Herrmann GmbH -Ortungs- und Trocknungstechnik-

What Herrmann GmbH -Ortungs- und Trocknungstechnik- does

Herrmann GmbH - Ortungs- und Trocknungstechnik is a German specialized property damage restoration company founded in June 2004 and headquartered in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. The company provides water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, leak detection, technical drying, mold remediation, and complete building reconstruction, operating from seven physical branches across NRW, Saarland, and Rhineland-Palatinate plus a Hamburg-area subsidiary. Its customer base is anchored by major German insurance carriers (Allianz, AXA, HUK-Coburg, Debeka, ERGO, Generali, Zurich) and large property managers (Vonovia, LEG Wohnen), with the remaining volume coming from private homeowners served through direct billing to insurance providers. The company has accumulated technical certifications including DGUV Regel 101-004, T\u00dcV technical building drying, DIN 473 infrared thermography, DIN EN 1610, and DIN 1986-30, and operates specialized equipment such as HEPA filtration systems, dry ice blasting units, thermographic cameras, and blower-door measurement devices.

The business operates as part of a layered corporate structure: Herrmann GmbH sits within the Herrmann Unternehmensgruppe (130+ employees) alongside subsidiaries Herrmann Nord GmbH (Hamburg area, acquired 2019), Herrmann Geb\u00e4udesanierung GmbH (renovation, spun off 2015), and Aquaplan GmbH (merged 2025). The Unternehmensgruppe is itself part of the Hestia Unternehmensgruppe (since November 2020) and the ARTUS Bautrocknung- und Sanierungsgruppe (since 2023), a nationwide network of approximately 2,000 restoration specialists. The company is led by managing directors Sven Solmecke and Thorsten Cordes. Revenue is generated on a per-project basis via direct billing to insurance companies, with pricing not publicly disclosed.

Name

Herrmann GmbH -Ortungs- und Trocknungstechnik-

Legal name

Herrmann GmbH

Website

https://teamherrmann.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Herrmann GmbH is a German water and fire damage restoration specialist founded in 2004, headquartered in Dortmund. Operating through seven branches across NRW and beyond, it serves insurance companies, property managers, and private customers with leak detection, technical drying, mold remediation, and reconstruction as part of the ARTUS group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Damage Restoration Services

NAICS

Remediation Services (56291), Remediation Services (562910), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Structural Drying, Dehumidification & Moisture Control (HSAPAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mold Remediation & Microbial Treatment (HSAPAOAE), Emergency Mitigation & Site Stabilization (Board-Up, Tarping, Water Extraction) (HSAPAOAA), Smoke, Soot & Odor Remediation (HSAPAOAD), Water Damage Extraction & Carpet Drying (Residential) (HSAEAIAJ), Mold Remediation & Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Mitigation (BPALALAC)

Keywords

• Water damage restoration
• Leak detection services
• Technical structural drying
• Mold remediation services
• Fire damage restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Dortmund

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Damage Restoration Services: Service-based revenue from water damage and fire damage restoration, leak detection, technical drying, mold remediation, and building reconstruction. Services are provided to insurance companies, property management firms, and private customers with direct billing to insurance providers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Herrmann GmbH provides end-to-end property damage restoration services, including leak detection (Leckortung), technical structural drying (Technische Trocknung), full restoration (Wiederherstellung), mold remediation (Schimmelsanierung), and fire damage restoration (Brandschadensanierung). The company serves insurance carriers, property managers, and private customers in the Dortmund region, dispatching specialized technicians to detect, dry, and remediate damage caused by water, fire, or mold.

Product overview

Herrmann GmbH is a medium-sized enterprise group specializing in the identification and elimination of water damage causes and restoration after water or fire damage. The company operates as a unified service platform offering leak detection, technical drying, restoration/reconstruction, and mold remediation as core services, complemented by specialized procedures including special measurement procedures, blower door testing, and building diagnostics. The portfolio is structured around a core of 8 distinct service offerings, all focused on damage prevention, assessment, remediation, and restoration for residential and commercial properties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leckortung (Leak Detection) Non-destructive leak detection service using thermography, acoustic and other specialized measurement methods to locate the source of water intrusion in residential and commercial buildings. Intended for insurance carriers, property managers, and private customers.
• Technische Trocknung (Technical Drying) Technical drying of structures (walls, floors, ceilings) after water damage using professional drying equipment, including documentation of climate data to verify successful drying.
• Wiederherstellung (Restoration) Post-damage restoration of building components (painting, flooring, tiling, drywall) to return the property to its pre-damage state following water or fire damage.
• Schimmelsanierung (Mold Remediation) Removal and remediation of mold contamination in residential and commercial buildings, including containment, HEPA-filtered air management, and preventive treatment after water damage.
• Brandschadensanierung (Fire Damage Restoration) Restoration of buildings after fire damage, including odor neutralization, residue cleaning via dry ice blasting, and subsequent reconstruction of affected areas.
• Sondermessverfahren (Special Measurement Procedures) Specialized building diagnostics and measurement services, including Blowerdoor air-tightness testing and climate data measurement, used to support damage investigation and quality assurance in drying projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Complete damage restoration typically within single project engagement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Aquaplan GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Aquaplan GmbH was integrated into the Herrmann Unternehmensgruppe in June 2025 through a merger. Aquaplan specialized in leak detection, defective water and heating pipes, and removal of firefighting water. This integration strengthens core areas of leak detection, drying, and restoration.
• ARTUS Bautrocknung- und SanierungsgruppecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023The Herrmann Unternehmensgruppe became part of the ARTUS Bautrocknung- und Sanierungsgruppe in 2023. ARTUS is an over-regional company group in the field of water and fire damage restoration with approximately 2000 specialists from all trades, serving customers throughout Germany.
• Hestia UnternehmensgruppecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2020In November 2020, the Herrmann Gruppe became part of the Hestia Unternehmensgruppe. The Hestia group provides institutional backing and strategic direction for the water and fire damage restoration businesses.
• GSB Gebäude Schadenservice GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Herrmann network of subsidiary and partner companies. Located in Maisach near Munich.
• Herrmann Gebäudesanierung GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company established in 2015 by spinning off the renovation division. Handles building renovation and reconstruction work.
• Herrmann Nord GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary based in Hamburg area, originally founded in 2009 as Herrmann-Franke GmbH & Co. KG in Buxtehude. Acquired remaining shares in 2019 and relocated to Hamburg.
• Kilic Schadenservice GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company located in Neuenstein, part of the Herrmann network.
• Klaus Thiele Schadenmanagement GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company located in Stuttgart, part of the Herrmann network.
• Sanierungsservice Küpper GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company located in Geesthacht, part of the Herrmann network.
• SRT Friedrich GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company located in Sandhausen, part of the Herrmann network.
• Nunnenkamp Schadenmanagement GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company located in Bad Oeynhausen, part of the Herrmann network.
• Hestia Instandsetzung Management GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Hestia Gruppe located in Munich.
• AllianzmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor insurance company partner for water and fire damage restoration services. Listed as reference customer and partner.
• AXA VersicherungmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor insurance company partner for water and fire damage restoration services. Listed as reference customer and partner.
• HUK-CoburgmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor insurance company partner for water and fire damage restoration services. Listed as reference customer and partner.
• DebekamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor insurance company partner. Listed as reference customer and partner.
• ERGOmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor insurance company partner. Listed as reference customer and partner.
• GeneralimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor insurance company partner. Listed as reference customer and partner.
• IsotecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company in the network of partner companies.
• ARTUS PartnerunternehmenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional partner companies within the ARTUS network including: detecpro, Bautrocknung Schmittgall, A-Team, Tronex, Vema Bautentrocknung, Gebäude Schadenservice Bayern, SanTec, Feldema, Siccum, Santeq

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• detecpro GmbH: Specialist in leak detection and technical drying also part of the ARTUS partner network; directly comparable to Herrmann's core Leckortung and Technische Trocknung services.
• ISOTEC GmbH: German franchise network specialized in waterproofing, mold remediation and building restoration; competes with Herrmann in mold remediation and structural drying for residential and commercial customers.
• GSB Geb\u00e4ude Schadenservice GmbH: Bavaria-based damage restoration partner within the Herrmann network; comparable regional restoration provider covering water and fire damage, including Maisach/Munich territory where Herrmann itself has limited presence.
• SanTec Schadensanierung GmbH: German provider of water and fire damage restoration, also operating within the ARTUS partner network; directly comparable in service mix and target customers to Herrmann.
• SRT Friedrich GmbH: Sandhausen-based damage restoration partner within the Herrmann network; directly comparable in service portfolio (leak detection, drying, restoration) for the Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg region.
• Polygon Group (Polyplan GmbH): International provider of water, fire and climate damage restoration with German operations; directly comparable offering for insurers and corporate clients, with broader geographic reach than Herrmann.
• BELFOR Deutschland GmbH: Global leader in property damage restoration and disaster recovery with a strong German footprint; directly competes with Herrmann across water, fire and mold restoration services for insurers, property managers and industrial clients.

Others

• Heylo GmbH: German manufacturer of drying, ventilation and air-cleaning equipment; listed as Herrmann's equipment technology partner, making it a key adjacent supplier in the restoration value chain.
• Corroventa AB: Swedish manufacturer of drying and moisture management equipment listed as Herrmann's technology partner; adjacent comparison as a specialized equipment supplier to the same restoration market.

Broad incumbents

• ARTUS Bautrocknung- und Sanierungsgruppe GmbH: National over-regional restoration group with ~2,000 specialists that has been Herrmann's parent platform since 2023; broader portfolio and national footprint make it the most relevant incumbent reference.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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