Axis and CLC are leading property maintenance services providers. Together they offer comprehensive solutions for the design, installation and maintenance of all M&E systems including those supporting compliance and decarbonisation works, and also an advisory service for clients.
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20 service lines covering R&M, compliance, planned and decarbonisation works
70 clients spending £1m+ pa with our group
125 years experience within our executive leadership team
£10m employers liability
£500m combined turnover
18 regional offices UK wide
95+ combined years property maintenance
2,000 employees
1000+ vans and cars
Our M&E systems ensure vital compliance with building and safety regulations including fire safety.
As a leading M&E services provider, Axis/CLC installs and maintains essential systems that support heat, light, air, water, and cooking sources. In addition, our M&E experts provide sustainable decarbonisation solutions to help our clients meet Net Zero targets.
The Axis/CLC Complete Compliance solution is a fully integrated end-to-end asset management service, which keeps buildings and people safe. We offer an advisory service to keep building owners and landlords up to date on the latest compliance regulations.
As a leading decarbonisation provider, Axis/ CLC offers complete retrofitting solutions that allow landlords to meet the Government’s EPC and heat output targets, via PAS 2035-compliant installations.
In addition to compliance and decarbonisation works, our experts are skilled in gas, electric, plumbing, ventilation, fire safety and water hygiene.
Partnerships with industry leaders including Worcester Bosch and reputable training organisations keep our industry connected and informed, driving forward smarter, sustainable solutions.
Our highly skilled teams are fully certified by industry bodies including Gas Safe, OFTEC, HETAS, MCS and NICEIC. Accreditations from Trustmark, CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor verify that we meet legal safety and compliance standards.
The Axis Gas and Plumbing apprenticeship is two years (rather than the traditional four years). Under our new scheme with Gas and Environmental Services Ltd (GES), students are trained on block release, quickly gaining skills and qualifications.
Our works at Summer Court Boiler House for Sanctuary: design and installation of a commercial boiler house serving 200 dwellings - for around 300 residents - with Worcester Bosch hydrogen-ready boilers.
Our M&E teams work alongside our planned works, responsive repairs, compliance, retrofit and decarbonisation teams offering the following design, installation, certification, servicing, and maintenance solutions to provide an end-to-end asset management service to all properties including void properties.
- Emergency, urgent and routine repairs
- Boilers, heating, drainage and gas systems
- Electrical failure
- Call Centres/resident portal
- Out of Hours service
- Automated operative tracker
- Boilers – biomass and gas and hydrogen-ready
- Heat Interface Units
- Heating Distribution Network
- Infra red central heating
- Thermostatic Radiator Valves
- Building Management System (BMS)
- LED light installations
- Motion sensors
- New plantrooms
- Smart /controls with cloud-based connectivity
- Environmental Sensors, including damp and mould
– Net Zero targets
- Air Source Heat Pumps
- EV charging points
- Energy-efficient lighting
- Ground Source Heat Pumps
- Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels
- Water Source Heat Pumps
- Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS)
- Air conditioning (HVAC)
- Boosted water systems
- Plumbing and drainage
- Water Hygiene including Legionella
- Gas, boiler and central heating services
- Electrical services
- Plumbing services
- Renewables including Solar PV and Air Source Heat Pumps
- Advisory service
- Asbestos removal
- Emergency lighting and signage
- EPC ratings
- Fire safety systems
- Gas and electric systems
- Lifts
- Net Zero targets
- Security systems
- Water testing (Legionella)
The Axis/CLC Complete Compliance solution is a fully integrated end-to-end asset management service, which keeps buildings and people safe. We offer an advisory service to keep building owners and landlords up to date on the latest compliance regulations.
Adhering to regulatory standards helps to prevent accidents, such as electrical, fires, gas leaks, or water contamination, which could have serious consequences for residents, property owners, landlords and the environment.
In the UK construction industry, several laws and regulations govern compliance, with a strong focus on building safety, site safety, and worker protection.
Key laws include:
• Building Safety Act 2022 which focuses on high-rise safety
• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 which mandates safety for workers
• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) which ensures safety throughout the project lifecycle
Compliance guarantees safety, efficiency, and quality across construction, including M&E services, ensuring systems meet regulations like fire safety and energy efficiency.
Plus:
• Net Zero targets - The UK Government’s Net Zero targets are becoming legal compliance requirements for landlords, especially in the context of social housing
• By 2030, social housing must meet EPC ratings of at least C. Landlords must invest in energy-efficient technologies including M&E installations like solar panels and Air Source Heat Pumps
• The Housing Compliance Health Check covers the ‘big 6’ areas of compliance: Gas, Asbestos, Fire, Electrical, Water Hygiene, and Lifts
• Gas Electric and Plumbing: Ensuring systems are correctly designed and installed plus periodic inspections and testing of electrical and gas systems ensure they remain safe and efficient
• Net Zero Decarbonisation: Installation of low carbon technologies such as solar panels and Air Source Heat Pumps, to meet sustainability regulations (Net Zero)
• Fire safety regulations: Ensuring fire alarms, emergency lighting, and other safety measures are in place and functional
• Water hygiene and plumbing: To ensure safe and clean water supplies (including Legionella checks)
• Lift inspections and maintenance: Preventing breakdown, ensuring safety of residents
• Landlord gas and electric safety checks: We attend and carry out landord gas safety checks every year; electric every five years.
Our membership of key organisations verifies that we are a guaranteed compliance services provider.
We also offer advice and training on compliance issues, keeping our clients up to speed in changes in legislation.
Our clients Estuary and Brentwood achieved 100% compliance
On the following pages you will find our M&E Case Studies which provide further evidence of our experience and expertise in installations which improve resident comfort and safety, support compliance requirements and help our clients achieve Net Zero targets.
Axis’ M&E Division is a finalist for three Association of Safety & Compliance Professionals (ASCP) 2025 Awards.
• Safety & Compliance Initiative of the Year for upskilling our Gas Engineers to undertake Legionella assessments when carrying out annual Gas Safety Checks
• Women in Safety & Compliance Award/Jade MacGibbon, Gas Contract Manager, nominated for her support for women in the organisation
• Net Zero Initiative of the Year for our Air Source Heat Pump and PV Solar Panels at Four Oaks Hostel for RBK
Services
• Full strip out of original heating system
• Design and installation of new plantrooms
• Heating Distribution Network (HDN)
• Heat Interface Units (HIUs) in 96 flats
• Building Management System (BMS)
• Gas and hydrogenready boilers
Benefits
• Independent
• control of heating and hot water
• Reduced bills
• Familiar technology
• Reduced carbon emissions
All three properties house vulnerable residents (a mix of sheltered and general needs accommodation). We installed new LST (Low Surface Temperature) radiators which minimise the risk of burns and a temporary central boiler house to ensure constant hot water during the works
24 units in three occupied buildings, Kingston, Surrey
Services
• Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
• Water Source Heat Pump (WSHP)
• Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels
• Metered Heat Interface Units (MHIU)
• Heating Distribution Network (HDN)
• Building Management System (BMS)
• Windows and doors
Benefits
• 18% - reduced carbon emissions
• from £14,000 to £7,000 - reduced annual running costs
• EPC raised from D to C/B
• Increased thermal efficiency and air tightness
Axis’ Mechanical and Electrical Division partnered with Butler and Young Associates (specialist independent mechanical and electrical consulting engineers) and TDK Mechanical Services to deliver this project
Finalists in ASCP Net Zero Initiative of the Year 2025
Finalists in BESA and Heating & Ventilation (H&V) News awards 2024
Our EV charging point installation project featured high level containment, new external LV distribution system to 5 x Eve Double Pro Line 22Kw charge points, 1 x Double outlet 22Kw charge point, back-office maintenance and support and signage.
The installation process adhered to EV safety regulations, involved coordination with local utilities for seamless execution, and helps our clients achieve their Net Zero targets.
844 solar watt PV modules installed at 9 blocks
Services
• Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels
• Electrical works
Benefits
• 55,000kg pa Reduction in carbon emissions
• 290,000kWh generated pa
• Provision of electricity for 100 households pa
Axis partnered with Bauder who produced the BauderSolar technology implemented in these works
Study
Design and install ASHP
Services
• Surveys
• Design and install
• Strip out
• Installation Vaillant aroTHERM ASHP, uniSTOR heat pump unvented cylinder, buffer unit, sensoCOMFORT controls, Grundfos pumps and Honeywell valves
Benefits
• Heat use reduced 1,400kWH pa
• High Seasonal Coefficient of Performance (SCOP): 45°C flow temperature
• Reduced carbon footprint and energy bills
• Supports client’s Net Zero targets
We replaced an outdated ASHP system which lacked advanced controls and operated inefficiently, often creating excessive noise, with a modern and efficient system for Eastlight Community Homes residents.
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Our electrical services, including door access and CCTV installation, saw us laying 35,000m of data cable at 1100 square metres of open plan office space at Foss House for the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
24 flats plus communal lounge and laundry room
Services
• New HIUs and LTHW pipework
• Modifications to LTHW and MCW pipework in the plant room
• TMVs in bathroom hot water outlets
• Installation and boxing in of new heating pipework
• 600-litre thermal vessel link to thermal store
• Electrical and general builder’s works
Benefits
• Efficient high performance energy consumption
• Low maintenance / future proofing
• Reduced costs and lower carbon footprint
• Supports client’s Net Zero targets
Our M&E team undertook this comprehensive plant room installation project to provide a modern, efficient, and reliable hot water and heating system in Sanctuary residents’ homes.
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Services
• Drainage water storage tanks
• Disconnection water storage tanks
• Decommission existing cold water down service
• Installation cold water pressure booster system (pumps and tank)
• Installation cold water pipes to the pipework to the flats
• Conversion six boilers to a sealed combi system
Benefits
• Enhanced water pressure and flow
• High performance system
• Lower maintenance costs
Our works greatly improved the cold water pressure for THCH’S tower block residents in east London who had reported low pressure issues.
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2,219 hotel suites across UK
Services
• Lighting systems including Intelligent lighting systems
• Containment systems
• Fire alarm, access control, public address and alarm systems
• Generators
• Data Infrastructure
• Building Management Systems
• UPS systems
• LV distributions
Benefits
• Modernisation
• Compliance
• Safety
• Guest satisfaction
With over 72,000 rooms across 800 hotels, Premier Inn is one of the UK’s largest hotel brands. Since 2012, CLC has been working with them to refurbish and redecorate 2,219 hotel suites and communal areas across their UK sites.
This photo shows Premier Inn London Bank which has 184 bedrooms which we refurbished at a rate of 25 rooms per three-week period.
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Services
• Power and data wiring
• Ductwork
• Sprinklers
• Refurbishment and space creation
• Floor removal and reinstatement
• Wall installation and protection
• BMS wiring to the refrigeration
• Lighting install
Benefits
• Modern sushi bars and check out areas
We were tasked with the reconfiguration of the checkout areas and the installation of three new sushi bars in the Monmouth, Windsor and Banstead stores.
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• Low Voltage (LV) Panels
• Submain distribution and containment systems
• Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, (HVAC) and Dry Air Coolers (DACs)
• BMS Systems
• LED upgrades
• Data installs
• Emergency lighting
• Fire alarms
• Security and CCTV
Benefits
• Compliant stores
• Increased customer satisfaction
• Modernisation Services
In our 20-year relationship, refit projects have included a new bakery, self serve payment areas and sushi bars. Other projects include coldroom fit outs, security and safety installs (fire alarms, CCTV, emergency lighting) and energy-saving projects (airdoors and heat pumps).
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15,000 locals pa visit this gym and community facility
Services
• Air conditioning
• Mechanical extract ventilation
• Lighting
• Audio Visual
• CCTV
• Door entry
• Fire detection systems
Benefits
• Modernisation
• Practical enhancements
• Improved security and safety
• Compliance
Our M&E installations, offered as part of a general refurbishment, transformed the tired - but busy and popular - leisure facility into a brighter safer community area.
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We re-wired 14 flats over three apartment blocks in Durham for Student Cribs, a leading provider of quality and affordable university accommodation.
The project took place during the summer while the building was vacant to avoid disruption.
Hear from our valued clients and their residents as they share their experiences. Their testimonials highlight the quality, impact, and trust we strive to deliver in every single M&E project we undertake.
We were always having trouble. The heating would go off. Or we’d have not hot water. Since they put the new boiler in, it’s absolutely perfect. They cleaned up after too. They were brilliant, did not leave a mess at all. The operative was kind and courteous. I had no complaints at all. I thank Axis for doing such a brilliant job.
Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
The new (ASHP) system that has been installed here is environmentally friendly. I think it’s a great idea, and the safety aspects of it as well. I think it should be spread out across the borough, or nationwide.
Resident
Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
The skilled team who installed the new heating system were good people and easy to communicate with. Many thanks for helping us out in our hour of need.
Resident Estuary
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Your supervisor and the boiler installation team went over and above this week for an elderly resident… please pass on my thanks and appreciation to them all for the hard work and good outcome. “
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Corporate Manager - Technical Services
Brentwood Borough Council & Rochford District Council
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It was all good, professional and friendly. We were always pre warned about work since the install. It’s been very warm here, best we have had in the 11 years we’ve been here.
Resident
Eastlight Community Homes
Can I just say how polite and helpful your operative was. He found the problem! He reset the boiler, ‘balanced’ all my radiators and now they are all working. My home is now toasty and warm, thanks to his good work. “
Resident
Sanctuary (previosuly Swan Housing)
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This has been a very successful arrangement, and we are looking to build on this relationship with Axis.
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Lead Officer, Assets and Compliance
Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
Our M&E team installed a new efficient heating and hot water system for Royal Borough of Kingston residents, reducing carbon emissions and running costs, and providing constant flow and pressure.
• 3 41kw Bosch Air Source Heat Pumps
• 34 Heat Interface Units (HIUs)
• New Low Temperature Hot Water (LTHW) system
• 2 800l buffer vessels
• Solar PV panels
• Cold water booster system
With nationwide coverage, we service a wide range of public and private sector properties across the UK.
Our M&E approved scheme accreditations, processes, experience and delivery strength has been pre-vetted and approved by these nationally recognised procurement frameworks, making our service more accessible to organisations of all sizes.
Healthy Homes Asset Decarbonisation, Retrofit and Building Safety Solutions
Fire and Building Safety Framework
Mechanical and Electrical
Property Improvements and Decarbonisation Works
Heating, Renewables and Electrical Decarbonisation
Asset Safety and Compliance
Retrofit and Decarbonisation
Major Works
Domestic Heating Appliances and Installations
Servicing, Maintenance and Installations
Electrical Safety
Heating Solutions
Asset Decarbonisation & Retrofit Solution DPS
Compliance Solutions
Fire Safety Works
Electrical Works
Heating and Water Hygiene
Zero Carbon and Renewable Services
Decarbonisation and Retrofit
Fire Related Works
The following accreditations guarantee our M&E services align seamlessly with standards and compliance legislation.
We installed a new boiler system to future proof the property and ensure uninterrupted heating and hot water.
