrations remain active. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 186.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 99% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. The average company age in this sector is 7.9 years. London leads with 12% of companies in this sector. Companies in this sector hold 605 government contracts valued at £2.8B. The sector's longest-standing company was incorporated in 1896.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, July 2026

11,313
Active Companies
F
SIC Section
1896
Oldest Company
186.8%
Growth (2020s)
7.9 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 186.8% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
12%
30%
55%
Pre-1990: 183
1990s: 226
2000s: 1,601
2010s: 3,905
2020s: 7,293

Data Signals

Governance
35,9745 src
Financial
19,90811 src
Compliance
4,35510 src
Risk
1,5757 src
growth
6572 src
Trade
1171 src
ESG
705 src
quality
332 src
operational
221 src
innovation
11 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Sector Overview

The painting sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">0.2% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 7.9 years old. Geographic concentration: 12% in LONDON.

0.2%
Dissolution rate
7.9 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 25 (57%)Medium: 5 (11%)Large: 14 (32%)

Government Activity

Companies in the painting sector have been awarded 605 government contracts worth £2796.7M in total.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many painting companies are there in the UK?

There are 11,313 active companies classified under SIC code 43341 (Painting) in the UK, out of 13,208 total registered.

What is SIC code 43341?

SIC code 43341 stands for "Painting". It belongs to Section F — Construction of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most painting companies located?

The largest concentrations are in LONDON (1,413), GLASGOW (189), MANCHESTER (144).

What is the average age of painting companies?

The average active painting company in the UK is 7.9 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1896.

What government data is available for painting companies?

Our database contains 62,713 data signals across 11 categories for active painting companies. The largest category is Governance with 35,974 signals from 5 government sources.

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