What Fire Shield does

Fire Shield Limited is a UK-based private specialist subcontractor (founded 1993, headquartered in Ewhurst, Surrey) that supplies and installs passive fire protection systems for new-build and existing buildings. The company's core technology spans three material families: intumescent paint systems (water or solvent-based, applied via airless spray, roller or brush and expanding up to 50 times in thickness at ~200°C to provide up to 120 minutes of fire resistance), proprietary fire-rated boards and cementitious fire sprays for structural steel protection (up to 240 minutes), and a portfolio of fire stopping products (intumescent coated batts, fire compounds, mastic sealants) plus air sealing and soffit insulation. The offering is delivered as seven integrated service lines: Early Engagement consulting, Structural Steel Protection, Fire Stopping/Acoustic/Air Sealing, Soffit Insulation, an Electronic Logging & Reporting System using hand-held PDAs with GPS-tagged installation images, Remedial Work for legacy buildings, and Fire Doors (30-120 minute ratings). Fire Shield's value proposition rests on early involvement in project design to identify cost savings, a 30+ year track record with named enterprise clients including Balfour Beatty, Kier, Taylor Wimpey, Skanska, Willmott Dixon, McLaren, Bowmer & Kirkland, Canary Wharf Contractors, Gatwick Airport, and universities including Cambridge and Hertfordshire, and a comprehensive credential stack (FIRAS, ASFP, Achilles, Constructionline Gold, Acclaim, Avetta, ISO 9001).

The business model is project-based B2B services revenue derived from lump-sum installation contracts awarded via tender or direct negotiation with main contractors, supplemented by early-engagement consulting and recurring remedial-compliance work on existing buildings. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company operates an enterprise field sales motion targeting large construction firms and main contractors, securing work through early planning-phase engagement, RFI submissions, and tender processes, and claims a 95% repeat business rate which underpins a stable revenue base. Operational scale evidence includes 3,000+ completed projects, 500k+ m² of fire boarding installed, and 1M+ m² of intumescent coatings applied across roughly 51-100 employees.

Name

Fire Shield

Legal name

Fire Shield Limited

Website

https://fireshield.tv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fire Shield Limited is a UK specialist subcontractor (founded 1993, 51-100 staff, Ewhurst, Surrey) that designs, supplies and installs passive fire protection systems, including intumescent coatings, fire-rated boards, fire stopping and fire doors, for major UK construction contractors and infrastructure projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Passive Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310), Other Building Equipment Contractors (23829)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Door, Firestop & Passive Fire Protection Inspection/Installation (IMAIAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire & Smoke Dampers / Firestopping / Passive Fire Protection Services (BPABAHAE), Firestop & Penetration Sealing Materials (IMADAGAL), Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD)

Keywords

• Passive fire protection
• Fire stopping services
• Intumescent coatings
• Structural steel protection
• Fire door installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ewhurst

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Passive Fire Protection Installation Services: Project-based services providing and installing passive fire protection systems for construction projects. Revenue generated through lump-sum contracts for installation work on commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects. Services include early engagement consulting, structural steel protection, fire stopping, and remedial works.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fire Shield Limited is a UK passive fire protection specialist that supplies and installs built-in fire protection systems for the construction industry. The company supplies and applies intumescent paints, fire-rated boards, cementitious fire sprays, fire stopping systems, soffit insulation, fire doors, and remedial fire protection works, alongside an early-engagement consultancy and a proprietary electronic logging and reporting system. Services are delivered on a project basis to construction firms, main contractors, property developers, and infrastructure clients across the UK.

Product overview

Fire Shield Limited operates as a passive fire protection company offering a unified suite of seven integrated services: Early Engagement (consultation during planning/design), Structural Steel Protection (using intumescent paints, fire boards, and cementitious sprays for up to 240-min protection), Fire Stopping, Acoustic & Air Sealing (proprietary certified systems including intumescent batts, compounds, and mastics), Soffit Insulation (thermal performance solutions), Electronic Logging & Reporting System (real-time PDA-based installation tracking), Remedial Work (compliance verification and corrections), and Fire Doors (30-120 minute rated installations). These services collectively provide comprehensive passive fire protection for buildings, working together from early project engagement through installation to ongoing compliance maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Engagement Consultation service for construction clients during the planning and design phases, identifying cost-saving opportunities, optimising project budgets, improving planning coordination, and reducing material wastage through value engineering. Intended for construction companies, main contractors, and developers starting new projects.
• Structural Steel Protection Supply-and-installation service for protecting structural steel using fire-resisting boards, intumescent paint systems (up to 120 minutes fire protection), and cementitious fire sprays, delivering up to 240 minutes of fire protection while maintaining structural integrity. Used on commercial, residential, education, leisure, retail, and infrastructure builds.
• Fire Stopping, Acoustic & Air Sealing Comprehensive fire stopping service using certified proprietary systems — intumescent coated batts (up to 240 minutes), fire compounds (up to 240 minutes), intumescent mastic sealants (up to 240 minutes) — plus air sealing solutions to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through service openings in walls and floors and to address air permeability, drafts, and condensation. For construction projects and existing buildings.
• Soffit Insulation Passive fire protection insulation installed to the underside of metal decking or concrete floors to achieve lower U-values under Building Regulations, preventing cold bridging and improving thermal performance. Options include plain facing, aluminium foil face, and calcium silicate facing boards.
• Electronic Logging & Reporting System Proprietary real-time installation tracking system using hand-held PDAs for application engineers, providing clients with live views of cost and productivity information, GPS-tagged installation images, electronic area handovers, and the ability to filter seal records by engineer, time, and location. Sold and delivered as part of Fire Shield's installation projects.
• Remedial Work Inspection and corrective service for existing fire protection systems in legacy buildings, including thorough assessment and deployment of corrective measures to verify compliance with current fire safety standards and regulations. For building owners and developers with existing stock.
• Fire Doors Fire door installation service featuring specially constructed doors with 30, 60, 90, or 120 minute fire ratings designed to resist the spread of fire and smoke, including proper fitting, frame stability, hardware installation, and surrounding fire-stopping measures.

Quantifiable outcome

• High repeat business rate from diverse client base
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sherwin WilliamscoreOthersMaterial supplier providing intumescent paint products used in fire protection installations. Sherwin Williams is a major coatings manufacturer with products used across Fire Shield projects.
• NullifirecoreOthersFire stopping systems supplier providing certified intumescent coatings and fire stopping products for installation on Fire Shield projects.
• PromatcoreOthersManufacturer of fire protection materials including Promat Supalux and fire stopping systems used in Fire Shield installations.
• RockwoolcoreOthersStone wool insulation manufacturer providing fire stopping systems and fire protection products for construction projects.
• FirethermcoreOthersFire protection product manufacturer supplying fire stopping systems and intumescent coatings for Fire Shield projects.
• HiltiminorOthersConstruction products supplier providing fire stopping systems and fixing solutions for passive fire protection installations.
• JotunminorOthersCoatings manufacturer supplying intumescent paint products for structural steel fire protection applications.
• AKS LtdcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHealth and Safety consultancy providing technical support, training resources, and on-site advisory assistance for Health and Safety at Work Regulations compliance. Works collaboratively with Fire Shield on safety management procedures.
• QuelFirecoreOthersFire protection product manufacturer supplying certified fire stopping and containment products for installations.
• PFC (Passive Fire Components)coreOthersPassive fire protection components manufacturer supplying certified products for fire containment installations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SOCOTEC UK: UK testing, inspection, and certification body with a fire safety division offering fire risk assessments, compartmentation surveys, and consultancy. Larger and broader than Fire Shield, but addresses overlapping fire safety compliance and remedial scopes with construction clients.

Others

• Promat (Etex Group): Manufacturer of fire protection boards (Supalux), fire stopping systems, and high-temperature insulation. Direct material supplier to Fire Shield on Gatwick Pier 5 and similar projects; also operates its own installer programs and training academies that compete for installation scope.
• British Gypsum (Saint-Gobain): UK manufacturer of fire-rated plasterboard systems (Glasroc, FireLine) and a key materials supplier to Fire Shield's fire boarding installations. Adjacent value-chain participant whose specifications influence Fire Shield's scope of work.
• Knauf UK: Manufacturer of plasterboard, drywall, and fire-rated insulation systems used by Fire Shield for fire boarding and compartmentation. Competes with British Gypsum and Promat as an upstream supplier in the same installation value chain.
• Rockwool UK: Manufacturer of stone wool insulation and fire stopping systems supplied to Fire Shield projects. Active in the UK fire safety space through product certification and technical support for installers; represents both an upstream partner and a potential vertical competitor.
• Nullifire (CPG Group): Manufacturer of intumescent paint and fire stopping systems (referenced as a primary supplier across Fire Shield's project portfolio). Provides certified systems that form part of Fire Shield's product offering and runs an installer approval scheme.

Direct peers

• Checkmate Fire Solutions: UK passive fire protection installer offering fire stopping, fire doors, and intumescent coating services to construction main contractors. Directly comparable service portfolio, target customer base (UK main contractors), and regulatory positioning (FIRAS/ASFP accredited).
• Optimum Fire Protection: UK specialist passive fire protection contractor providing installation and remedial services across commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors. Competes directly for the same main contractor tender pipeline and operates a comparable FIRAS-accredited service model.
• Fire Protection Specialists Ltd: UK passive fire protection installation contractor delivering structural steel protection, fire stopping, and compartmentation works. Comparable mid-sized UK operator competing in the same FIRAS-certified installer pool.
• Advanced Fire Protection Ltd: UK-based passive fire protection installer specializing in fire stopping, fire doors, and compartmentation works for construction and infrastructure projects. Overlaps with Fire Shield on customer segments (main contractors, developers) and product offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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