SARL RICHARD

What SARL RICHARD does

SARL RICHARD (operating as RICHARD SAS) is a family-owned French artisan trades company headquartered at 1 route des bordes, Le Plessis-Pâté (91220) in the Essonne department of Île-de-France. Founded in 1989 by M. Richard and taken over by his son Sébastien in 2010, the company delivers plumbing, heating (gas and fuel boilers), HVAC and reversible heat pump installation, full bathroom renovation, chimney sweeping, and water softener installation through 15 employees serving residential customers across the Île-de-France region. Pricing is exclusively quote-based via phone, email, or website form, with a small recurring layer from annual boiler maintenance contracts.

The business operates as a one-stop multi-trade artisan firm rather than a technology platform. Field service delivery relies on qualified technicians equipped with conventional diagnostic tools — thermal imaging cameras for heating system analysis, pipe inspection cameras for canalization diagnostics, and high-pressure hydrocleaning equipment — alongside professional-grade leak detection gear. Revenue is generated entirely through professional service fees per intervention, with no subscription software, marketplace, or intermediary distribution.

SARL RICHARD's primary commercial differentiator is its stack of mandatory RGE and gas certifications (QualiPAC RGE, QualiGaz, Professionnel du Gaz, Qualibat RGE), which makes customers eligible for French energy renovation subsidies including MaPrimeRénov', CEE certificates, and eco-PTZ zero-interest loans. The company supplements direct-to-consumer channels (website, phone, email, Facebook) with word-of-mouth referrals, and documents a tradition of vocational excellence exemplified by the founder's son winning Meilleur Apprenti de France in 1989 and 1990. The strategic partnership with Cillit extends the offering into branded water treatment, and annual maintenance contracts provide a modest recurring revenue layer on top of the predominantly transactional model.

Name

SARL RICHARD

Legal name

RICHARD SAS

Website

https://sarlrichard.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SARL RICHARD (RICHARD SAS) is a family-owned French artisan trades company founded in 1989, providing plumbing, heating, HVAC, bathroom renovation, and chimney sweeping services to residential customers across the Île-de-France region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Plumbing and HVAC Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Plumbing Fixture Installation & Repair (HSAOAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting (IMAFALAC)

Keywords

• Plumbing services
• Heating installation
• HVAC services
• Bathroom renovation
• Chimney sweeping

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Plessis-Pâté

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Plumbing: One-time and recurring plumbing services including installations, repairs, leak detection, drain unclogging, and pipe inspections. Revenue generated through service fees per intervention.
2. Heating Services and Boiler Maintenance: Boiler replacement, maintenance, repair, and annual servicing contracts. The company offers annual maintenance contracts that include one yearly visit plus emergency repairs included.
3. HVAC Installation: Installation of air conditioning systems, reversible heat pumps, monosplit, multisplit, console and ducted solutions for residential and commercial properties.
4. Bathroom Renovation: Complete bathroom renovation services including installations, remodeling, accessibility solutions, and full project management from study to completion.
5. Chimney Sweeping: Regulatory chimney sweeping services for gas boilers, oil boilers, wood and pellet stoves, inserts and closed fireplaces, with certificate delivery for insurance purposes.
6. Water Softener Installation: Installation and partnership with Cillit brand water softeners for limestone and scale treatment solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SARL RICHARD is a family-owned French artisan trades company that installs, repairs, and maintains residential plumbing systems, heating boilers and circuits, air conditioning and heat pump systems, and bathroom fixtures; the company also provides chimney sweeping, water softener installation (via Cillit partnership), and annual heating maintenance contracts for homeowners in the Île-de-France region.

Product overview

SARL RICHARD is a family-owned French trades company (founded 1989) offering integrated plumbing, heating, and building services through five interconnected core offerings: Plumbing services (installation, repair, camera inspection), Heating services (boiler maintenance, gas/fuel systems, thermal diagnostics), Air Conditioning & Heat Pump solutions (reversible systems, various configurations), Bathroom renovation (full remodels, accessibility solutions), and Chimney sweeping (safety maintenance). The company also provides complementary add-on services including water softener installation (via Cillit partnership), annual heating maintenance contracts, pipe descaling, and thermal imaging diagnostics. Services span new installations, repairs, and ongoing maintenance contracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plomberie (Plumbing Services) Installation, repair, and maintenance of residential water systems for homeowners, including leak detection, pipe unclogging, pipeline inspection, and installation of water heaters, faucets, and sanitary equipment.
• Chauffage (Heating Services) Boiler replacement, maintenance, and repair services for gas and fuel heating systems, central heating design, and heating circuit descaling (désembouage) for residential customers.
• Climatisation – Pompe à chaleur (Air Conditioning & Heat Pump) Installation and maintenance of reversible air conditioning systems and heat pumps for year-round comfort, including monosplit, multisplit, console, and ducted solutions for residential and small commercial properties.
• Salle de bain (Bathroom Renovation) Complete bathroom renovation services for homeowners, including shower and bathtub installation, accessibility solutions for elderly or mobility-impaired occupants, furniture and fixture installation, and associated plumbing work from initial study to project completion.
• Ramonages (Chimney Sweeping) Professional chimney sweeping and flue maintenance for boilers, oil and gas systems, wood and pellet stoves, inserts, and fireplaces, with certificate delivery to support insurance compliance for residential customers.
• Adoucisseur d'eau Cillit (Cillit Water Softener Installation) Installation and servicing of Cillit-branded water softeners to reduce limescale, protect plumbing and household appliances, and improve water quality throughout the home for residential customers.
• Contrat d'entretien chauffage (Heating Maintenance Contract) Annual boiler maintenance contract for residential customers, including one yearly scheduled visit and free troubleshooting labor and travel for emergency repairs during the contract term.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day or next-day service response reported by multiple customers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CillitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCillit is a water treatment brand that SARL RICHARD partners with for water softener installations. The partnership provides customers with professional water softening solutions to address limestone and scale problems common in many French regions. Cillit provides the equipment and technology while SARL RICHARD handles installation and maintenance services. This partnership allows the company to offer comprehensive water quality solutions alongside their plumbing services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• AXEO Services: Multi-service home franchise network in France with local branches offering plumbing, heating, and small-job services to homeowners. Operates an analogous multi-trade residential service model across multiple regions.
• ENGIE Home Services: The national leader in residential HVAC, plumbing, and heating maintenance in France (formerly ENGIE Cofely). Operates a large technician network across the country including Île-de-France, offering subscriptions, repairs, and installations - directly overlapping with SARL RICHARD's service portfolio but at much larger scale.
• Cikaf: Veolia's residential energy and home-services brand offering heating, plumbing, and climate-control services to households. Directly comparable in service mix to SARL RICHARD but with the backing of a major infrastructure group.
• Maison & Services: French franchise network of small multi-trade home-services providers (plumbing, heating, small renovations) operating locally with national brand backing. Closely matches SARL RICHARD's multi-trade residential artisan model.
• Proxiserve: Veolia's home-services subsidiary providing residential heating, plumbing, and energy services through a technician network across France. Competes with SARL RICHARD for the same homeowner maintenance and installation work, especially in Île-de-France.

Others

• Cedeo: Saint-Gobain distribution brand and leading French wholesaler of plumbing, heating, and sanitary equipment. A key upstream supplier for installers like SARL RICHARD rather than a direct competitor, but shapes installer economics and pricing.
• Frans Bonhomme: Major French distributor of building and infrastructure materials serving trades professionals including plumbers and heating installers. Functions as an ecosystem supplier rather than a service-side competitor.

Emerging players

• Les Bons Artisans: Online platform connecting French households to certified local artisans for plumbing, heating, and electrical work. Competes for the same Île-de-France residential jobs as SARL RICHARD while also acting as a potential lead-generation channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RICHARDSAS91
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sarl-richard

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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