What INSTALL BOIS does

INSTALL BOIS is the commercial SaaS product of BOURGOIN EXPERTISE, a French SARL founded in 2017 and headquartered in Niort. The company builds a web-based platform for wood-heating installation professionals in France — chimney sweeps (ramoneurs), heating installers (chauffagistes), and hearth specialists (âtriers, cheministes) — covering regulatory study design, sizing calculations, client and installation management, electronic signature, and Qualibois qualification workflows. The product encodes EN 13384-1 flue sizing with air-supply integration, RE2020 controls, and DTU 24.1/24.2 normative references, and is supported by a collaborative appliance database fed by 15+ manufacturer partners including Chazelles, MCZ, and Palazetti.

The business model rests on tiered SaaS subscriptions (five plans ranging from Solo at €24/month to Premium Plus at €141/month) targeting solo installers through multi-user firms, supplemented by structured training programmes (€690–€1,980 per participant), custom expert services, and a free monthly webinar series. The platform is integrated with EXTRABAT (French trades ERP) and aligned with the Qualibois qualification, embedding it into both back-office and certification workflows. Founder Philippe Bourgoin's judicial expert credentials, membership in DTU 24.1/24.2 drafting commissions, and Qualibois trainer-of-trainers status anchor the product's regulatory and pedagogical authority.

The company operates with approximately 9 employees and is exclusively focused on the French market. Strategic activity between 2024 and early 2026 has concentrated on ecosystem expansion (Grant France partnership, manufacturer onboarding), product segmentation (Premium Plus multi-user tier), and revenue diversification through training and webinars. No external funding, acquisition activity, or international expansion is disclosed.

Name

INSTALL BOIS

Legal name

BOURGOIN EXPERTISE

Website

https://install-bois.pro

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

INSTALL BOIS is a French vertical SaaS for wood-heating installers, chimney sweeps, and hearth specialists, providing regulatory study design, EN 13384-1 calculations, Qualibois workflows, and installation management via tiered subscriptions, training, and manufacturer-partner integrations in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Compliance Software

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

New Construction HVAC Rough-In & Final Set (Residential/Light Commercial) (HSAOAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chimney Sweeping & Flue Cleaning (HSAEANAA), Fireplace & Stove Venting/Connector Pipe Cleaning (HSAEANAF)

Keywords

• Chimney sizing software
• Wood heating compliance
• Flue calculation SaaS
• Heating installation software
• Chimney sweep attestation

Headquarters

HQ city

Niort

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Software SaaS Licences (Monthly Subscriptions): Recurring monthly subscription revenue from five licence tiers (Solo 20, Ramoneur, Solo 50, Premium, Premium Plus) ranging from €24 to €141/month per company. Revenue is subscription-based, B2B, targeting professional installers and chimney sweeps in France.
2. Expert Technical & Regulatory Assistance (Devis sur mesure): Bespoke technical and regulatory consulting services provided on a custom quote basis. Includes judicial expert support, file review, telephone consultation, on-site technical visit if needed, and formal technical dossier. Priced via custom quote.
3. Professional Training Courses: In-person professional training courses for wood heating installers, lasting 2–4 days, held in Niort. Pricing ranges from €690 to €1,980 per participant per course. Financed through OPCO (professional development funds). Courses include expert-level, installation, and flue sizing modules.
4. Conference Service (B2B client team events): Conferences delivered to client companies or teams, either in-person or via video call, on regulatory topics. Includes interactive Q&A and pedagogical content. Custom-quoted service targeting client loyalty and high-value B2B engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

INSTALL BOIS provides a web-based SaaS platform for wood heating installation professionals that automates regulatory compliance for chimney flue sizing (EN 13384-1, DTU 24.1), pre-installation technical surveys with personalised legal duty-of-advice reports, thermal loss calculations, chimney identification forms, and electronic maintenance/sweeping attestations. The platform is delivered through five tiered monthly subscription licences and complemented by expert technical assistance, B2B conference services, and OPCO-funded professional training courses delivered in Niort.

Product overview

INSTALL BOIS is a unified cloud-based professional software platform for wood heating installers, providing a suite of interconnected modules for compliance management. The core offering consists of six integrated services: Calcul de dimensionnement (chimney sizing calculation per EN 13384-1 and DTU 24.1), Relevé technique préalable (prior technical survey with duty of advice), Calcul des déperditions thermiques (thermal loss calculation), Fiche d'identification du conduit (duct identification forms), Entretien - Ramonage (maintenance attestations with e-signature), and Mon installation (installation management). These services are delivered through tiered licensing plans (SOLO 20, Offre Ramoneur, SOLO 50, PREMIUM, PREMIUM PLUS) ranging from limited to unlimited usage, with optional Expert and Conference add-on services. Professional training programs covering installation, expert-level, and duct sizing topics are also offered as complementary services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Calcul de dimensionnement de conduit de fumée (Chimney flue sizing calculation) Automated calculation of chimney flue sizing in compliance with EN 13384-1 and DTU 24.1, including unique integration of detailed air-supply (amenée d'air) parameters. Provides diameter-by-diameter results, guided schema assistance, a correction module for non-compliant installations, and generates AUDIT EXPERTISE reports. Targeted at professional wood-heating installers.
• Relevé technique préalable (Pre-installation technical survey) Captures site-specific installation constraints, safety distances, accessibility, and air circulation requirements. Generates a personalised legally enforceable duty-of-advice (devoir de conseil) document, client report, and installer report with photo documentation to protect against disputes. Targeted at professional wood-heating installers.
• Calcul des déperditions thermiques (Thermal loss calculation) Calculates building heat losses based on materials, insulation, dimensions, and local climate to determine optimal heating appliance power. Offers simplified (global G coefficient) or detailed (room-by-room) analysis. Output usable for CEE/energy subsidy dossiers. Targeted at wood-heating installers.
• Fiche d'identification du conduit (Chimney identification form) Automatically generates a DTU 24.1-compliant chimney identification form pre-filled with all technical data (temperature class, pressure, condensation, corrosion, fire resistance, safety distances). Tracks installation lifecycle: installation, follow-up, modification, maintenance, sweeping. Targeted at wood-heating installers and chimney professionals.
• Entretien – Ramonage (Maintenance & sweeping attestation) Automated generation of regulatory-compliant maintenance and sweeping attestations with interactive checklist, electronic client signature on mobile/tablet, automatic archiving, and email dispatch. Pre-filled from previous intervention data for year-on-year efficiency. Targeted at professional chimney sweeps (ramoneurs).
• Mon installation (Installation management) Installation management module for entering, centralising, archiving, and sharing installation information once per study. Functions as the central data spine of the platform, with information entered once propagating across all other services.
• Offre Expert (Expert Technical & Regulatory Assistance) Bespoke technical and regulatory consulting service priced via custom quote. Includes judicial expert support, file review with photos and schematics, telephone consultation, on-site technical visit if needed, and a formal documented technical dossier. Targeted at installers, chimney sweeps, and judicial experts requiring advanced normative assistance.
• Offre Conférence (Conference service) Conferences delivered to client companies or teams, either in-person or via video call, on regulatory topics affecting wood heating installations. Includes interactive Q&A and pedagogical content. Priced via custom quote. Targeted at client companies seeking high-value B2B engagement and regulatory training.
• Professional Training Courses (Formations) In-person professional training courses of 2–4 days held at the Niort training academy, covering installation fundamentals, expert-level wood and pellet stove knowledge, and EN 13384-1/DTU 24.1 chimney sizing methodology. Pricing from €690 to €1,980 per participant per course, with OPCO (French professional development fund) financing available. Targeted at wood-heating installers, technical sales, after-sales managers, and judicial experts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free trial available for all software tiers, enabling risk-free evaluation
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature10 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Grant FranceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026UK-based manufacturer of wood and pellet boilers with operations in France. Partner on INSTALL BOIS website.
• LorflexminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2024Manufacturer of flexible chimney tubbing and related products. Partner listed on INSTALL BOIS website.
• ChazellesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024Manufacturer of wood heating appliances (stoves, fireplaces) listed as a partner on the INSTALL BOIS website. Partnership appears to involve mutual promotion, with Chazelles featuring INSTALL BOIS as a recommended tool for compliant installation.
• MCZ (Mazzola & C. Zanolini)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024Italian manufacturer of pellet and wood stoves and fireplaces. Listed as a partner on INSTALL BOIS website, indicating mutual commercial promotion of compliant installation practices.
• PalazettiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024Italian manufacturer of stone ovens and wood heating products. Partner on INSTALL BOIS website, suggesting mutual endorsement of installation software for compliance.
• DinakminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024Manufacturer of double-wall insulated chimneys (conduits métalliques DPI). Listed as a partner, reflecting a natural commercial alignment between chimney manufacturer and sizing/identification software.
• JoncouxminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024French manufacturer of prefabricated chimneys and flue systems. Partner relationship with INSTALL BOIS for mutual promotion on compliant installation.
• Turbo FonteminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024French manufacturer of cast iron heating appliances. Partner on INSTALL BOIS website, indicating joint marketing around compliant installation practices.
• SodicominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024Manufacturer of chimney and flue products. Listed as a partner, suggesting co-marketing around installation compliance.
• CovapminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024Cooperative of agricultural professionals in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, involved in wood energy. Partner indicating institutional and professional network alignment.
• VST (VinSanto)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024Wood heating appliance manufacturer. Partner on INSTALL BOIS website, indicating joint commercial relationship.
• LongobardiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024Manufacturer of wood heating products. Listed as a partner on INSTALL BOIS website.
• LaudevcominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024Wood heating appliance manufacturer. Listed as a partner.
• Ff Bofill (Flam'Vert)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024French manufacturer of fireplace and chimney products. Partner on INSTALL BOIS website.
• Moretti DesignminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024Italian manufacturer of design wood heating appliances. Partner.
• ArpegyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024Listed as a partner alongside other manufacturers on the Ramonage-Entretien page of the INSTALL BOIS website.
• QualiboiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhilippe Bourgoin is a Qualibois trainer-of-trainers (formateur de formateurs Qualibois vecteur air). Margot serves as the Qualibois référente, providing technical guidance to installers via a shared online agenda. Qualibois audit criteria for RGE qualification include DTU 24.1 compliance checks on flue sizing, directly driving demand for INSTALL BOIS among certified installers. The partnership provides legitimacy, normative authority, and a direct channel to the certified installer community.
• EXTRABATcoreTechnology or IntegrationFree and unlimited data sharing integration between INSTALL BOIS and EXTRABAT. Installers can connect their accounts and share client data and documents through a read-only role (lecture seule) without additional cost. This integration allows INSTALL BOIS data to flow into the broader construction/professional software ecosystem used by its target customers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Housecall Pro: Field service SaaS for home service professionals including HVAC. Comparable business model (recurring SaaS for trade professionals) but without the deep regulatory/compliance specialization of INSTALL BOIS.
• ServiceTitan: Vertical SaaS platform for HVAC and field service trades. Comparable as a vertical SaaS targeting HVAC contractors, but operates at a much broader scope (field service management, dispatch, CRM) without the wood-heating regulatory specialization.

Broad incumbents

• Cegid: Major French SMB software provider offering ERP, payroll, and CRM solutions to French small businesses. Comparable as French B2B SaaS distribution channel and customer overlap with INSTALL BOIS's SMB installer base.
• Dinak: Manufacturer of double-wall insulated metal chimneys (DPI) and a listed INSTALL BOIS partner. Provides technical documentation and sizing tools to installers, serving the same regulatory/compliance content needs as INSTALL BOIS but bundled with hardware sales.
• Jeremias: European chimney and flue manufacturer offering chimney design calculators and technical documentation tools for installers. Comparable to INSTALL BOIS in delivering sizing and compliance documentation in the same product category.
• Schiedel: European chimney systems manufacturer offering its own chimney design and sizing software to installers. Comparable because it targets the same chimney sizing/compliance workflow at a broader European scale.

Direct peers

• Poujoulat: Leading French manufacturer of chimneys and flue systems that also offers its own sizing calculation tools (Conjurateur) for installers. Most direct vertical peer because it serves the same French heating installer base with chimney sizing and regulatory documentation tooling.

Others

• EXTRABAT: Construction and professional services SaaS integrated with INSTALL BOIS via free read-only data sharing. Comparable as ecosystem partner serving the same French installer/B2B construction customer base.
• Qualibois (AFNOR): RGE qualification body for wood heating installers whose audit criteria drive demand for INSTALL BOIS. Comparable as the regulatory/certification authority that defines compliance requirements the software addresses.
• EBP (Sage): French SMB accounting and management software provider used by installers and trades. Comparable as software adopted by the same French SMB trade customer base, though not a direct competitor in compliance/regulatory tooling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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