SIC code 43330 classifies businesses engaged in floor and wall covering. There are 8,766 active companies registered under this code in the UK, forming a substantial sector within the national economy. It falls under Section F (Construction) of the UK SIC 2007 classification system, which is used by Companies House to categorise all registered businesses.
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With a 87% survival rate, this sector shows strong business longevity. Only 17 of 10,125 companies registered under this code have dissolved, well below the UK average. Companies in this sector average 9.4 years old, reflecting a balanced mix of established businesses and newer market participants. Growth has been exceptional recently: 47% of all active companies were formed since 2020, marking this as one of the fastest-expanding classifications. The 2010s contributed another 33%, meaning the vast majority of businesses are relatively new. Companies are geographically dispersed across the UK, with no single location dominating. The top three locations — LONDON, MANCHESTER, GLASGOW — together account for just 12% of the sector.
SIC code 43330 stands for "Floor and wall covering" under the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) system. It belongs to Section F — Construction. Companies use this code when registering with Companies House to indicate their primary business activity. The code is required for annual confirmation statements and is used by HMRC, ONS, and other government bodies for statistical and regulatory purposes.
There are currently 8,766 active companies registered under SIC code 43330 in the UK, out of 10,125 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 87%, meaning 13% of companies registered under this code have since dissolved. These figures are based on Companies House data and updated regularly.
The top locations for floor and wall covering companies (SIC 43330) are: LONDON (712), MANCHESTER (158), GLASGOW (150), BRISTOL (138), BIRMINGHAM (103). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 47% of currently active SIC 43330 companies were formed since 2020, and 33% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for floor and wall covering services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 43330 have an average age of 9.4 years. This suggests a balanced sector with both established players and newer entrants. Notable companies include DESIGNER CONTRACTS LIMITED, POLYDECK LIMITED, A. ANDREWS & SONS (MARBLES & TILES) LIMITED.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 43210 (Electrical installation), 43999 (Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.), 43220 (Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation), 43390 (Other building completion and finishing). Companies may use multiple SIC codes if they operate across several of these related activities. When registering with Companies House, businesses should select the code that best represents their primary activity.
You can search for companies with SIC code 43330 (Floor and wall covering) using UVAGATRON's company explorer, which allows filtering by SIC code, location, and company status. Alternatively, Companies House offers a basic search on their website. Our platform adds risk intelligence, director networks, and signals from 50+ government databases to each company record.
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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. SIC classification follows the UK Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities 2007 (SIC 2007). Last updated: 2026-04-17.