DDF Fire Ltd

What DDF Fire Ltd does

DDF Fire Ltd is a UK-based specialist subcontractor providing passive fire protection services to the construction industry, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Plymouth with a second office in Exeter. The company delivers nine integrated service lines spanning fire stopping, fire doors and fire-rated glazing, structural steel protection, cavity barriers, air and acoustic sealing, fire mortar, fire risk assessments, flexible fire barriers, and fire walls. It serves commercial buildings, residential developments (including HMOs, extra care homes, and Passivhaus-standard schemes), and healthcare facilities, operating as a subcontractor to general contractors and directly to property owners, developers, and local authorities across the South West of England and nationwide.

The company is differentiated primarily through its credentialing and compliance posture: it holds IFC third-party certification across seven passive fire protection system categories, ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), and ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety) certifications, and maintains active memberships in the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) and the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE). It operates as an approved installer for leading fire protection manufacturers including Protecta, British Gypsum, and Nullifire (SC902). Project engagements documented on its portfolio include NHS hospitals and healthcare facilities, local authority regeneration projects, and work for Tier 1 contractors such as Balfour Beatty and Kier Construction.

Commercially, DDF Fire operates a project-based, quote-driven B2B contracting model with no disclosed pricing, recurring revenue, or software licensing component. Revenue is generated through one-off subcontractor engagements on construction and renovation projects, with services spanning pre-tender advice and surveys through installation, certification, and project handover. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting construction companies, property managers, developers, and building owners. Headcount is stated at 8 employees, including a director team and operations management. No funding rounds, M&A activity, or ownership structure beyond a private limited company are disclosed.

Name

DDF Fire Ltd

Legal name

DDF Fire Ltd

Website

https://ddffire.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DDF Fire Ltd is a UK-based IFC-certified passive fire protection subcontractor delivering fire stopping, fire doors, structural steel protection, and related services to general contractors, developers, and public-sector clients across the South West and nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Passive Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Smoke Dampers / Firestopping / Passive Fire Protection Services (BPABAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD), Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms) (IMAIAAAI)

Keywords

• Passive fire protection
• Fire stopping services
• Fire door installation
• Structural fire protection
• Fire risk assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Plymouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Passive Fire Protection Installation Services: Project-based contracting for fire protection installation on construction and renovation projects. Services include fire stopping, fire doors, cavity barriers, structural steel protection, air/acoustic sealing, and fire risk assessments. Revenue generated through subcontractor engagements with general contractors and direct client engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DDF Fire Ltd is a specialist subcontractor that installs passive fire protection systems in commercial and residential buildings across the UK. Its offering spans nine interconnected services—fire stopping, fire doors and fire-rated glazing, structural steel protection, cavity barriers, air and acoustic sealing, fire mortar, fire barriers, fire walls, and fire risk assessments—delivered from pre-tender advice through certified handover. Work is performed as an IFC third-party certified, ISO 9001/14001/45001 accredited contractor using approved manufacturer systems such as Nullifire, Protecta, and British Gypsum.

Product overview

DDF Fire Ltd is a UK-based Passive Fire Protection contractor offering a unified suite of services rather than a software product platform. Their core offering comprises nine interconnected fire protection services: Fire Stopping (sealing penetrations and joints), Fire Doors & Fire Rated Glazing (certified FD30/FD60 installations), Structural Steel Protection (intumescent coatings and fire-resistive materials), Air and Acoustic Sealing, Cavity Barriers, Fire Mortar, Fire Risk Assessments, Flexible Fire Barriers, and Fire Walls. These services work together to provide comprehensive building fire compartmentation, with the company operating as a third-party accredited installation contractor serving commercial and residential buildings across the South West and nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Stopping

Quantifiable outcome

• Fire-rated walls provide 30, 60, 90, 120, or 240 minutes of fire resistance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Leading Fire Protection ManufacturerscoreOthersDDF Fire Ltd operates as approved installers for several leading manufacturers of passive fire protection products. They partner exclusively with trusted suppliers dedicated to quality, innovation, and sustainable business practices. Specific manufacturer partners include Protecta, British Gypsum, and Nullifire (SC902) based on project references.
• Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP)minorOthersActive membership in ASFP ensures alignment with latest industry developments, training, and standards in the fire protection sector.
• Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE)minorOthersActive membership in IFE ensures staying at the forefront of industry standards and technical knowledge.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hilti Group: Global construction technology and firestop product manufacturer with installer/training programs. Provides broader market context and is a potential product partner or competitive force in the same downstream services.
• Kingspan Group: Global building envelope manufacturer whose insulation and fire-rated product lines sit upstream of passive fire protection installers. Represents the broader incumbent ecosystem and supplier/competitor dynamic DDF Fire operates within.

Direct peers

• Hunter Fire: UK passive fire protection and compartmentation contractor serving commercial and residential construction. Similar small-to-mid scale specialist positioning.
• Fisk Fire Protection: UK-based fire protection contractor with comparable service offering across passive fire installation and compliance, operating as subcontractor to main contractors.
• Aston Group (Fire Protection): UK building safety and fire protection contractor delivering installation and inspection services. Comparable multi-vertical customer exposure (NHS, local authority, commercial).
• Sureset: UK passive fire protection contractor with national coverage across installation, inspection, and remediation. Comparable B2B subcontractor model with general contractor clients.
• BBS Fire Protection: UK specialist passive fire protection contractor offering fire stopping, fire doors, and compartmentation services. Comparable in product scope and subcontractor delivery model.
• Ambar Kelly: UK passive fire protection specialist delivering fire stopping, fire doors, and compartmentation services to contractors and building owners. Directly comparable service portfolio and customer base.
• Pyro Group: UK-based passive fire protection contractor offering installation and compliance services across fire stopping, fire doors, and structural protection. Closest comparable in scale, service mix, and UK subcontractor positioning.
• Clark Fire & Safety: UK fire protection and life safety contractor providing fire stopping, fire doors, and risk assessment services. Comparable scope and regional-to-national positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 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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