We’re delighted to share that Able Group has been named a Winner in the 2025 Best of British Business Awards, presented by Business Reporter in partnership with The Independent.
This prestigious award honours UK companies that stand out for innovation, customer experience, and sustainable growth and we are truly proud our name is among them.
From Humble Beginnings to a National Leader
Founded in 1993 by Robert Ambler and Andy Horton, Able Group began its journey as a local emergency glazing service in Essex. Over the years, we’ve grown both in scale and scope. By 1998, we were expanding beyond the local area, adding more essential services and steadily becoming a nationwide provider.
What We Do Now - A Multi-Trade Maintenance Force
Today, Able Group delivers planned and reactive maintenance solutions across seven core trades:
- Glazing
- Locksmith Services
- Plumbing
- Drainage
- Gas & Heating
- Electrics
- Pest Control
We serve a broad variety of clients, from homeowners, landlords, retailers and restaurants, to estate agents, facilities management groups, and even national tourist attractions. Whether it’s a scheduled installation or an emergency call-out, speed, professionalism, and minimising disruption remain central to what we do.
A People Powered Business
A major part of our success comes from our engineers — a network of over 1,000 skilled and fully vetted individuals across the UK. Not only do they deliver high standards of workmanship, but they also reflect our company culture: responsive, dedicated, and aligned with the values laid down by our founders.
Leadership today continues this legacy with a forward-thinking approach to marketing, technology, and customer experience. The development of our Commercial Accounts offering is a prime example — a tailored solution that delivers priority response, dedicated account management, flexible billing options, and preferential rates for regular business clients.
What This Award Means to Us
Winning at the Best of British Business Awards isn’t just a badge, it reflects our commitment to:
- delivering fast response times without sacrificing quality
- maintaining professionalism from scheduled work to emergencies
- fostering a family-led culture even as we scale
- offering reliable, tailored solutions for both domestic and commercial clients
We continue to set high standards for excellence in maintenance across the UK, thanks to the hard work of our teams, the trust of our clients, and a vision that keeps us pushing forward.
👉 Watch our video and read more about our story as featured in The Independent:
Delivering nationwide maintenance solutions with speed, quality and trust The Independent
