David Allen Company, Inc.

What David Allen Company, Inc. does

David Allen Company, Inc. is a privately held specialty flooring and surfaces contractor founded in 1920 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. The company installs terrazzo (epoxy and cementitious), tile (ceramic, porcelain, glass, metal, mosaic), natural stone (marble, granite, travertine, limestone, slate, sandstone, quartz), underlayment, carpet and resilient flooring, polished concrete, and artistic/custom architectural features. Its fabrication capabilities include water jet cutting technology at the Raleigh headquarters, where it maintains a showroom of 67 natural stones sourced from 27 countries. The firm is privately held under Chairman Robert Roberson (who has led the company since purchasing it from founder David G. Allen in 1967), with Art Odom serving as President.

The company serves commercial construction clients through direct enterprise field sales and competitive bidding, targeting large-scale projects in healthcare, higher education, hospitality, government/transportation, and sports/entertainment. Named projects include Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Mayo Clinic, Duke University, PNC Arena, SunTrust Park, Mount Vernon, and the Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte (85,000+ sq ft tile installation). Pricing is project-based with no public pricing disclosed. Geographic coverage spans the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and South Atlantic regions of the United States, supported by six branch offices (Raleigh, Warrenton VA, Fort Lauderdale, Lexington SC, Birmingham, Atlanta).

Revenue is generated through one-time contracted commercial installation engagements obtained via competitive bidding and direct relationships with general contractors, construction managers, architects, and property owners. The business model is service-based with no recurring or subscription revenue stream. The firm holds MIA Accreditation, NTCA Five-Star Contractor status, ABC STEP Diamond safety designation, and was ranked 10th on ABC's 2021 Top Specialty Contractors list (66th on the Top 200 Performers) and was named ABC Contractor of the Year in 2016. No funding rounds, M&A activity, or public market participation are disclosed.

Name

David Allen Company, Inc.

Legal name

David Allen Company, Inc.

Website

https://davidallen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Flooring Contracting Services

NAICS

Flooring Contractors (238330), Flooring Contractors (23833)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Structural Clay Products (3250)

akta.pro primary industry

Terrazzo & Decorative Aggregate Flooring (IMADAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tile & Stone Flooring Installation (HSAPAGAE)

Keywords

• Commercial tile installation
• Terrazzo installation services
• Natural stone flooring
• Specialty flooring contractor
• Polished concrete flooring

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Specialty Contracting Services: David Allen Company generates revenue through commercial installation of tile, stone, terrazzo, underlayment, carpet, resilient flooring, and polished concrete. Projects are typically one-time contracted installations for commercial construction projects, obtained through competitive bidding and direct client relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

David Allen Company is a national specialty flooring and surfaces contractor that installs terrazzo, tile, stone, underlayment, carpet, resilient flooring, polished concrete, and custom artistic surface systems for commercial construction projects. The company serves healthcare, education, hospitality, government, transportation, and sports/entertainment clients across the U.S. with concentration in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and South Atlantic regions, executing installations through competitive bidding and direct enterprise sales.

Product overview

David Allen Company is a specialty flooring and surfaces contractor offering an integrated portfolio of installation services. The core offerings include Terrazzo (epoxy and cementitious systems with various color options), Tile (ceramic, porcelain, glass, mosaic), Stone (marble, granite, natural stone), Underlayment, Carpet and Resilient Flooring, and Polished Concrete. Additional services include Artistic/Creative Services for custom art installations, Ventilated Façade systems, Epoxy Flooring, Specialty Concrete Services, Precast Products, and Exterior Cladding Systems. The company operates as a general contractor with in-house expertise across these surface installation disciplines, serving commercial, institutional, and industrial projects primarily in the Southeast United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Terrazzo Installation Installation of terrazzo flooring and wall systems, including epoxy and cementitious terrazzo with various color options including white, gray, marble aggregates, and exotic aggregates. Provided to commercial, healthcare, education, hospitality, and government clients.
• Tile Installation Installation of ceramic, porcelain, glass, metal, and mosaic tile for floors, countertops, and walls in commercial projects.
• Stone Installation Sourcing and installation of natural stone including marble, granite, travertine, limestone, slate, sandstone, and quartz for facades, floors, and interior finishes.
• Underlayment Installation Installation of flooring underlayment systems for commercial and institutional projects.
• Carpet and Resilient Flooring Installation of carpet and resilient flooring solutions for commercial spaces.
• Polished Concrete Services Specialty concrete polishing services for commercial and industrial floors producing durable and aesthetic floor finishes.
• Artistic/Creative Services Custom design and installation of artistic elements including corporate art pieces from stone, terrazzo, tile, and metals, as well as custom architectural features personalized for each project.
• Ventilated Façade Systems Design and installation of ventilated exterior façade systems for commercial buildings.
• Precast Products Manufacturing and installation of precast terrazzo, concrete, and resinous material products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40-year lifecycle cost of epoxy terrazzo at $27/sq ft vs $74/sq ft for carpet
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rise Against HungerminorOthers · 1 January 2018David Allen Company partnered with Rise Against Hunger (formerly Stop Hunger Now) for 4 consecutive years, hosting meal packaging events. The company has packaged over 40,000 meals, including 10,000 meals in one hour during the 2018 event.
• Marble Institute of America (MIA+BSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDavid Allen Company is a member of the Marble Institute of America, which merged with Building Stone Institute (BSI) to form MIA+BSI, serving over 1900 members in 55 countries. MIA Accreditation recognizes companies meeting highest standards for business activities, product knowledge, reliability, fabrication and installation.
• National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDavid Allen Company is an NTCA Five-Star Contractor member. NTCA is the world's largest tile contractor association with over 1,300 members representing 10,000+ installers. The company actively participates in NTCA awards and industry leadership.
• National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association (NTMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDavid Allen Company is a member of NTMA, which establishes national standards for terrazzo floor and wall systems. Membership requires meeting rigid proficiency standards and participating in continuing education seminars.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDavid Allen Company is an ABC member, ranked 10th on ABC's 2021 Top Specialty Contractors list and 66th on ABC's Top 200 Performers. ABC represents 21,000+ members and provides safety recognition through STEP Safety Management System.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany maintains membership in AGC, which represents over 26,000 firms including 6,500+ leading general contractors and 9,000+ specialty-contracting firms.
• Sika ScofieldcoreTechnology or IntegrationSika Scofield partnered with David Allen Company on the Raleigh Union Station polished concrete project. Sika Scofield is a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals and construction materials, and displayed the completed project on their home page.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mohawk Industries: One of the world's largest flooring manufacturers with broad residential and commercial product lines including tile, stone, and resilient flooring. Competes with David Allen in adjacent parts of the value chain (product supply) but does not perform specialty installation directly at scale.
• CornerStone Building Brands: Large manufacturer of exterior building products including cladding, stone veneer, and architectural systems used in commercial construction. Broadly comparable as a building products company serving commercial construction; competes in adjacent categories rather than David Allen's core flooring installation.
• Shaw Industries: Largest U.S. carpet manufacturer and a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary with a broad commercial and residential flooring portfolio. Overlaps with David Allen on commercial flooring specification and supply, but operates as a manufacturer rather than a specialty installation contractor.
• Holcim: Global building materials leader with major cement, concrete, and aggregates operations relevant to terrazzo and polished concrete inputs. Adjacent rather than directly competitive; serves as upstream materials ecosystem participant for David Allen's concrete-based flooring work.
• Interface: Major commercial modular carpet and resilient flooring manufacturer with strong specification presence in commercial interiors. Comparable to David Allen on commercial flooring specification channels but does not directly compete on terrazzo, tile, or stone installation.

Direct peers

• T.B. Penick & Sons: One of the largest commercial terrazzo, tile, and masonry specialty contractors in the U.S. with comparable national reach across institutional and commercial projects. Directly comparable to David Allen on product mix (terrazzo, tile, masonry), customer profile (healthcare, education, government), and project-bidding GTM motion.
• Roman Mosaic & Tile Company: Commercial terrazzo, tile, and mosaic specialty contractor with a comparable focus on craftsmanship-intensive institutional projects. Directly competes with David Allen for the same bid pool of healthcare, education, and government flooring projects.
• H.J. Martin & Son: Large family-owned commercial specialty flooring contractor with installation services spanning tile, stone, terrazzo, and carpet across the Midwest and nationally. Closely comparable to David Allen on business model (project-based commercial specialty installation), product breadth, and reliance on craftsmanship-driven bid wins.
• Continental Terrazzo & Stone: Specialty contractor focused on terrazzo and natural stone installation for commercial and institutional projects. Directly comparable to David Allen's terrazzo and stone core product lines and similar vertical mix including healthcare, education, and corporate work.

Others

• Sika AG: Swiss specialty chemicals and construction materials manufacturer, including the Sika Scofield line used in David Allen's Raleigh Union Station polished concrete project. Functions as a material supplier/partner rather than a direct installer competitor, but relevant ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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