Nelbud Services
Nelbud Services, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Egg Harbor City, NJ, is the largest self-performing U.S. provider of commercial kitchen fire protection, exhaust hood cleaning, grease trap, hood system repair, and virus disinfection services, operating 20 service centers serving enterprise restaurants, hospitality, healthcare, education, and manufacturing accounts.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1981
- HeadquartersEgg Harbor City, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Nelbud Services does
Nelbud Services (legal entity: Nelbud Service Group Inc., headquartered in Egg Harbor City, NJ) is a privately held, commercial-services company founded in 1981 that delivers fire protection, kitchen exhaust hood cleaning, grease trap maintenance, hood system repair, and virus disinfection services to enterprise and mid-market customers across the United States. The company self-performs work through 20 strategically located service centers spanning the Midwest, East Coast and Las Vegas, and claims to be the largest self-performing exhaust hood cleaning, fire protection and waste water service company in the U.S. Its technical backbone is an ISO 9001:2015 certified service process built around OSHA, NFPA, EPA and CDC standards, supported by a 24/7 cloud-based customer portal that schedules service, captures before/after photo and video documentation, and stores FOG compliance reports; vendor-partner coverage outside self-performing regions is orchestrated through the ServiceTrade field-service platform. The company also deploys proprietary processes such as line jetting for drain-line scouring up to 200 feet and an EPA-registered, 99.99% kill-rate disinfection protocol introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nelbud makes money primarily through recurring inspection, cleaning, maintenance and compliance contracts (described in source materials as subscription-style) with multi-location commercial accounts such as restaurants, hotels, casinos, sports stadiums, healthcare facilities, schools and manufacturing plants, supplemented by professional-services revenue from hood system repair and one-time virus disinfection engagements. Go-to-market is enterprise and mid-market field sales with direct phone quoting (855-NELBUD-9), a website-driven top-of-funnel, and a vendor partner channel for geographies outside self-performing areas. The company received investment from Merion Investment Partners in 2011, acquired Great Lakes Fire & Safety in April 2021, and is led by CEO Michael Crafton, with founder Nelson Dilg serving as CEO Emeritus; ownership beyond the Merion stake is not publicly disclosed.
Nelbud Services firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Nelbud Services
- Legal name
- Nelbud Service Group Inc.
- Website
- https://nelbud.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1981
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Nelbud Services, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Egg Harbor City, NJ, is the largest self-performing U.S. provider of commercial kitchen fire protection, exhaust hood cleaning, grease trap, hood system repair, and virus disinfection services, operating 20 service centers serving enterprise restaurants, hospitality, healthcare, education, and manufacturing accounts.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Nelbud Services industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Fire Protection and Kitchen Exhaust Services
- NAICS
- Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Testing, Inspection, Maintenance & Compliance Services (NFPA/Local Code) (HSAHAFAG)
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Where Nelbud Services is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Egg Harbor City
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices23 records
Markets served
Nelbud Services business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Fire Protection Services: Inspection, installation, repair and maintenance of fire extinguishers, suppression systems, sprinklers, fire alarms, exit lights, and special hazard systems for commercial kitchens and facilities.
- Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning: Professional exhaust hood cleaning per NFPA 96 standards including ductwork, filters, and exhaust fans. Performed to bare metal standard with documentation.
- Grease Trap Cleaning & Line Jetting: Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) removal from grease traps inside and outside facilities, including licensed waste hauling and FOG reporting for regulatory compliance.
- Virus Disinfection Services: COVID-19 and general pathogen disinfection services using EPA-registered agents, hot water pressure washing, surface wiping, and fogging for commercial facilities nationwide.
- Hood System Repair & Maintenance: Repair, maintenance, and parts for pollution control units (PCU), pre-engineered hood wash systems, UV systems, electrostatic precipitators, and other exhaust equipment.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Nelbud Services product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Nelbud Services is a national provider of commercial kitchen fire protection, exhaust hood cleaning, grease trap cleaning and line jetting, and hood system repair services for restaurants, hospitality venues, sports facilities, healthcare facilities, and other commercial kitchens. The company delivers these services through 20 strategically located service centers across the U.S., with all work performed to ISO 9001:2015 certified processes aligned with NFPA 96, OSHA, EPA, and CDC standards. A 24/7 cloud-based customer portal provides scheduling, before/after photo documentation, real-time service tracking, and compliance reporting.
Product overview
Nelbud Services offers a unified suite of commercial kitchen maintenance and safety services spanning five core offerings: Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning (ISO 9001-2015 certified process for exhaust hood, filter, ductwork, and fan cleaning per NFPA 96), Fire Protection & Suppression Systems (inspection, installation, and repair of suppression systems, extinguishers, sprinklers, alarms, and exit lights), Grease Trap Cleaning & Line Jetting Services (FOG removal with line jetting up to 200 feet), Hood System Repair (maintenance for PCU, ESP, UV, and pre-engineered hood wash systems), and Virus Disinfection Services (EPA-registered disinfection with documentation). These services are delivered through 20 strategically located service centers across the U.S., supported by a customer portal providing 24/7 access to scheduling, before/after photos, videos, and compliance reporting.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning Commercial kitchen exhaust hood cleaning service using ISO 9001:2015 certified processes for exhaust hood, filter, ductwork, and exhaust fan cleaning, ensuring compliance with NFPA 96 standards. Targeted at restaurants, hotels, casinos, sports venues, and other commercial kitchens.
- Fire Protection & Suppression Systems Comprehensive fire protection services including inspection, installation, and repair of kitchen suppression systems, fire extinguishers, exit lights, sprinklers, fire alarms, and special hazard systems for commercial facilities.
- Grease Trap Cleaning & Line Jetting Services Grease trap cleaning service removing fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from traps inside and outside facilities, including licensed waste hauling, FOG reporting for regulatory compliance, and proprietary line jetting up to 200 feet.
- Hood System Repair Repair, maintenance, and parts services for pollution control units (PCU), electrostatic precipitators (ESP), UV systems, pre-engineered hood wash systems, and exhaust equipment from manufacturers including Gaylord, Halton, VentMaster, and CaptiveAire.
- Virus Disinfection Services COVID-19 and virus disinfection services using EPA-registered agents with 99.99% kill rate, including surface cleaning, hot water pressure washing, fogging treatment, and proof of service documentation for commercial facilities.
Quantifiable outcome
- 55% of all restaurant fires start in the kitchen - professional hood cleaning reduces this risk
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Nelbud Services
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Nelbud Services technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Nelbud Services partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- ServiceTradecoreNelbud uses ServiceTrade field service software platform for vendor partnership management. Vendors receive free access to the software to receive work orders, schedule service dates, clock in/out via mobile app, take before/after pictures, and submit invoices for payment.
- Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning CompaniesminorNelbud seeks Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning, Fire Protection, Grease Trap Cleaning, and Technical Services companies as vendor partners to perform work in areas outside Nelbud's self-performing coverage. Partners receive access to national accounts, expanded marketing, and growth opportunities.
- Fire Protection CompaniesminorNelbud seeks Fire Protection companies as vendor partners to perform fire suppression, sprinkler, alarm, and extinguisher services in areas outside self-performing coverage. Partners receive access to national accounts through Nelbud's ISO 9001:2015 certified operations.
- Technical Services CompaniesminorNelbud seeks Technical Services companies for services including ESP unit maintenance, UV services, water wash inspections, PCU unit maintenance, and hood system repair. Vendors are set up as subcontractors after signing Vendor Services Agreement and providing Certificate of Insurance and W-9.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Nelbud Services competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Cintas Corporation: Large publicly-traded commercial services company whose Fire Protection division offers fire extinguisher, suppression, alarm, and sprinkler services to commercial facilities — directly overlapping Nelbud's fire protection line as part of a broader uniform, restroom, and first-aid portfolio.
- Koorsen Fire & Security: Regional fire protection and security services company operating across the Midwest and Southeast, providing fire suppression, sprinkler, alarm, and extinguisher services — directly comparable to Nelbud's fire protection portfolio within a broader security-focused offering.
- APi Group: Large publicly-traded holding company of fire and life safety service businesses (including APi National Service Group) providing fire suppression, alarm, and sprinkler inspection and maintenance — comparable to Nelbud's fire protection line at meaningful scale.
- Impact Fire Services: Multi-region fire and life safety services provider offering suppression, sprinkler, alarm, and extinguisher inspection and installation — competes with Nelbud in the fire protection segment for commercial and institutional customers.
- Allied Fire Protection: Multi-state fire protection contractor providing fire sprinkler, suppression, alarm, and extinguisher services across the western U.S. — comparable to Nelbud's fire protection offering for commercial customers.
- ServiceMaster Clean (commercial): National commercial janitorial and specialty cleaning franchise network whose commercial disinfection and specialty cleaning services overlap with Nelbud's virus disinfection and commercial cleaning offerings for enterprise customers.
Direct peers
- HOODZ International: Franchise-based commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning company serving restaurants and food service operators across the U.S. — the most direct comparable to Nelbud's kitchen hood cleaning core service.
- Restaurant Technologies: Provider of commercial kitchen exhaust hood and cooking oil management services, including hood cleaning and grease handling, serving restaurant chains nationally — overlaps Nelbud's hood cleaning and grease trap service lines.
- Tantara Services Group: Commercial cleaning and facility services company providing kitchen exhaust cleaning, hood cleaning, and related services to restaurant operators — direct comparable to Nelbud's core hood cleaning business.
- VFS Fire & Security Services: Fire and life safety services provider serving commercial facilities with fire suppression, alarm, sprinkler, and inspection services — directly comparable to Nelbud's fire protection service line for enterprise and mid-market customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Nelbud Services social profiles
Digital presenceNelbud Services compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Nelbud Services financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Nelbud Services leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Nelbud Services funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Nelbud Services M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Nelbud Services
What does Nelbud Services do?
Nelbud Services is a national provider of commercial kitchen fire protection, exhaust hood cleaning, grease trap cleaning and line jetting, and hood system repair services for restaurants, hospitality venues, sports facilities, healthcare facilities, and other commercial kitchens. The company delivers these services through 20 strategically located service centers across the U.S., with all work performed to ISO 9001:2015 certified processes aligned with NFPA 96, OSHA, EPA, and CDC standards. A 24/7 cloud-based customer portal provides scheduling, before/after photo documentation, real-time service tracking, and compliance reporting.
Is Nelbud Services a public or private company?
Nelbud Services is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Nelbud Services founded?
Nelbud Services was founded in 1981. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Nelbud Services based?
Nelbud Services is headquartered in Egg Harbor City, United States, in the North America region.
How does Nelbud Services make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Fire Protection Services are the primary driver. The others are kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning, grease Trap Cleaning & Line Jetting, virus Disinfection Services and hood System Repair & Maintenance.
Who are Nelbud Services's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Cintas Corporation, Koorsen Fire & Security, APi Group, Impact Fire Services, Allied Fire Protection and ServiceMaster Clean (commercial). Direct peers are HOODZ International, Restaurant Technologies, Tantara Services Group and VFS Fire & Security Services.
Does Nelbud Services have an API?
No public API is recorded for Nelbud Services.
What industry is Nelbud Services in?
Nelbud Services's product category is Commercial Fire Protection and Kitchen Exhaust Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAHAFAG, Testing, Inspection, Maintenance & Compliance Services (NFPA/Local Code). Its NAICS code is 561621.