Kerfoot

Commercial Electrical Contractingkerfoot.com.au

Kerfoot is an Australian commercial and industrial electrical contractor founded in 1970, delivering mechanical electrical, energy services, lighting-control integration, and maintenance across healthcare, education, industrial, and heritage facilities in Australia.

Company typePrivate
Founded1970
HeadquartersSeven Hills, Australia
Headcount51–100
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

What Kerfoot does

Kerfoot is an Australian commercial and industrial electrical contractor founded in 1970 and headquartered in Seven Hills, Sydney, NSW. The company delivers mechanical electrical contracting, energy services, lighting-control integration, and ongoing service and maintenance to customers across healthcare, education, cultural-heritage, industrial, hire, rail, and club sectors in Australia. Its operational footprint includes a fleet of 20+ service vehicles and demonstrated nationwide delivery capability spanning NSW, VIC, and QLD.

Its core proprietary technology is the RAPIX lighting control system, a DALI-compliant platform for commercial lighting integration, extended by the RAPIX Emergency product for emergency-lighting applications. The company also executes switchboard manufacturing, energy-efficiency retrofits, and 24/7 emergency response services, with certified-installer relationships across technology partners including Schneider and Clipsal. It achieved Triple Certification across quality, safety, and environmental management systems in December 2022 and won the NECA National Award in 2016.

Kerfoot's business model is project-based electrical contracting supplemented by recurring maintenance and emergency-service revenue. Customers include Westmead Hospital, St Vincent's Private Hospital, the Australian National Maritime Museum, Kennards Hire (a multi-state rollout of 200+ switchboards across NSW, VIC, and QLD within an 18-month window), Plasser Australia, Pymble Ladies College, and Dooleys Catholic Club. Individual hospital project values are cited in the $500K-$2M range, with maintenance and energy-service work generating annuity-style recurring revenue that complements the project pipeline.

Kerfoot firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Kerfoot
Legal name: Kerfoot Pty Ltd
Website: https://kerfoot.com.au
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1970
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 51–100 employees
Short description: Kerfoot is an Australian commercial and industrial electrical contractor founded in 1970, delivering mechanical electrical, energy services, lighting-control integration, and maintenance across healthcare, education, industrial, and heritage facilities in Australia.
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Kerfoot industry classification

Industry

Product category: Commercial Electrical Contracting
NAICS: Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)
SIC: Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)
akta.pro primary industry: Street Lighting & Area Lighting EPC / Maintenance (EUAEACAH)
akta.pro secondary industries: Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA), Engine Generator & Microgrid Power Plant EPC (Diesel/Gas Recip) (EUAEAAAJ)

Keywords

Commercial electrical contracting
Industrial electrical installations
Electrical maintenance services
Lighting control systems
Energy management services

Where Kerfoot is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Seven Hills
HQ country: Australia
HQ region: Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

Kerfoot business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

Electrical Installation Projects: Design, supply and installation of electrical services for commercial and industrial projects including new constructions, fitouts, and infrastructure upgrades.
Service and Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing service agreements, programmed preventative maintenance (PPM), and emergency breakdown services with 24/7 availability.
Testing and Compliance Services: RCD testing, thermographic scanning, test and tag, switchboard testing, statutory testing, and compliance certification services.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Other	Multi-year contract	Project-based electrical services - custom quotes

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Kerfoot product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Kerfoot is a commercial and industrial electrical contractor that designs, supplies, installs, and maintains electrical systems across NSW, Australia. Service lines include mechanical electrical (HVAC, switchboards, building management controls), energy services (storage, EV charging, efficiency retrofits), 24/7 service and programmed maintenance, and integration systems centred on the Australia-designed RAPIX DALI lighting control platform. Customers span healthcare, education, commercial property, industrial/infrastructure, heritage, and government sectors with both project-based installations and recurring service agreements.

Product overview

Kerfoot is a commercial and industrial electrical contractor offering a portfolio of integrated electrical solutions. Their core offerings include mechanical electrical services (HVAC installations, switchboards, building management controls), energy services (storage systems, EV charging, efficiency retrofits), and comprehensive maintenance programs. The product portfolio is organized around their RAPIX lighting control system as the primary technology platform, complemented by add-on modules for emergency monitoring, energy management, audio visual integration, and industrial automation (PLC). Additional services include data/communications infrastructure, project design, and 24/7 emergency support. The architecture follows a platform-plus-modules model where RAPIX serves as the central lighting control system with specialized integrations and extensions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

Kerfoot: Primary commercial brand for electrical services including mechanical-electrical, energy, integrations, and project management services.

Products and services

Mechanical Electrical Services Electrical installations for HVAC equipment, mechanical service switchboards, and building management control systems for commercial and industrial facilities, delivered as a core contracting service.
Energy Services Comprehensive energy solutions including energy storage systems, vehicle (EV) charging systems, and energy efficiency retrofit services for commercial properties.
Service & Maintenance 24-hour emergency breakdown repairs, programmed preventative maintenance, statutory testing, and ongoing service agreements for commercial and industrial electrical systems.
RAPIX Lighting Control System A complete DALI-compliant lighting control solution based on Ethernet and DALI protocols, designed in Australia. Provides zone controllers, visualisation software, application controllers, and modular switches for commercial building lighting networks, with 128-bit encryption and Xi-extended intelligence for DALI.
Switchboard Testing & Replacement Commercial and industrial switchboard testing, repair, replacement and upgrade services including thermographic scanning and compliance certification, demonstrated through 200+ switchboard upgrades delivered for Kennards Hire across Australia and New Zealand.
Project Design & Estimating Electrical project design, cost estimation and planning services for commercial and industrial construction projects.
Project Management End-to-end project management for electrical installations ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget across commercial and industrial builds.
Energy Storage Systems Design, supply and installation of energy storage systems for commercial properties to enable on-site energy storage and management.
Vehicle Charging Systems Supply and installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for commercial properties.
Energy Efficiency Retrofit Energy efficiency retrofit services for commercial properties including LED lighting upgrades, with claimed energy cost reductions of up to 82% in lighting.
Data & Communications Infrastructure Data and phone line installation, relocation and repair services including network design, fibre optics and wireless networks for commercial projects.
Lighting Control Systems Integration Integration of multi-vendor lighting control systems including Clipsal C-Bus, Dynalite, KNX, DALI and RAPIX for commercial buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

Up to 82% reduction in lighting energy costs with energy-efficient lighting practices
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Companies that use Kerfoot

Customer profile

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Kerfoot technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Kerfoot partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

NECA (National Electrical and Communications Association)coreOthersKerfoot is a proud member of NECA NSW and actively participates in industry awards, including multiple state and national excellence awards with wins and commendations.
Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for electrical distribution, switchboards, and building management control systems. Logo displayed on accreditations page.
ClipsalcoreTechnology or IntegrationC-Bus lighting control system provider. Kerfoot installed C-Bus systems at National Maritime Museum and other facilities. Part of Schneider Electric family.
RAPIXcoreTechnology or IntegrationRAPIX is the total commissioning software and hardware suite solution for DALI Lighting Control and DALI Emergency. Designed in Australia. Kerfoot is a certified installer and promotes RAPIX solutions.
DynalitecoreTechnology or IntegrationLighting control system provider integrated into Kerfoot's solution offerings alongside RAPIX, DALI, KNX, and CBUS systems.
EcoSmart ElectricianscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy efficiency certification program. Kerfoot electricians are EcoSmart accredited, helping clients save money, become more energy efficient, and reduce carbon footprint.
FluoroCycleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational voluntary scheme for recycling lamps containing mercury. Kerfoot is an approved signatory since September 2012.
DNV GLcoreOthersCertification body for management systems. DNV GL certified Kerfoot for ISO Management Systems.
Cm3minorOthersOHS verification service. Kerfoot is Cm3 verified for occupational health and safety compliance.
ArupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering consultancy. Worked with Kerfoot on Vivid 2017 'Tidal' installation at 120 meter lane-way. Inspire Big Screen and Amplify (AMP) also involved in project.
Club ClipsalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClipsal's loyalty program. Kerfoot is a Club Clipsal member.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Kerfoot competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Kerfoot compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance7 records

Kerfoot financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Kerfoot leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Kerfoot funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

Kerfoot M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Kerfoot

What does Kerfoot do?

Is Kerfoot a public or private company?

Kerfoot is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.

When was Kerfoot founded?

Kerfoot was founded in 1970. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Kerfoot based?

Kerfoot is headquartered in Seven Hills, Australia, in the Oceania region.

How does Kerfoot make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Electrical Installation Projects are the primary driver. The others are service and Maintenance Contracts and testing and Compliance Services.

Does Kerfoot have an API?

No public API is recorded for Kerfoot.

What industry is Kerfoot in?

Kerfoot's product category is Commercial Electrical Contracting. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAEACAH, Street Lighting & Area Lighting EPC / Maintenance, with a secondary code of IMAGAEAA, Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards). Its NAICS code is 33513 and its SIC code is 3640.