What QuickBOLT does

QuickBOLT is a U.S. specialty hardware brand that designs and sells solar roof attachment and mounting products to professional solar installers and contractors. Operating as a product brand under Quickscrews International Corporation (a privately held, family-run fastener manufacturer with over 30 years of category experience), QuickBOLT is headquartered in Livermore, California with a secondary warehouse in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and serves the U.S. market exclusively.

The company's core technology is a patented BoltSeal mechanical-compression system (U.S. Patent #8448407) packaged in its Microflashing product line, which the company describes as the world's first UL-certified Microflashings. The product stack spans the QB2 and QB1 top-mount kits (3-part and 4-part designs respectively), Microflashing and Miniflashing flashings, tile roof hooks (curved, flat, all-tile), stone-coated-steel hooks, metal-roof mounts (RibRider, The Throne standing-seam mount), deck mounts, conduit supports, and the patent-pending QuickPATCH roof repair patch. Differentiated features include a 30-second install time per flashing, 1.5–2 hours saved per 7kW system versus traditional flashing, and validated compatibility with approximately 99% of racking systems including Snap N Rack, Unirac, IronRidge, and Eco Fasten.

Revenue is generated through B2B hardware sales of solar mounting SKUs, priced per unit in packaging configurations (KTC kit carton, CS case, PK pack, KTP kit pack), with no minimum order requirement for distributor drop-ships. The go-to-market combines a regional outside-sales team covering the West/South, Northeast, and Rockies, with a distributor network that includes CED and Gexpro, plus direct e-commerce via quickbolt.com. Customers are professional solar installers working across asphalt shingle, EPDM, TPO, tile, stone-coated steel, and metal roof types in residential and light-commercial applications, with key regulatory wins in Miami-Dade County and Florida opening high-velocity hurricane zone markets. The company has no disclosed institutional funding and is privately held.

Name

QuickBOLT

Legal name

Quickscrews International Corporation

Website

https://quickbolt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QuickBOLT is a U.S. specialty hardware brand under Quickscrews International that designs and sells patented solar roof mounting systems — including BoltSeal-based Microflashings, QB1/QB2 kits, tile hooks, and metal-roof mounts — to professional solar installers through distributors, outside sales, and direct e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Livermore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Mounting Products: B2B sale of solar roof mounting hardware including mounts, hooks, flashings, screws, and accessories to solar installers through distributor network and direct sales. Products sold with volume pricing (per KTC, CS, PK units).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

QuickBOLT designs, manufactures, and sells solar roof mounting hardware for residential and commercial solar installations. Its core product lines are the QB1 and QB2 top-mount systems with patented BoltSeal® and Microflashing® technology, along with tile and stone-coated steel roof hooks, deck mounts, metal roof mounts (RibRider®), L-feet, drivers, and the QuickPATCH® roof repair product. Products are sold direct through quickbolt.com and through a national distributor network to professional solar installers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QuickBOLT: Primary brand name for solar mounting products including QB1, QB2, Microflashings, tile hooks, deck mounts, and accessories.

Products and services

• QB2 Solar Mounting System with Microflashing® A 3-part solar roof mounting kit with 3" Microflashing and stainless steel low-profile L-foot for asphalt, EPDM, and TPO roofs. Miami-Dade County NOA approved and designed for fast, sealant-free installation. Sold per KTP.
• QB1 Low Profile Solar Mount with Microflashing® and Miniflashing® QB1 Low Profile with Miniflashing is a multi-roof mount with Microflashing sealing for asphalt, EPDM and TPO roofs and is compatible with Snap N Rack, Unirac, IronRidge, and Eco Fasten racking systems. Sold per KTC (50/Case).
• Microflashing® The world's first UL certified Microflashing. A small flashing that compresses around the bolt as it is driven in, creating a watertight seal without lifting shingles or chemical sealants. Install in under 30 seconds.
• Butyl Bottom Deck Mount Kit Butyl Bottom Deck Mount Kit - Silver with 36 units per case. UL 2703 Recognized Component and Miami-Dade Approved with TAS 100(A)-95 testing. Provides a sealed roof attachment for solar racking.
• Flat Tile Roof Hook A 90° Flat Tile Roof Hook with 38mm height, made from Type 304 stainless steel. Sold 20 per carton. Designed for side-mount rails on flat tile roofs.
• All Tile Roof Hook (Height Adjustable) Height adjustable 8mm range All Tile Roof Hook for curved and flat tile roofs, works with or without battens, made from Type 304 stainless steel. Sold 10 per carton.
• Stone Coated Steel Roof Hook (Miami-Dade Approved) 90° Stone Coated Steel Roof Hook with 18mm height adjust range, sold 20 per carton, Miami-Dade Approved NOA No: 25-0102.04 for high-velocity hurricane zones. Compatible with Decra, Boral, and other SCS manufacturers.
• QB RibRider® Adjustable Metal Roof Mount Adjustable solar mount with 90/180 combo rail mounting and 75mm Butyl base. For exposed fastener, trapezoidal, and ribbed metal roofs. Features rotating L-Foot for different rib widths and angles. Sold 32 per case.
• QuickPATCH® Roof Repair Patch 4"x5" patent-pending roof patch using butyl adhesive on galvanized steel to seal roof holes from missed rafters, wear and tear, or solar array installation/removal. Butyl on top and bottom. Sold 16 per box, 6 boxes per case.
• QuickBOLT Driver (Installation Tool) An installation driver specifically designed for QuickBOLT mounting systems to ensure consistent installation torque and sealing on the roof.
• Conduit Puck™ Kit A conduit support kit for solar installations, providing a sealed roof attachment for electrical conduit runs on solar mounting projects.
• The Throne Standing Seam Mount A 15MM set screw standing seam solar mount for attaching to standing seam metal roofs without roof penetrations, part of the metal roof mounting product line.
• Stainless Steel Solar Mounting Screws Stainless steel wood and solar mounting screws designed for use with QuickBOLT roof attachments and compatible racking systems.
• Stainless Steel L-Foot for QB2 A stainless steel low-profile L-foot designed for use with the QB2 mounting system to attach rails to the roof attachment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.5-2 hours saved per 7kW system installation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NABCEPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuickBOLT is a registered provider of NABCEP Continuing Education. Offers up to 5.5 hours of NABCEP credits through courses on Microflashing, BoltSeal, stone coated steel solar installations, and making solar more affordable.
• Snap N RackcoreTechnology or IntegrationRacking compatibility testing confirms QuickBOLT products work with Snap N Rack rail-less systems.
• UniraccoreTechnology or IntegrationRacking compatibility testing confirms QuickBOLT products are compatible with Unirac racking systems.
• IronRidgecoreTechnology or IntegrationRacking compatibility testing confirms QuickBOLT products work with IronRidge racking systems.
• Eco FastencoreTechnology or IntegrationRacking compatibility testing confirms QuickBOLT products are compatible with Eco Fasten rail-less mounting systems.
• DecracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStone coated steel roof manufacturer. QuickBOLT partners with Decra to ensure product compatibility and has developed recommended hooks for Decra roof profiles.
• BoralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStone coated steel roof manufacturer. QuickBOLT partners with Boral ensuring product compatibility for solar installations on Boral roofs.
• Westlake Royal Roofing SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Unified Steel™ stone coated steel products. QuickBOLT collaborated with Westlake to develop product 17566 specifically for Unified Steel roof profiles. Joint marketing and installation guides available.
• CertainTeedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs of 2021, QuickBOLT's QB2 line is approved for coverage under CertainTeed's warranty program for credentialed installers working on CertainTeed roofs.
• SolarInsureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSolar warranty provider partner offering third-party warranty/insurance plans for solar installations.
• CED (Pompano Beach, Tampa)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCED (City Electric Supply) distributor locations in Florida that carry QuickBOLT QB2 products. Part of distributor network serving solar installers.
• Gexpro (Orlando)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGexpro distributor location in Florida that carries QuickBOLT products. Part of national distributor network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• SolarRoofHook (historical QuickBOLT brand): QuickBOLT's own predecessor brand; included as a reference for the original tile-hook positioning the company built its installer relationships on. Useful to flag the product-line continuity that established QuickBOLT in the tile-roof segment.

Direct peers

• Unirac: Major U.S. solar mounting and racking manufacturer for residential and commercial rooftops. Direct peer: QuickBOLT's QB1/QB2 are tested compatible with Unirac racking, and both companies compete for the same roof-attachment budget on each install.
• IronRidge: A leading U.S. manufacturer of solar racking and mounting components for residential and commercial roofs. Directly comparable as a roof attachment/racking supplier serving the same solar installer channel; QuickBOLT is explicitly tested and listed as compatible with IronRidge systems.
• S-5!: Specialist in metal roof attachments and clamps used for solar, snow retention, and other rooftop equipment. Comparable on the metal-roof solar segment, where QuickBOLT's RibRider competes for the same trapezoidal/corrugated roof installations.
• SnapNRack: Residential and commercial solar racking manufacturer with a strong rail-less offering. Direct peer in residential solar mounting, and a confirmed QuickBOLT compatibility partner — both serve the same U.S. residential installer base.
• Roof Tech: Manufacturer of solar mounting products with a focus on low-profile, shingle-friendly flashing designs for residential rooftops. Direct peer: highly overlapping product philosophy (low-profile flashing-based mounts) competing for the same install crews and roof types.
• Everest Solar Systems: U.S. distributor/manufacturer of solar racking and mounting systems (a K2 Systems brand). Competes with QuickBOLT in residential pitched-roof mounting, often specified by the same installer base.
• K2 Systems: European-headquartered global manufacturer of solar mounting systems with U.S. operations. Direct peer in pitched-roof residential mounting; broader global footprint but overlapping product set in the U.S. residential market.
• EcoFasten: U.S. manufacturer of solar roof attachments and rail-less mounting systems. Closely comparable niche player; QuickBOLT lists EcoFasten among its tested racking partners, indicating overlapping product positioning in the rail-less residential attach market.

Broad incumbents

• Esdec: European-headquartered large-scale solar mounting manufacturer with growing U.S. presence (acquired PMT and PanelClaw). Broader incumbent in residential and commercial mounting, with deeper resources and a wider product portfolio than QuickBOLT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/quickboltsolar
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@QuickBOLT
• Facebookfacebook.com/QuickBOLTsolar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quickbolt
• Instagraminstagram.com/quickboltsolar

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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