HeiTec
HeiTec GmbH is a family-owned German SHK trade company in Leverkusen offering bathroom renovations, heating installations, ventilation, and home technology services to residential and commercial customers with under 20 employees.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersLeverkusen, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What HeiTec does
HeiTec GmbH is a German craft/trade company (Handwerksunternehmen) headquartered in Leverkusen, specializing in heating (Heizung), plumbing/sanitation (Sanitär), and ventilation/cooling (Klima) services under the SHK trade classification. Established in 1999 by Martina Barbara and Roland Barbara following the closure of predecessor Barbara GmbH (founded 1973), the company claims over 45 years of combined operational history in the SHK industry. It operates with less than 20 employees serving residential property owners and, to a lesser extent, commercial properties in the Leverkusen region, and it is family-owned with no disclosed external investors.
The company's service portfolio encompasses complete bathroom renovations (Badmodernisierung) delivered 'aus einer Hand' including tiling, painting, and electrical work; heating system installations spanning oil/gas condensing boilers, solar thermal, heat pumps, combined heat and power (BHKW), and wood-based heating; central residential ventilation with heat recovery and room air conditioning; and home technology services such as drinking water filtration, water softening, leak detection using gas/acoustic/thermographic/ultrasonic methods, and 24/7 pipe cleaning. Customer engagement is supported by digital tools including a 3D bathroom planner, bathroom budget calculator, and heating configurator. Underlying technology consists of standard trade-craft installation methods and partner-manufacturer equipment (Vaillant, Viessmann, Buderus, Kermi, Zehnder, Geberit, REHAU, KEUCO, Kaldewei, GESSI, Vallox, and others), with no proprietary platform or software product.
HeiTec generates revenue through one-time installation and renovation projects (with publicly disclosed sample bathroom package pricing from approximately €6,942 for a Basic 8.2㎡ package to €42,600 for a Luxury 15.9㎡ package), recurring maintenance contracts bundled with a 24-hour emergency service guarantee, and consultation/planning fees. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, leveraging the company website, the ELEMENTS bathroom showroom referral network, a digital configurator suite, and direct phone/email/contact-form inquiry channels. The company is registered as a private limited company (GmbH) at Amtsgericht Köln, with no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no disclosed revenue.
HeiTec firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- HeiTec
- Legal name
- HeiTec GmbH
- Website
- https://heitec-gmbh.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- HeiTec GmbH is a family-owned German SHK trade company in Leverkusen offering bathroom renovations, heating installations, ventilation, and home technology services to residential and commercial customers with under 20 employees.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
HeiTec industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Heating, Plumbing, and Ventilation Services
- NAICS
- Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)
- SIC
- Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)
- akta.pro primary industry
- HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Chillers, Boilers & Central Plant Operations (BPABACAG), Hard Services (MEP/HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing) (BPABAAAA)
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Where HeiTec is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Leverkusen
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
HeiTec business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Installation and Construction Services: One-time service fees for installation of bathroom, heating, ventilation, and plumbing systems. Projects range from small repairs to complete bathroom renovations (Komplettbadsanierungen) including tiling, painting, and electrical work.
- Maintenance and Emergency Services: Recurring revenue from maintenance contracts and 24-hour emergency service for existing customers.
- Consultation and Planning Services: Fees for bathroom planning, energy consulting, and heating system configuration services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Basic Bathroom 8.2㎡ |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Premium Bathroom 8.2㎡ |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Luxury Bathroom 8.2㎡ |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Basic Bathroom 15.9㎡ |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Premium Bathroom 15.9㎡ |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Luxury Bathroom 15.9㎡ |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
HeiTec product offering
Product offeringCore offering
HeiTec GmbH is a local trade company in Leverkusen, Germany that installs, modernizes, and services heating, plumbing, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for residential and commercial customers. Its offerings span complete bathroom renovations (including tiling, painting, and electrical work), heating solutions (oil/gas, solar, heat pumps, biomass, CHP), ventilation and air conditioning, and home-technology services (water filtration, softening, leak detection, pipe cleaning), supported by 24-hour emergency service for maintenance customers.
Product overview
HeiTec GmbH is a craft/trade company (Handwerksunternehmen) based in Leverkusen, Germany, established in 1999, specializing in heating (Heizung), plumbing (Sanitär), and ventilation (Klima) services. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio spanning bathroom modernization (Badmodernisierung) with package options ranging from Basic to Premium to Luxury, various heating solutions including oil/gas systems (Öl-/Gasheizung), solar thermal (Solar), heat pumps (Wärmepumpe), block heating power plants (BHKW), and wood heating (Heizen mit Holz), as well as ventilation services (Zentrale Wohnraumlüftung, Raumklimatisierung). Additional offerings include water treatment services such as drinking water filtration (Trinkwasserfilter), water softening (Entkalkung), leak detection (Leckageortung), and pipe cleaning (Rohrreinigung). The company also provides digital planning tools including a bathroom budget calculator (Budgetkalkulator Bad), 3D bathroom planner (3D-Badplaner), and heating configurator (Heizungskonfigurator). All services are backed by 24-hour emergency availability and regular maintenance programs (Kundendienst & Wartung).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Bathroom Modernization (Badmodernisierung) Complete bathroom renovation service for homeowners covering planning, demolition, tiling, painting, electrical work, and installation of sanitary fixtures; offered in Basic, Premium, and Luxury package tiers.
- Barrier-Free Bathroom (Barrierefreies Bad) Accessibility-focused bathroom design and installation for residential customers with mobility needs, delivered as a complete renovation including tiling and fixtures.
- Bathroom from One Hand (Bad aus einer Hand) Single-source project execution covering all trades required for a complete bathroom renovation (plumbing, tiling, painting, electrical), managed by HeiTec.
- Bathroom Freshup (Freshup im Bad) Light bathroom refresh service for homeowners seeking targeted modernization without a full renovation.
- Oil/Gas Heating (Öl-/Gasheizung) Installation and modernization of oil and gas heating systems for residential and commercial properties, including modern condensing boiler technology.
- Heat Pump (Wärmepumpe) Sustainable heating solutions using thermal energy from ground, air, or groundwater sources; installed and commissioned for residential and commercial customers.
- Solar Thermal (Solar) Solar thermal installations that convert solar energy into usable heat for residential properties.
- Heating with Wood (Heizen mit Holz) Installation of wood-based heating systems, including wood-chip, log, and pellet solutions for sustainable home heating.
- Combined Heat and Power / BHKW Installation of block-type combined heat and power plants (BHKW) that simultaneously generate electricity and heat for properties.
- Heating Modernization (Heizungsmodernisierung) End-to-end heating system modernization including planning, energy consultation, and professional installation of new heating technology.
- Heating Check (Heizungscheck) Comprehensive inspection of heating systems in accordance with DIN EN 15378 to identify weaknesses and optimize efficiency.
- Customer Service & Maintenance (Kundendienst & Wartung) Recurring maintenance contracts and a 24-hour emergency service for heating systems, ensuring warranty coverage and reducing operating costs for maintenance customers.
- Central Residential Ventilation (Zentrale Wohnraumlüftung) Installation of central residential ventilation systems with heat recovery for residential buildings.
- Room Air Conditioning (Raumklimatisierung) Air conditioning solutions for offices and homes providing cooling, dehumidification, and heating.
- Drinking Water Filter (Trinkwasserfilter) Installation of drinking water filtration systems, backflow preventers, pressure reducers, and household water stations for clean drinking water.
- Water Softening (Entkalkung) Installation of water softening systems to reduce water hardness, extending appliance lifespan and improving water quality.
- Leak Detection (Leckageortung) Precise water-leak detection for residential and commercial properties using gas, acoustic, thermographic, and ultrasonic methods.
- Pipe Cleaning (Rohrreinigung) Professional drain and pipe cleaning using modern camera inspection technology, available 24/7.
Companies that use HeiTec
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
HeiTec technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
HeiTec partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- ELEMENTScorePartnership with ELEMENTS bathroom showrooms. HeiTec serves as intermediary for customers wishing to visit showrooms for consultation. Joint data controller arrangement with Elements GmbH for 3D bathroom planner and budget calculator services.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
HeiTec competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Enpal: German solar leasing and heat pump installer serving residential customers. Comparable to HeiTec in residential energy transition services (solar, heat pump installation), though Enpal uses a leasing/financing model rather than direct one-off installation.
- 1Komma5°: Climate tech installer (heat pumps, solar, EV charging) operating across Germany via a franchise/partner network of local trades. Closely comparable to HeiTec in residential heating/renewable installation services; competes for the same customer wallet via a different go-to-market structure.
- Kesselheld: German heating installation startup focused on fast, digital-first boiler and heat pump replacement for homeowners. Comparable to HeiTec in heating modernization service but differentiated by an online-first sales motion.
Direct peers
- Thermondo: Berlin-based tech-enabled heating installer serving German homeowners with heating modernization, including heat pumps and condensing boilers. Directly comparable to HeiTec's residential heating installation core, but operating at a national scale with significant venture funding.
Others
- ELEMENTS: German bathroom showroom network in which HeiTec participates as a referral/installation partner. Comparable as an ecosystem participant that channels leads to HeiTec for installation services, rather than a direct competitor.
Broad incumbents
- Geberit: European sanitary systems manufacturer (WC, flush systems, installation systems). Listed as a HeiTec partner brand; comparable as an upstream supplier of sanitary products that HeiTec installs in its bathroom renovation projects.
- Viessmann: Major German heating manufacturer (now part of Carrier) and one of HeiTec's listed brand partners. Comparable as a residential heating system provider but at the OEM level rather than as an installer; defines part of HeiTec's product portfolio.
- Vaillant: Leading European heating manufacturer (heat pumps, gas condensing boilers, ventilation). Listed as a HeiTec partner brand; comparable in that Vaillant's products constitute a core part of HeiTec's residential heating offering.
- Stiebel Eltron: German HVAC manufacturer specializing in heat pumps, ventilation, and domestic hot water. Comparable to HeiTec as a residential heating/ventilation technology provider at the OEM level relevant to HeiTec's Wärmepumpe and Lüftung offerings.
- Buderus: Bosch-owned heating brand in Germany, offering boilers, heat pumps, and connected heating solutions. Listed as a HeiTec partner brand; comparable as an upstream heating equipment manufacturer whose products HeiTec installs and services.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
HeiTec social profiles
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Valuation estimate
HeiTec leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
HeiTec funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
HeiTec M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about HeiTec
What does HeiTec do?
HeiTec GmbH is a local trade company in Leverkusen, Germany that installs, modernizes, and services heating, plumbing, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for residential and commercial customers. Its offerings span complete bathroom renovations (including tiling, painting, and electrical work), heating solutions (oil/gas, solar, heat pumps, biomass, CHP), ventilation and air conditioning, and home-technology services (water filtration, softening, leak detection, pipe cleaning), supported by 24-hour emergency service for maintenance customers.
Is HeiTec a public or private company?
HeiTec is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was HeiTec founded?
HeiTec was founded in 1999. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is HeiTec based?
HeiTec is headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does HeiTec make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Installation and Construction Services are the primary driver. The others are maintenance and Emergency Services and consultation and Planning Services.
Who are HeiTec's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Enpal, 1Komma5° and Kesselheld. Thermondo is listed as a direct peer. ELEMENTS is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are Geberit, Viessmann, Vaillant, Stiebel Eltron and Buderus.
Does HeiTec have an API?
No public API is recorded for HeiTec.
What industry is HeiTec in?
HeiTec's product category is Heating, Plumbing, and Ventilation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFALAB, HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting, with a secondary code of BPABACAG, Chillers, Boilers & Central Plant Operations. Its NAICS code is 238220 and its SIC code is 1700.