Smart Vent

What Smart Vent does

Smart Vent Products, Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of engineered flood venting systems founded in 1999 and headquartered in Mount Royal, New Jersey. The company designs and produces a comprehensive portfolio of flood vents used in residential, commercial, and government construction in flood zones, with products carrying ICC-ES certification (ESR-2074), FEMA acceptance, and Florida Building Product Approval (FL5822-R7). Its core technology centers on a patented internal float-activated flood door mechanism that automatically opens during flood events to relieve hydrostatic pressure on foundation walls, paired with optional bimetal coil passive ventilation and 316L marine-grade stainless steel construction. The product line spans Dual-Function vents (with air ventilation), Insulated vents (for conditioned spaces), Stacker and Multi-Frame configurations, garage door-specific models, and a complete accessories ecosystem including sealing kits, fire dampers, finish flanges, and pour-in-place vinyl bucks.

The company distributes exclusively through an authorized dealer and installer network supported by regional Flood Mitigation Specialists across all major US flood-prone territories. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales to contractors, builders, and property owners, supplemented by a complementary services portfolio that includes AIA/HSW-approved continuing education courses, a complimentary Flood Design Team consultation service, and an in-house flood insurance agency (Risk Reduction Plus Group) that helps customers reduce NFIP premiums by 50% or more. Customer segments span residential homeowners with elevated buildings in flood zones, commercial construction projects, licensed building professionals (architects, engineers, insurance agents), and government/public facilities. The company is founder/management-owned with no disclosed external institutional funding.

Name

Smart Vent

Legal name

Smart Vent Products, Inc.

Website

https://smartvent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Smart Vent Products, Inc. is a US manufacturer of ICC-ES certified engineered flood vents for residential and commercial buildings in flood zones, distributing through authorized dealers nationwide and offering complementary flood insurance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flood Vent Hardware

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430)

akta.pro primary industry

Flood Control & Protection Infrastructure (Levees, Floodwalls, Gates, Pump Stations) (EUANAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Management, Leak Detection & Smart Plumbing (HSAPAPAL), Commercial/Residential Building Water Management & Leak Analytics Services (HSAHAGAK)

Keywords

• Engineered flood vents
• Flood protection hardware
• Hydrostatic pressure relief
• Flood mitigation products
• Floodplain compliance vents

Headquarters

HQ city

Pitman

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Flood Vent Hardware Sales: Smart Vent generates revenue primarily from selling engineered flood vents. Products include Dual-Function vents (with ventilation), Insulated vents (for conditioned spaces), Stacker models (double height), Multi-Frame units (2x2 configuration), and Garage Door models. Each vent model provides specific flood coverage ratings (e.g., 200 sq. ft. per unit for standard Dual-Function).
2. Accessories and Components: Sales of complementary products including Flood Vent Sealing Kits, Fire Dampers, Finish Flanges, Trim and Sleeve Kits, Pour-in-Place Vinyl Bucks, and HurriBond adhesive/caulk.
3. Flood Insurance Services (via Risk Reduction Plus Group): Partner insurance agency provides flood insurance quotes and risk evaluation services. Smart Vent benefits through referrals and the relationship helps customers reduce flood insurance premiums after installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Smart Vent manufactures and sells engineered flood vents and complementary accessories for residential and commercial buildings located in flood zones. Its core products are Dual-Function and Insulated flood vents (including Stacker, Multi-Frame, Wood Wall, and Garage Door variants) constructed from 316L marine-grade stainless steel with a patented float-activated flood door that automatically opens during flooding to relieve hydrostatic pressure on foundation walls. The company supplements hardware sales with related accessories (sealing kits, fire dampers, finish flanges, trim/sleeve kits, vinyl bucks, Hurribond adhesive), AIA/HSW continuing education courses, complimentary Flood Design Team consultation, and flood insurance services through its subsidiary Risk Reduction Plus Group.

Product overview

Smart Vent is a manufacturer of engineered flood protection products for residential and commercial buildings, established in 1999 and headquartered in Mount Royal, New Jersey. The product portfolio consists of two core flood vent lines: Dual-Function Smart Vents (Models 1540-510, 1540-511, 1540-0039) that combine automatic flood protection with passive bimetal-coil air ventilation, and Insulated Smart Vents (Models 1540-520, 1540-521, 1540-0239, 1540-570, 1540-524, 1540-574) designed for conditioned spaces where thermal insulation is prioritized over ventilation. Supporting accessories include Flood Vent Sealing Kits (1540-526 series), Hurribond adhesive/caulk (HB-3100), Fire Dampers for masonry and wood walls (1540-530, 1540-537), Finish Flanges, Trim and Sleeve Kits, and Pour-in-Place Vinyl Bucks for new construction. The company also offers complementary services including AIA/HSW approved continuing education courses, in-house flood insurance through Risk Reduction Plus Group, and complimentary Flood Design Team consultation. All products are manufactured in the USA using 316L marine-grade stainless steel and carry ICC-ES ESR-2074 certification, Florida Building Product Approval, and FEMA acceptance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flood Risk Evaluator: Sub-division of Risk Reduction Plus Group that reviews Elevation Certificates to help clients receive the lowest possible flood insurance premium

Products and services

• Dual-Function Smart Vent (1540-510) Engineered flood vent combining automatic flood door activation via internal floats with passive bimetal coil air ventilation. Features 316L marine-grade stainless steel construction, ICC-ES certified (ESR-2074), FEMA accepted. Flood coverage: 200 sq. ft.; Air ventilation: 51 sq. in.; Dimensions: 16"W x 8"H x 3"D. Designed for residential and commercial enclosed areas below elevated buildings.
• Dual-Function Smart Vent - Stacker (1540-511)

Quantifiable outcome

• Flood insurance premium reduction of 50% or more (through Risk Reduction Plus Group partnership)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Risk Reduction Plus GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSmart Vent developed their own national insurance agency to provide flood insurance quotes and risk evaluation services. Risk Reduction Plus Group (RRPG) offers complimentary instant flood insurance quotes and provides methods to lower premiums. RRPG includes in-house underwriting staff and Certified Floodplain Managers. The partnership helps Smart Vent customers reduce flood insurance premiums by 50% or more after installing flood vents.
• Floodproofing.comcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmart Vent partnered with Floodproofing.com to provide AIA/HSW approved floodplain design continuing education courses. The partnership offers courses for architects, builders, Certified Floodplain Managers, code officials, engineers, insurance agents, realtors, and surveyors in many states. Courses cover floods and hazards, FEMA/NFIP/ASCE/ICC codes, wet vs dry floodproofing, and building compliance.
• AIA (American Institute of Architects)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial AIA partner providing continuing education credits. Smart Vent is recognized as an AIA partner company, allowing them to provide AIA/HSW approved courses for architects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Flood Flaps: Flood Flaps manufactures engineered automatic flood vents for residential and commercial foundations, directly competing with Smart Vent in the same ICC-ES-certified product category with similar float-activated opening mechanisms. It is the closest direct competitor to Smart Vent's Dual-Function and Insulated product lines.
• Crawl Space Door Systems: Crawl Space Door Systems manufactures flood vents and access doors for crawlspace and foundation applications, directly competing in the same FEMA/NFIP-compliant engineered opening category as Smart Vent. Its product range overlaps with Smart Vent's foundation and wood wall vent lines.
• FloodBreak: FloodBreak manufactures automatic flood barriers for openings such as garage doors and building entrances, addressing the same end-customer need (protecting structures from flood damage) as Smart Vent, though via a different product mechanism (deployable barriers vs. foundation vents).

Broad incumbents

• Bilco: Bilco is an established manufacturer of specialty building access products (basement doors, roof hatches, and flood-related products) for residential and commercial construction. Its broader product portfolio and longer-tenured distribution footprint position it as a broad incumbent that overlaps with Smart Vent in the flood protection category.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts Water Technologies is a publicly traded manufacturer of water-related products and systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. While not a flood vent specialist, it competes in the broader water management space and could enter or expand in the engineered flood opening category.
• Reliance Worldwide Corporation: Reliance Worldwide (parent of SharkBite and other plumbing brands) is a global manufacturer of plumbing, heating, and water management products for residential and commercial markets. Its plumbing-adjacent product portfolio overlaps with Smart Vent's water management focus, and it has the scale to compete in engineered openings.

Emerging players

• FloLogic: FloLogic manufactures smart water leak detection and automatic shutoff systems for residential and light commercial properties, addressing building-level water management — a related but distinct use case from Smart Vent's flood vents. It represents an emerging player in the connected water management space.
• Phyn: Phyn (a Belkin brand) provides smart water monitoring and leak detection devices for residential properties, intersecting with Smart Vent's building-level water management focus through connected sensing technology. It is an emerging player in the smart water category.
• Hydro Gate: Hydro Gate manufactures water control gates and flood control infrastructure for industrial, municipal, and commercial applications. While its products are infrastructure-scale rather than building-scale, it addresses the same underlying flood protection customer need as Smart Vent.

Others

• Floodproofing.com: Floodproofing.com provides floodproofing design, education, and consulting services — including AIA-approved continuing education courses in partnership with Smart Vent. As an ecosystem participant, it is thematically adjacent and a known channel partner, though it does not directly compete with Smart Vent's hardware products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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