Underground Solutions Limited is a utilities Contractor based near Hayle, Cornwall, founded in 2011 and run by husband and wife team, Jamie and Sam Warmisham.

It offers a rapid response service to utility companies such as Kier, South West Water and Western Power, providing teams of operators and machinery for emergency call-outs along with day to day works and larger planned projects.   The company now has a team of 26 employees who can be called upon day or night to assist at various locations, usually around the South West but sometimes as far afield as Leicester.

Over the years, Sam and Jamie have looked to Ignition to assist with financial packages for new purchases. Most recently, Ignition helped with the purchase of a vacuum excavator worth £500,000, which is already proving a sound investment.

Sam Warmisham comments: “As the business has grown, we’ve needed to invest in more equipment and vehicles, and can always rely on Ignition to provide us with a good deal and great service.  The team there are fantastic.  They make the whole process quick and easy, particularly now that they have all our information already on file – allowing for a very smooth transaction.”

Teignmouth Maritime Services Ltd (TMS), based in Dawlish in Devon, has been providing professional marine and land-based civil engineering services for more than 28 years.

The company has enjoyed significant growth over the last decade and has worked with Ignition on many occasions throughout this period of expansion, when purchasing new equipment and vehicles.

In the last five years, Ignition has helped TMS purchase three specialist sheet piling rigs. Ignition has also helped with the purchase of a number of vehicles for TMS over the years, financing three new pick-up trucks earlier this year.

Peter Stenner, Managing Director of Teignmouth Maritime Services Ltd, comments:

“Ignition offers excellent all-round service but what really stands out is their speed and efficiency. Dealing with them is effortless and seamless. I have no need to approach any other finance provider now, as I can always trust Ignition to give me a good deal and get the job done quickly.”

Leeds-based integrated surveying and engineering firm, the Met Consultancy Group, is investing in new equipment and expanding its workforce, despite the misfortune of suffering a recent robbery.

This summer, Met Consultancy Group, which employs more than 45 people and operates nationwide, was targeted by a group of thieves who stole a large amount of high-tech surveying equipment from its vehicles.  The company approached asset finance provider Ignition to help replace the missing equipment, but also took the opportunity to reassess its needs and purchase additional items to support plans for growth and expansion.

Director, Sam Roberts, explains:

“The robbery was a real blow to the business and came at a very busy time when we had several projects underway.  Rather than waiting for the insurance claim to process, we decided to replace the equipment immediately – it was essential to keep the business operating and fulfil our commitments to our clients.

“However, we also saw this as an opportunity to assess the needs of the business going forward, and to invest in additional equipment to support our expansion plans.”

The Met Consultancy Group contacted Ignition, who swiftly arranged finance for a suite of new high-tech equipment on a Hire Purchase plan including Radiodetection products, two Total Stations and CCTV inspection equipment, and, in a significant upgrade to their fleet of ground penetrating radar systems, an IDS Stream C multichannel GPR array, a system that represents the cutting edge of GPR technology.

Sam Roberts continues:

“We chose Ignition as we have worked with them in the past and always found them easy to deal with, helpful and quick to respond. Crucially, they have also been very patient and understanding, giving us time to finalise exactly what we needed.  As well as the equipment, we have also recruited four surveyors to keep up with demand.”

Managing Director of Ignition, Paul Caunter, comments:

“Theft of essential equipment can be very damaging and often puts a huge strain on small businesses.  Thankfully, we were able work quickly to help the Met Consultancy Group continue operating, and to assist them in future-proofing the business in preparation for expansion.”

Atlas Surveys, based in Newport in Wales and Wotton-under-Edge in Gloucestershire, undertakes land surveys, building surveys and hydrographic surveys across the country.

The company recently purchased a Faro Focus X330 Laser Scanner from Opti-cal Survey Equipment, with a three-year Hire Purchase plan from Ignition. This high-speed 3D scanner has an extra-long range and increased accuracy, scanning objects up to 330 metres away even in direct sunlight. It allows distance dimensions, area and volume calculations, analysis and inspection tasks to be carried out quickly, precisely and reliably.

Justin Taylor, Director of Atlas Surveys comments:

“This new scanner replaces an older model we had for a number of years, and will be particularly useful for external work.

“We first used Ignition to help purchase equipment 18 months ago and were very impressed with the offer and the service provided, so didn’t hesitate to contact them again.  Surveying equipment is expensive, but this way the cost is spread over three years, and we don’t need to worry about servicing, as all servicing costs are included.”