What Heinrich Schmid does

Heinrich Schmid is a privately held German multi-trade craft and construction group (Handwerksunternehmen), founded in 1914 and headquartered in Reutlingen. The company delivers an integrated portfolio of 21 specialist trades — centered on painting (Malerarbeiten), drywall construction (Trockenbau), and thermal insulation (Wärmedämmung), and extending to fire protection, facade renovation, flooring, tiling, sealing technology, technical building drying, roofing, facility management, stucco/plaster work, mold remediation, carpentry, heating and plumbing, electrical installation, steel and concrete protection, project and construction management, and fire protection engineering. Project execution is supported by approximately 7,000 employees, including 900 apprentices, organized across 200+ branch offices in Germany and Switzerland (with additional presence in France and Spain) and structured through the legal entities Heinrich Schmid GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) and Heinrich Schmid AG (Switzerland), with a German sub-brand HEIDECKE Malerwerkstätten.

The underlying delivery model is a single-source, multi-trade general-contractor platform: customers receive one point of contact coordinating all trades from planning through turnkey handover, with no subcontractor chains. Revenue is generated on a project-by-project basis through quote-based contracts covering new construction, renovation, modernization, restoration, and ongoing facility management for B2B clients (commercial, industrial, public sector, real estate, and enterprise tenants) and residential property owners. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; billing typically follows multi-year contract cycles tied to project scope. Customer acquisition relies on a direct, branch-led go-to-market motion (website inquiry, phone, walk-in) supported by a project-reference library on the corporate site, rather than intermediaries or channel partners.

Commercially, the company serves a diversified enterprise base including Lufthansa, Deutsche Bahn, GE HealthCare, Klett Verlag, Allplan/Nemetschek Group, the Agentur für Arbeit (Ludwigshafen), and heritage public-sector clients such as Stadt Zell am Harmersbach (€10.5M modernization contract completed July 2024). The portfolio is materially exposed to DACH construction and energy-renovation demand drivers, including thermal-insulation mandates, fire-protection retrofits, and heritage restoration. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed; no parent company, PE sponsor, or institutional investor ownership has been identified, and the group operates without a stock-exchange listing.

Name

Heinrich Schmid

Legal name

Heinrich Schmid GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://heinrich-schmid.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Heinrich Schmid is a privately held German multi-trade craft and construction group delivering 21 integrated specialist trades — from painting and drywall to fire protection and project management — through 200+ branches and 7,000 employees across Germany, Switzerland, France, and Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-trade construction and renovation services

NAICS

Specialty Trade Contractors (238), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Other Building Finishing Contractors (238390)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Painting, Decorating & Wallcoverings (IMAFANAI)

Keywords

• Painting and coating services
• Drywall construction
• Building renovation services
• Fire protection services
• Facility management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Reutlingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction and Craftsmanship Services: Project-based revenue from painting, drywall construction, facade renovation, and 19 additional specialist trades. Revenue is generated through direct client contracts for new construction, renovation, modernization, and restoration projects across residential, commercial, and public sector clients. Billing is typically per project based on scope of work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Heinrich Schmid is a multi-trade craft and construction group delivering 21 integrated specialist trades from a network of 200+ branch locations across Germany and Switzerland. The portfolio centers on painting (Malerarbeiten), drywall construction (Trockenbau), thermal insulation (Wärmedämmung), and project/construction management, complemented by steel and concrete protection, flooring, tiling, fire protection, facade renovation, sealing technology, technical building drying, roofing, facility management, stucco and plaster work, mold remediation, carpentry, HVAC, electrical installation, and fire protection engineering. The company operates as a general contractor coordinating all trades from planning through turnkey delivery using its own craftsmen rather than subcontractors.

Product overview

Heinrich Schmid is a multi-trade craft and construction company offering 21 integrated services under one roof. The portfolio centers on three core competencies: Malerarbeiten (painting and coatings), Trockenbau (drywall/interior construction), and Wärmedämmung (thermal insulation), complemented by comprehensive project and construction management services. The company operates as a general contractor coordinating all trades from planning through turnkey delivery. Additional specialized services include steel and concrete protection, flooring, tiling, fire protection, facade renovation, sealing technology, technical building drying, roofing, facility management, stucco and plaster work, mold remediation, carpentry, heating/plumbing, electrical installation, and fire protection engineering. With approximately 7,000 employees across 200 locations in Germany and Switzerland, the company delivers both residential and commercial construction projects ranging from interior renovations to full building construction, often highlighting its ability to provide all services from a single source.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Malerarbeiten (Painting and Coating Services) Interior and exterior painting services including facade coating, wall painting, decorative techniques, and wallpapering for residential, commercial, and public buildings.
• Trockenbau (Drywall Construction) Interior construction using drywall systems including partition walls, suspended ceilings, dry floors, system floors, and building elements for residential and commercial projects.
• Wärmedämmung (Thermal Insulation) Building thermal insulation services including cellar ceiling insulation, energy consulting, interior insulation, and thermal composite systems for energy efficiency.
• Projekt- und Baumanagement (Project and Construction Management) General contractor services coordinating all trades from planning to turnkey completion, including construction management, project steering, and development for comprehensive building projects.
• Stahl- und Betonschutz (Steel and Concrete Protection) Structural protection services including corrosion protection, concrete repair, crack repair, waterproofing, and CFK laminates for maintaining building integrity.
• Bodenlegearbeiten (Flooring Installation) Floor installation services including parquet, linoleum, PVC, laminate, textile floors, and screed work for residential and commercial spaces.
• Fliesenlegearbeiten (Tiling) Ceramic tile installation for floors and walls including natural stone tiles, mosaic tiles, floor leveling, and brick facades.
• Brandschutz (Fire Protection) Fire protection services including fire-resistant walls and ceilings (F90/F120), fire door installation, cable and pipe penetrations, and fire protection documentation.
• Bodenbeschichtungen (Industrial Floor Coatings) Industrial and commercial floor coating systems including epoxy resin floors, ESD floor systems, WHG containment, and floor markings.
• Fassadensanierung (Facade Renovation) Facade restoration and renovation including high-pressure cleaning, impregnation, stone facades, surface treatment, and graffiti removal.
• Abdichtungstechnik (Sealing Technology) Building waterproofing services including post-construction waterproofing, spray concrete, cellar sealing, fresh concrete composite membrane, and injection sealing.
• Technische Gebäudetrocknung (Technical Building Drying) Professional building drying and complete renovation after water damage including leak detection, disinfection, and damage restoration.
• Fassadentechnik (Facade Technology) Facade systems including ventilated rear facades (VHF), facade planning, joint planning, and installation of insulation and panel materials for building exteriors.
• Dachdeckarbeiten (Roofing) Roofing services including new roof construction, roof renovation, and roof waterproofing for various building types.
• Facility Management Facility management services for ongoing building maintenance and operational support.
• Stuck- und Putzarbeiten (Stucco and Plaster Work) Interior and exterior plastering services including interior plaster, exterior plaster, climatic plasters, renovation plaster, and decorative stucco work.
• Schimmelsanierung (Mold Remediation) Mold detection, analysis, prevention measures, and professional remediation for residential and commercial properties affected by mold.
• Schreinerei & Möbelbau (Carpentry and Furniture) Custom carpentry and furniture manufacturing for interior fit-outs and built-in furniture solutions.
• Heizung & Sanitär (Heating and Plumbing) Heating and plumbing installation services for residential and commercial buildings.
• Elektroinstallation (Electrical Installation) Electrical installation services for buildings including new installations and upgrades.
• Ingenieurleistungen im Brandschutz (Fire Protection Engineering Services) Engineering services for fire protection planning and documentation for construction projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rathaus Zell am Harmersbach project: 696 m² facade renovation, 291 m² capillary-active interior insulation, 1,117 m² Q3 lime smooth plaster, 47 m dynamic crack repair, completed July 2024 with investment volume of €10.5 million
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• APi Group: APi Group is a global multi-trade specialty services platform (safety, fire suppression, industrial services) with a similar multi-trade integrated services model. Closest international comparable to Heinrich Schmid's single-source, multi-trade approach across building lifecycle services.
• EMCOR Group: EMCOR provides mechanical and electrical construction, building services, and industrial services through a multi-branch network. Comparable as a large multi-trade building services platform with similar project-based revenue and skilled-labor-heavy model.
• Comfort Systems USA: Comfort Systems delivers mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation services through a branch network. Highly comparable as a multi-trade specialty contractor serving commercial/industrial clients with project-based execution.
• Geiger Group: German multi-trade construction services group (facade, interior fit-out, renovation) operating across multiple German locations. Directly comparable DACH multi-trade contractor with similar integrated service portfolio.
• Zech Group: German family-owned construction group offering real estate, building construction, and multi-trade services across multiple locations. Directly comparable as a German multi-trade contractor with similar scale and customer profile.
• Implenia: Swiss-headquartered construction and real estate services provider with multi-trade capabilities across new build, renovation, and infrastructure. Comparable to Heinrich Schmid's DACH operating model and Switzerland footprint.

Broad incumbents

• STRABAG SE: One of Europe's largest construction groups with full general contractor and specialty trade services across DACH and CEE. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping trade capabilities, though far larger scale.
• BayWa AG: German diversified group with construction materials and building services exposure. Included as a broad incumbent with adjacent building services and renovation capabilities in the DACH market.

Emerging players

• Sto SE & Co. KGaA: German specialist in facade systems, coatings, and thermal insulation, including a contractor/applicator network. Comparable as a DACH specialist in facade and thermal insulation, an overlapping niche within Heinrich Schmid's service portfolio.

Others

• Knauf Group: Global manufacturer of drywall, insulation, and plasterboard systems; not a contractor but a key supplier and category shaper for drywall and plaster trades in which Heinrich Schmid operates. Included as an adjacent ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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