VB Gaz

Name

VB Gaz

Legal name

VB Gaz

Website

https://vbgaz.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Services and Equipment Installation

NAICS

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

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Thermal Controls & Building Management Systems (HVAC BMS) (IMAHAKAK)

Keywords

• Gas boiler installation
• Heat pump services
• HVAC maintenance
• Emergency heating repair
• Gas ventilation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Créteil

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Installation Services: One-time installation of boilers, water heaters, heat pumps, air conditioning, VMC gas, and electric water tanks. Revenue is generated per project based on equipment cost plus labor. VB Gaz acts as an independent installer, offering free quotes and leveraging manufacturer partnerships for competitive pricing.
2. Maintenance Contracts: Annual or multi-year maintenance contracts providing scheduled annual visits, unlimited repairs (excl. parts), and priority emergency response. VB Gaz offers 'Formule Avantage' which includes travel and labor costs. This provides recurring revenue and client lock-in.
3. Breakdown and Repair Services: Pay-per-incident repair of heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment. Technicians diagnose and repair on-site, with parts charged separately. Dispatch is guaranteed within 24 hours.
4. Equipment Sales: VB Gaz sells and installs heating and cooling equipment from partner brands (Atlantic, Mitsubishi, Frisquet, Saunier Duval, De Dietrich, Viessmann, etc.), with mark-up on hardware included in the installation quote.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VB Gaz is an HVAC services company that installs, maintains, and repairs residential and light-commercial heating, cooling, hot-water, and gas-ventilation equipment across the Val-de-Marne region of France. Core offerings cover gas boilers, gas and electric water heaters, air-to-water / hybrid / geothermal heat pumps, reversible air conditioning, and gas mechanical ventilation (VMC gaz). Services are delivered as installation projects, recurring annual maintenance contracts, and 24-hour emergency breakdown repairs, with technician dispatch guaranteed within 24 hours.

Product overview

VB Gaz is a heating, cooling, and hot water service company operating since 1986 in Créteil and Val-de-Marne (94), France. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of equipment products including gas boilers (chaudières gaz), gas water heaters (chauffe-eau/chauffe-bain gaz), electric water heaters (ballons électriques), gas mechanical ventilation (VMC gaz), and various heat pump systems (pompes à chaleur including air/water, hybrid, and geothermal models), as well as reversible air conditioning (climatisation réversible). These products are complemented by three core service offerings: installation, annual maintenance/inspection, and emergency repair (dé dépannage) with 24-48 hour response times. The company also offers optional maintenance contracts providing priority service and unlimited repairs. VB Gaz serves both residential and professional clients and operates as part of the HomeServe Group since 2019.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gas Boiler (Chaudière gaz) Installation, annual maintenance, and 24-hour breakdown repair of gas boilers (atmospheric, low-NOx, low-temperature, condensing, and high-efficiency THPE models) for residential heating in single-family homes and apartments across Val-de-Marne.
• Heat Pump (Pompe à chaleur — air/eau, hybride, géothermique) Installation, maintenance, and repair of air-to-water heat pumps (urban-suitable, connect to radiators or underfloor heating), hybrid heat pumps combining air/water PAC with THPE gas boiler (intelligent regulation reducing GHG emissions by 70% and energy bills by 40%), and geothermal heat pumps (sol/eau and eau/eau configurations) for residential customers. Eligible for up to €10,800 in cumulative government subsidies (MaPrimeRénov', eco-PTZ, CEE) for primary residences >2 years.
• Reversible Air Conditioning (Climatisation réversible) Installation, maintenance, and repair of reversible air conditioning systems providing summer cooling and winter heating, available in monosplit (single room), multisplit (multiple rooms), and ducted (concealed) configurations for residential customers in Val-de-Marne.
• Gas Water Heater (Chauffe-eau / Chauffe-bain gaz) Installation, maintenance, and emergency repair of gas instantaneous and gas storage water heaters for residential sanitary hot water production in Val-de-Marne.
• Electric Water Heater (Ballon électrique) Installation, maintenance, and repair of electric storage water heaters (cylindrical cumulus), including thermodynamic models that consume three times less energy than standard electric water heaters, for residential customers.
• Gas Mechanical Ventilation (VMC gaz) Installation, mandatory annual and quinquennial inspection, and repair of gas mechanical controlled ventilation systems (single-duct extraction of stale air and combustion fumes) for collective housing, serving building management companies, condominium syndicates, and landlords in Val-de-Marne.
• Annual Maintenance Contract (Contrat d'entretien — Formule Avantage) Recurring annual maintenance subscription covering boilers, water heaters, heat pumps, VMC gaz, and air conditioning, including scheduled annual inspection visit, unlimited breakdown repairs (parts excluded), priority 48-hour-maximum (24-hour in total-failure cases) emergency dispatch, with the Formule Avantage tier including travel costs and labor. Provides recurring revenue and customer lock-in.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% customer satisfaction rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• District Parisien de FootballminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2025Since February 2025, VB Gaz is an official partner of the District Parisien de Football, sponsoring the 'Remises de Labels' events that recognize quality-oriented football clubs. A community engagement and brand awareness initiative.
• GRDFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVB Gaz is an official GRDF partner. GRDF is France's natural gas distribution network operator. The partnership enables VB Gaz to access the gas network infrastructure, technical standards, and joint customer safety initiatives.
• US Créteil-Lusitanos and US Créteil HandballminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVB Gaz is a historic partner of US Créteil football and handball clubs — local sports sponsorship reinforcing community ties and brand visibility in the Val-de-Marne area.
• AtlanticcoreTechnology or IntegrationAtlantic is a leading French manufacturer of heating and hot water equipment. VB Gaz is an authorized technical station for Atlantic and offers its full range (boilers, water heaters, heat pumps, air conditioning) for installation and maintenance.
• Mitsubishi ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationMitsubishi Electric is a leading manufacturer of heat pumps and air conditioning systems. VB Gaz installs, maintains, and repairs Mitsubishi Electric equipment and benefits from authorized technical station status.
• FrisquetcoreTechnology or IntegrationFrisquet is a premium French manufacturer of boilers and heating systems. VB Gaz is a station technique agréée for Frisquet, enabling authorized installation, warranty support, and spare parts access.
• Saunier DuvalcoreTechnology or IntegrationSaunier Duval is a leading European manufacturer of condensing boilers and heat pumps. VB Gaz is a station technique agréée for Saunier Duval products.
• ELM LeblanccoreTechnology or IntegrationELM Leblanc (BDR Thermea Group) is a major French manufacturer of gas boilers and water heaters. VB Gaz holds authorized technical station status for ELM Leblanc.
• De DietrichcoreTechnology or IntegrationDe Dietrich is a premium manufacturer of boilers, heat pumps, and solar systems. VB Gaz is an authorized installer and technical station for De Dietrich.
• ViessmanncoreTechnology or IntegrationViessmann is a global manufacturer of heating, industrial, and refrigeration systems. VB Gaz is a station technique agréée for Viessmann.
• ThermorcoreTechnology or IntegrationThermor (Groupe ATLANTIC) specializes in electric water heaters, heat pumps, and air conditioning. VB Gaz is an authorized installer for Thermor products.
• BoschcoreTechnology or IntegrationBosch manufactures a wide range of heating and hot water equipment. VB Gaz installs and services Bosch heating products as part of its authorized technical station network.
• HitachicoreTechnology or IntegrationHitachi is a manufacturer of air conditioning and heat pump systems. VB Gaz installs and maintains Hitachi climate control equipment.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• AlloMarcel: French home services marketplace connecting customers with vetted plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians. Provides an alternative digital funnel that competes with VB Gaz's traditional phone/inbound motion for residential HVAC jobs in Île-de-France.
• Les Bons Artisans: France-wide digital platform aggregating vetted local HVAC, plumbing, and electrical artisans. Competes with VB Gaz for inbound residential demand in Val-de-Marne by offering broader geographic coverage and 24/7 digital booking.
• Mister Toiture: French home services franchise network specializing in roofing, ventilation, and insulation, with growing HVAC adjacency. Competes with VB Gaz in residential renovation contracts and energy-efficiency subsidies in the broader Île-de-France region.
• Sowee by EDF: EDF's connected home energy management offering including subsidized heat pump installation and connected boiler services. An adjacent competitor that intersects with VB Gaz's heat pump installation and home energy services offering.

Direct peers

• IZI by EDF: EDF's residential services subsidiary providing HVAC installation, maintenance, and repair across France. Directly competes with VB Gaz for residential heating, heat pump, and air conditioning customers in Île-de-France, with national brand recognition and EDF utility cross-selling.
• Engie Home Services: Engie's HVAC service network operating across France. Provides installation, maintenance, and emergency repair of boilers, heat pumps, and air conditioning — directly overlapping VB Gaz's service portfolio and customer segments, with significantly larger geographic reach.
• Proxiserve: French HVAC and energy services company (now part of the Engie ecosystem) specializing in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance for residential and social housing. Comparable in operating model to VB Gaz, focused on multi-site residential contracts.

Others

• Thermor (Groupe Atlantic): Major French manufacturer of electric water heaters, heat pumps, and air conditioning. VB Gaz is an authorized installer for Thermor, making it a partner as well as a supply-side comparable for HVAC service delivery economics.

Broad incumbents

• HomeServe France: Parent brand of VB Gaz and broader home services network offering HVAC, plumbing, and electrical assistance contracts nationwide. VB Gaz operates as a regional subsidiary under this umbrella; the parent provides comparable service lines at a national scale.
• TotalEnergies Home Services: Energy major's residential services arm providing boiler, heat pump, and air conditioning installation and maintenance in France. Competes with VB Gaz across product lines with the advantage of integrated energy supply cross-selling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VBGaz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vb-gaz

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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