Kauffman Co.

What Kauffman Co. does

Kauffman Co. is a family-owned, licensed fire protection contractor founded in 2006 in Houston, TX by the father-son team John and Conor. The company provides end-to-end commercial fire and life safety services, covering fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems (wet, dry, pre-action, deluge), fire suppression systems (commercial kitchen, foam, FM-200 clean agent, water mist), fire pumps (Aurora, Fairbanks, Grundfos), fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, and underground fire mains, along with design services that use CAD, BIM/Revit, 3D laser scanning, and virtual design construction for coordination with other trades.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) contracts sold as fixed annual service fees; project-based installation and new construction work for general contractors and developers; hardware and consumables sales (primarily fire extinguishers); and 24/7 emergency repair and fire watch services. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, targeting building owners, property managers, HOAs/condo associations, BOMA members, facilities managers, and general contractors across a 60-mile radius around Houston that covers 60+ Texas and Louisiana cities. A walk-in extinguisher service at the Houston headquarters provides same-day retail access for SMB and individual customers.

The company operates without external institutional investment, has an employee stock purchase program with partial founder ownership, and maintains active memberships in six industry associations (NFSA, AFSA, FSCATX, ABC Houston, AGC of America, C3). Named enterprise customers include US Coast Guard (Galveston Base), TXDOT Transtar, Alley Theatre, Houston Zoo, and iFly, reflecting project-based work across government, transportation, cultural, hospitality, and entertainment end markets.

Name

Kauffman Co.

Legal name

Kauffman Co.

Website

https://kauffmanco.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kauffman Co. is a family-owned, licensed fire protection contractor in Houston, TX providing end-to-end design, installation, inspection, and maintenance services for fire alarms, sprinklers, suppression, pumps, and extinguishers to commercial, government, and multifamily customers across a 60-mile regional radius.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB), Fire Hydrant & Standpipe Inspection, Testing & Service (IMAIAJAK), Fire Pump Inspection, Testing & Service (IMAIAJAF)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Fire sprinkler systems
• Fire alarm installation
• Fire suppression systems
• Fire extinguisher service

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM) Services: Recurring inspection, testing, and maintenance contracts for fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, suppression systems, fire pumps, and fire extinguishers. Includes compliance documentation for fire marshals and insurance carriers. Fixed service fee options available for predictable scheduled care.
2. Fire Protection Installation & New Construction: Design and installation services for new construction and retrofit projects including fire alarms, sprinkler systems, suppression systems, fire pumps, and extinguishers. One-time project-based revenue from general contractors and developers.
3. Fire Extinguisher Products & Services: Sales, recharge, refill, replacement, and training for fire extinguishers. Walk-in service available. Includes bulk purchasing options for large properties and multi-building accounts.
4. Emergency Repair Services: 24/7 emergency response for fire protection system failures, post-alarm inspections, and red-tagged components. Reactive service revenue for both scheduled and emergency repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kauffman Co. is a licensed fire protection contractor providing complete design, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency repair services for fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, fire pump, extinguisher, and fire hydrant systems. The company serves commercial, industrial, and multifamily properties across the Greater Houston area through a single point of contact, with no subcontractors, covering the full lifecycle from new construction through ongoing compliance and emergency response.

Product overview

Kauffman Co. is a licensed fire protection contractor offering a unified, comprehensive suite of fire and life safety services for commercial, industrial, and multifamily properties in the Greater Houston area. The company's portfolio centers on five core product lines: Fire Alarm Systems (addressable and conventional configurations), Fire Sprinkler Systems (wet pipe, dry pipe, pre-action, and deluge), Fire Suppression Systems (commercial kitchen, foam, FM-200 clean agent, and water mist), Fire Pumps (Aurora, Fairbanks, and Grundfos brands), and Fire Extinguishers (ABC multi-purpose, Class K, Class D, clean agent, dry chemical, and wet chemical types). Supporting these core offerings are Design Services (using CAD, BIM, 3D laser scanning, and Revit modeling), Fire Hydrant and Underground Fire Main services, Fire Code Correction, Fire Watch Service, and 24/7 Central Station Monitoring. The company also installs and services equipment from manufacturer brands including Potter and Autocall (fire alarms), as well as FM-200, Dupont, Fike, Viking, Ansul, and Halon (suppression systems). All services are delivered through a single point of contact from design through installation, inspection, and ongoing maintenance, with no subcontractors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Alarm Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• Buildings with working fire sprinkler systems see average property loss and risk of death per fire 50-66% lower than buildings without sprinkler systems

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• National Fire Sprinkler Administration (NFSA)minorOthersNFSA is open to companies that install, service, and manufacture fire sprinkler systems in the U.S. It provides training, events, online resources, and a code of ethics promoting honesty, fairness, dedication to life and property preservation, and public safety enhancement.
• Associated Builders and Contractors – Greater Houston Chapter (ABC)minorOthersNation's leading commercial and industrial trade association providing Houston contractors with construction-related training, education, business development, legislative updates, and monthly business development events.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC of America)minorOthersLeading construction industry association representing more than 26,000 firms with education, training, resources, data, scholarships, and research. Founded in 1918, works to advance project delivery and safety techniques.
• American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA)minorOthersNon-profit international association representing fire sprinkler contractors, dedicated to educational advancement of members and promotion of fire sprinkler use. Founded in 1981, provides training, consulting, and representation.
• Fire Sprinkler Contractors Association of Texas (FSCATX)minorOthersNon-profit trade association bringing together fire sprinkler professionals to ensure licensing laws and state codes are accurately applied. Purpose is to advance fire protection science and education, and promote ethical standards.
• Construction Career Collaborative (C3)minorOthersAlliance of owners, contractors, and specialty contractors working together to affect commercial construction industry in Greater Houston. Goal is to create skilled, safe, sustainable workforce of accredited general contractors committed to good jobs and careers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Performance Systems Integration (PSI): Houston-headquartered fire and life safety services company focused on commercial customers — a particularly close regional peer given shared Gulf Coast geography and overlapping customer verticals including healthcare, multifamily, and industrial.
• Hiller Companies: Fire protection, security, and life safety services company with strong presence in the South/Southwest. Directly comparable on the integrated fire protection lifecycle offering and commercial customer base.
• VFS Fire & Security Services: Regional full-service fire protection contractor covering sprinklers, alarms, suppression, extinguishers, and special hazards across the U.S. Sun Belt. Directly comparable in scope of services and commercial B2B focus.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Midwest-headquartered family-owned fire protection and security services company of comparable size and ownership structure, offering sprinkler, alarm, suppression, extinguisher, and monitoring services. Direct comparable as a similarly-positioned family-owned regional specialist.
• Summit Companies: Mid-sized full-service fire and life safety contractor offering design, installation, inspection, and service for sprinklers, alarms, suppression, and special hazards across the central and southern U.S. Comparable mid-market regional specialist.
• Fire & Life Safety America (FLSA): Specialty fire protection contractor serving commercial, industrial, and government customers across the southern U.S. with sprinkler, alarm, and suppression design-install-service capabilities. Closely comparable on customer verticals and service mix.
• Impact Fire Services: PE-backed (Leonard Green) regional fire protection rollup operating across multiple Sun Belt states. Comparable as a full-service fire sprinkler/alarm/suppression/extinguisher provider serving commercial customers with a recurring-service model.

Broad incumbents

• APi Group Corporation: Public safety, fire, and industrial services conglomerate (NYSE: APG) operating a large fire suppression/sprinkler business (including APi National Service Group and Chubb fire) across North America. Closest publicly traded analog for the full fire-protection lifecycle Kauffman offers.
• Cintas Fire Protection: National commercial services giant (NASDAQ: CTAS) operating a fire protection division covering alarms, sprinklers, suppression, extinguishers, and emergency service. Comparable on the recurring ITM and extinguisher service side; offers broader geographic coverage and corporate scale advantages.
• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: Largest private U.S. fire protection and life safety consolidator, headquartered in Atlanta with a heavy Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast footprint. Directly comparable as a full-service fire sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and extinguisher provider serving commercial customers across overlapping verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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