About Us
Orka was founded in 2021 by Anthony White and Robert Hunter. After spending their careers in the building services industry, they wanted to build something different — a company that does things properly.
For them, it was simple: do the right thing, charge a fair price, and deliver work you can stand behind. That’s what Orka was built on, and it still guides how we work today.
What does Orka mean?
The name comes from Sweden, the home of district heating, which felt like a natural fit given our expertise in heat networks.
“Orka” means having the energy, strength, or stamina to get something done. For us, that’s exactly what it’s about: bringing energy, drive, and determination to improve how building services are delivered.
What makes us different?
We’ve been on both sides of the table — as clients under pressure and as engineers expected to deliver.
That means we understand the real challenges: tight budgets, ageing systems, and residents relying on things working when they should.
So we focus on what actually matters:
- Getting services back up and running quickly
- Keeping systems working properly long-term
- Making life easier for the people responsible for them
We don’t just maintain assets. We take ownership of how they perform.
We prioritise fixing issues properly the first time and building strong, personal relationships along the way. That’s how you protect residents, reduce costs over time, and ensure systems genuinely work — not just tick a compliance box.
Why do customers choose us?
We deliver right, first time
You get predictable outcomes and the best value from your budget
We work with you, not around you
Our teams stay aligned with clients, contractors, and residents from design through to delivery
We think beyond maintenance
We don’t just keep things running — we optimise performance over time
We’re easy to deal with
Transparent, approachable, and accountable — you’ll always know where you stand
We know our stuff
From compliance to funding applications, we provide clear, practical advice you can rely on