Through hard work and determination Ashgrove Mechanical Services has become one of the leaders in its field of expertise.
In just seven short years, the experience of the managing director has helped secure prestigious contracts with some of this country’s top companies.
Ashgrove Mechanical Services Ltd. was started up in February 2009 by Declan Gilsenan who has been working in the mechanical services industry for over 30 years.
“We started off on a very small scale with a few small jobs. I had contacts in the industry and that helped get Ashgrove started,” said Declan.
“It was not the easiest of times to start a business as it the Celtic Tiger had just finished, but we managed to come through those few years and I believe that we are stronger because of that.”
This is an Irish owned and run mechanical engineering company with offices in Dublin and Cavan. AMS has grown to be one of the leaders in the sector in recent times, with an extensive job portfolio.
They offer an unrivalled residential plumbing and heating service, as well as large scale commercial mechanical engineering work. AMS complete projects nation-wide. Distance is no object for the company.
Services provided by the company include heating, plumbing, ventilation, air conditioning, solar panels, heat pumps, registered gas installers, central vacuum, process pipework and maintenance.
Ashgrove Mechanical Services reputation for quality and competitive pricing goes before them and can been seen in their vast portfolio of work complete to date. Their highly skilled workforce is committed to exceeding customer expectations, every time.
“We have worked on several schools and government projects to date. We are fully insured, & Registered Gas Installers (RGII Registered). We are SEAI Registered. SEAI have two lists of registered installers for the Greener Homes Scheme to guide customers in selecting a certified installer. We are also RGI registered. As part of the regulatory framework the CER has committed to developing a comprehensive system for the regulation of the activities of natural gas installers with respect to safety and certification. Our installers are RGI registered. As well as being fully qualified, all our staff are fully insured – meaning that they meet the current full regulation to issue any required certification.”
Ashgrove Mechanical Services are also F-Gas registered & have fully trained Air conditioning engineers capable of completing all sizes of AC installations.
At Ashgrove Mechanical Services Ltd, they are building up a prestigious client base which includes the following companies: ADCO Contracting, Azure Contracting, Ganson Building & Civil Engineering Contractors, PJ Mc Loughlin & Sons Ltd, Astellas Ireland Ltd, ESB, Ipsen Manufacturing Ltd, Cadburys Ireland, Sandar Properties, ADI Ireland, Cahill May Roberts, JJ Rhatigan & Co., John Paul Construction., Gowna Construction, VistaMed, BAM Contractors, Dublin Dental School & Hospital, An Post, Dixons International, Java Republic and MDY Construction.
Projects that AMS have or are currently working on are Breifne College Cavan, Dublin Dental Hospital, Esker Lodge Nursing Home (Cavan), St. Killian’s School Mullagh, Drinan Sport Community Centre Swords, Markievicz Leisure Centre, Java Republic (Dublin), Maple House Blackrock, Lucan Health Centre, to name just a few.
Some of the reasons the company are chosen for projects ahead of their competitors include the quality of service provided and ability to work closely with the client. Declan has a long standing safety history with over 30 years’ experience in the industry. The have a Professional team that can plan and implement schedules to keep within the client’s deadline. They are always thinking of using the latest technologies in ECO, time saving, management systems, digital, user friendly interfaces to bring you the very best solutions.
“We have two in house engineers who are experts in all aspects of mechanical, plumbing and building services, and can offer a complete design & build solution to all of our customers with the highest standards of work.
The company take great pride in its safety record and as part of their services, they will take responsibility for the coordination and implementation of Health & Safety Management for all employees and sub-contractors in relation to the scope of works of any particular project.
“A primary concern of us is to create a safe place of work and a safe working environment for all its employees. We endeavour to protect employee safety and that of all others such as sub – contractors, visitors or anyone who may be affected by the operations of our company.
“Their safety obligation is to provide a safe place of work and have safe systems of work. Ensure that the safest plant and machinery is used at all times, while providing the knowledge and training to all their staff. It is their policy to ensure that each employee accepts their legal and moral responsibilities with regard to upholding safety issues in the workplace.
Declan is pleased with the direction of the business and he praises their customer base for their help in the success of the company.
“Without our customers, we wouldn’t be here today and we have a very good working relationship with them and hopefully that will continue for many years to come.
“We are quite busy at the moment with a number of contracts ongoing around the country. Our aim is to increase the workload and increase our turnover in the coming years.”
Contact Details:
Ashgrove Mechanical Services
32 Stadium Business Park,
Ballycoolin,
Dublin 11
Phone: Office: +353 (0)1 554 5777
Taken from Building Ireland Magazine, January 2017, Vol 3 No 1
