What J. Becher & Associates does

J. Becher & Associates, Inc. is a Minnesota-based, privately held electrical and technology contracting firm founded in 1987 and headquartered in Rogers, Minnesota, serving the Twin Cities metropolitan area and surrounding communities. The company operates across three integrated service lines: Electrical Solutions (new construction, renovation, retrofit, and service for residential, multi-family, commercial, and industrial properties), Technology Solutions (low-voltage integration including home automation, security, AV, structured wiring, access control, EV charging, and fire alarm), and Service & Maintenance (including recurring monitoring and Protection Plans). Its workforce of 101-250 includes union-trained electricians sourced through the Minneapolis Electrical JATC apprenticeship program.

The company's product portfolio spans core electrical contracting plus a deep low-voltage stack built on third-party platforms: ELAN whole-home automation, Alarm.com security and monitoring, Lutron lighting (Gold Dealer), Sonos/Sonance/SpeakerCraft audio, Sony home theater, ChargePoint EV charging, SPAN smart panels, SALTO access control, and JellyFish outdoor lighting. Revenue is generated through project-based installation contracts with builders and homeowners, recurring monthly Alarm.com monitoring subscriptions, annual Maintenance & Protection Plans, and managed EV charging solutions. The 2022 acquisition of Pro-Tech Security Systems expanded in-house low-voltage expertise in CCTV, access control, and structured wiring.

Commercially, J. Becher sells through direct field sales, a builder partnership channel with major Twin Cities developers (Lennar, Iverson Homes, Mattamy, CalAtlantic, Hanson Builders, Lang Builders), industry event participation (Parade of Homes, Builders & Remodelers Show), and a website-driven quote request flow. Distribution is regional with no disclosed geographic expansion beyond Minnesota. The company is privately held by founder Jerry Becher with no institutional ownership disclosed, and revenue is not publicly reported.

Name

J. Becher & Associates

Legal name

J. Becher & Associates, Inc.

Website

https://jbecher.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rogers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Services: New construction electrical installation, renovation, and retrofit services for residential and commercial properties. Revenue generated through project-based contracts with builders, contractors, and property owners.
2. Low Voltage Systems Installation: Home automation, security systems, fire alarm, access control, structured wiring, and home entertainment installation services for residential and commercial customers.
3. Security Monitoring Services: Monthly monitoring services for security and fire alarm systems through Alarm.com platform. Recurring revenue stream from subscription-based monitoring contracts.
4. Service and Maintenance: Maintenance and protection programs offering ongoing electrical and technology system servicing, troubleshooting, and repair. Includes annual inspection services and emergency response.
5. Hardware and Equipment Sales: Sales of electrical components, smart home devices, security equipment, EV chargers, and lighting systems as part of installation projects.
6. EV Charging Solutions: Turnkey EV charging station solutions including equipment sales, installation, network services, and ongoing maintenance for multifamily, commercial, and residential properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

J. Becher & Associates is a full-service electrical contracting firm providing electrical installation, renovation, retrofit, and repair services combined with low voltage and integrated technology solutions for residential, multi-family, and commercial properties. The company integrates high-voltage electrical work with smart home automation, security, fire alarm, structured wiring, EV charging, audio/video, and centralized monitoring systems, operating primarily across the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Product overview

J. Becher & Associates is a full-service electrical and technology contracting company founded in 1987, serving the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. The company operates through three core divisions: Electrical Solutions (high-voltage electrical work for residential and commercial properties), Technology Solutions (low-voltage home technology integration), and Service/Maintenance. Their technology portfolio centers on home automation and control systems using ELAN and Alarm.com platforms, complemented by a suite of add-on modules including home theater/TV installations (featuring Sony products), multi-room audio systems (Sonos, Sonance, SpeakerCraft), security and monitoring services, access control (SALTO), EV charging stations (ChargePoint), fire alarm systems, structured wiring, voice/data/video infrastructure, lighting and climate control (Lutron Gold Dealer), and specialty outdoor solutions like JellyFish Lighting. They serve single-family homeowners, custom home builders, multifamily property developers, contractors, and commercial/industrial businesses. The company also offers maintenance programs and a Pro5 Protection Plan for new home warranty coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Solutions
• Technology Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 years (1,460 days) of no lost-time workplace incidents - achieved by only 1-2% of companies in the electrical industry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alarm.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationAlarm.com is the primary security and home automation platform used by J. Becher & Associates for monitoring, remote arm/disarm, video surveillance, and mobile notifications. Customer support and resource pages maintained for Alarm.com customers.
• ELAN (Nice)coreTechnology or IntegrationELAN whole home automation systems used for controlling lighting, climate, entertainment, security, and surveillance from smartphone applications. Primary home automation platform for residential installations.
• LutroncoreTechnology or IntegrationGold Dealer status achieved in February 2026. Lutron provides lighting control and automation products including Caseta, RadioRA, and shading solutions for residential installations.
• Sony ElectronicscoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred supplier for televisions, home theater receivers, Blu-ray players, and home entertainment systems. Sony products featured in model home installations.
• SonancecoreTechnology or IntegrationSpeaker and audio system manufacturer whose products are used in whole home audio installations. Featured in basement finishes and home theater projects.
• ChargePointcoreTechnology or IntegrationElectric vehicle charging station manufacturer providing equipment and network services for residential and multifamily EV charging installations.
• Jellyfish LightingcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer for JellyFish permanent color-changing LED outdoor lighting systems. Company became authorized dealer in June 2023.
• SPANcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified installer of SPAN smart electrical panels providing intelligent circuit monitoring and EV charging load management capabilities.
• Salto SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationAccess control systems provider for commercial and residential applications featuring keyless entry and electronic lock solutions.
• QmeritminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified network partner for EV charging installation services, potentially providing access to EV charging incentives and certified installer networks.
• National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry trade association membership providing safety program resources, training, and industry advocacy. Company participates in NECA safety excellence programs.
• Minnesota Multi Housing Association (MHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership for multifamily housing sector. Company received MADACS Associate Member of the Year 2025. Tom Halek serves on Education and LINK committees.
• Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC)-Housing First MinnesotacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association providing networking, education, and recognition programs. Company won Trillium Award 2018 for work on Reggie Award winning homes.
• NARI-MN (National Association of the Remodeling Industry)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade association membership providing industry leadership, ethics standards, and professional development resources for remodeling industry.
• Minneapolis Electrical JATCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Apprenticeship Training Committee providing electrician apprenticeship training. J. Becher apprentices trained through this program have won multiple national competitions.
• Frana CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal contractor partnership for community outreach projects including STMA Breakfast Club scarf bombing donation drive with One Good Deed.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mr. Electric: National residential and commercial electrical service franchise under Neighborly. Competes with J. Becher across residential electrical installation, repair, and upgrade services at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• ADT: Largest US residential and commercial security provider with professionally installed systems and 24/7 monitoring. Competes directly with J. Becher's security and monitoring services and brings national scale.
• Mister Sparky Electric: National residential electrical service franchise with on-demand electricians. Directly comparable in residential electrical installation and service business model, with broader national footprint.
• Vivint Smart Home: National smart home and security provider combining professionally installed systems with monitoring subscriptions. Competes with J. Becher's ELAN/Alarm.com integrated home automation and security offering at much greater scale.
• Best Buy Geek Squad: National home technology installation and support service. Competes for homeowner spend on smart home, home theater, security, and networking installation—similar services to J. Becher's technology division.
• Snap One (Control4): Provider of smart-home control platforms (Control4) and a national network of integrators. Adjacent to J. Becher's ELAN/automation business as both a platform supplier and ecosystem of competing integrators.
• Comcast Xfinity Home: National cable/telecom provider of home security, automation, and monitoring bundled with broadband. Comparable to J. Becher's smart home and monitoring stack and competes for builder and homeowner wallet share.

Direct peers

• Qmerit: Largest North American network of certified electrical contractors for EV charging installation. J. Becher is a Qmerit certified network partner, making it directly comparable in residential and multifamily EV charger deployment.

Others

• Lutron Electronics: Leading manufacturer of lighting control and shading systems; J. Becher holds Gold Dealer status. Comparable in the lighting-control stack but as a supplier/partner rather than a competitor, anchoring much of J. Becher's premium lighting work.
• ChargePoint: Major EV charging network and hardware provider; J. Becher is an installation partner for ChargePoint home and multifamily chargers. Adjacent rather than competitive, but shapes the EV charging economics J. Becher captures per install.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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