In this issue of Building & Construction Review, we are pleased to feature Service Sealing Solutions Ltd as our Company of the Year 2024.
2024 has been a productive year for Service Sealing Solutions Ltd, despite facing some challenges. While market data indicates that many large infrastructure projects have received planning approvals, actual project commencements have declined. However, the company has successfully offset this downturn by capitalising on a rise in large-scale house renovation projects, which has helped mitigate the impact of reduced sales from the slower infrastructure sector.
“We are observing a notable increase in sales and inquiries as 2024 draws to a close, which sets the expectation for an improving market in 2025. Additionally, we have noticed an extended time lapse between the initial quoting and specification stages and the receipt of actual orders,” stated Jim McAra, Company Director.
Based in Shropshire, Service Sealing Solutions Ltd is marked not just a distributor but also covers every aspect of a project, required by the contractor. The company was set up by Tina McAra, Company Director. After witnessing a high demand of their services, Tina expanded the company’s market reach nationwide, and decided to bring her husband Jim onboard to help grow their distribution footprint.
Correct sealing helps keep buildings’ utilities accessible, making any maintenance easier to complete with little disruption. Service sealing systems also prevent structural damage because wherever service ducts are installed through walls, ceilings or floors, penetrating water may cause damage to buildings.
Service Sealing Solutions Ltd supply a range of different sealing solutions across the UK to the public and private sectors. As the sole UK distributor for the sealing industry’s top manufacturers DOYMA and HKD, Service Sealing Solutions Ltd specialises in high-quality service duct sealing systems for utility services and watertight seals.
“Service Sealing Solutions Ltd are the UK agent and distributor for DOYMA GmbH sealing solutions. Recently, we have seen a major push for DOYMA, which is associated with the development of building entry sealing solutions for air source heat pump insulated pipes. The primary development for this year has been the DOYMAfix® engineered building entry sealing system,” stated Jim.
The DOYMAfix® incorporates an innovative design that guarantees simple, fast, and safe installation of connection pipes for heat pumps. This product is the first professional above-ground entry for air-to-water heat pumps. It can be installed in a short time. With this unique system, DOYMA enables thermal to be maintained, transmitted noise from the heat pump is reduced and building air tightness is assured aiding the fabric of the building to meet Part L of UK Building Regulations.
One key advantage of partnering with Service Sealing Solutions Ltd is that the Curaflex range of gasket seals they offer comes backed by DOYMA’s impressive 25 year guarantee. “This is class leading and we are not aware of competitors offering a similar guarantee. DOYMA products were the first of their type and they have had products in the ground since the 1970s. Therefore, the life expectancy of the sealing products, under normal conditions, is in excess of 40 years!” added Jim.
When planning construction projects, several key factors are critical to achieving lasting success, including budgeting, financing, location, zoning, design, and sustainability. Another guarantee from working with Service Sealing Solutions Ltd, is that they contribute to long-term resilience by ensuring the proper installation of sealing systems that keep building cables accessible for efficient maintenance. Their solutions not only minimise disruptions but also protect structures from potential damage by sealing service ducts against water and humidity infiltration in walls, ceilings, and floors. What’s more, effective sealing systems enhance the durability of buildings, reduce maintenance costs, and safeguard infrastructure against environmental wear and tear.
Service Sealing Solutions Ltd also provide HKD systems, now part of DOYMA, which specialise in durable pipe sealing and service conduit solutions. These HKD products, such as KE socketless conduits, KG wall and floor ducts, and KG twin sockets, are designed for up to four bars of pressure resistance. Ideal for embedding directly in concrete without the need for sleeves or site prep, HKD’s systems deliver efficient installation for thin-walled concrete applications, including challenging environments like pump sumps. Additionally, this makes them particularly valuable for building projects requiring robust, leak-proof infrastructure.
Products from the HKD range can also be combined with the DOYMA Curaflex® products, in particular, the Curaflex® wall sleeves and other extensive accessories.
Service Sealing Solutions Ltd also specialise in delivering custom sealing solutions for large-scale, complex projects, such as power plants, industrial facilities, reservoirs, and airports. These projects often demand highly specialised, tailor-made sealing systems to accommodate extraordinary pipe dimensions or unique thermal, chemical, or physical requirements. In such cases, they design and implement bespoke sealing solutions to meet the most demanding construction needs.
Customer service is of the upmost importance to Service Sealing Solutions Ltd, and is one area of the company that Jim, Tina, and the rest of the team are incredibly proud of.
To continue to provide this exceptional level of customer service is a goal that the company will continue to maintain as we head towards 2025. We asked Jim, how he felt being selected for this award.
“It’s nice to be selected for an award, however, awards are not our focus. Our focus is to provide excellent customer support to ensure the correct DOYMA products are specified for our customers projects.”
All DOYMA products are crafted using cutting-edge design and manufacturing techniques, alongside advanced simulation methods that prioritise safety in specialised constructions. As the exclusive UK distributors for DOYMA, Service Sealing Solutions Ltd provides an unparalleled selection of top-tier products from leading German manufacturers. For access to this wealth of resources, please reach out to Service Sealing Solutions Ltd.
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