Kammer And Son, Incorporated

What Kammer And Son, Incorporated does

Kammer And Son, Incorporated, doing business as Kamco Services, is a family-owned security systems provider founded in 1976 in Williamsburg, Virginia and currently operated by second- and third-generation family members Dan Kammer Jr. and Laura Kammer Allen. The company designs, installs, monitors, inspects, and services residential and commercial security, fire alarm, access control, and video surveillance systems for homeowners, property managers, and small-to-mid commercial customers across the Williamsburg region. Core technology is built on third-party security platforms (DSC and Honeywell) integrated with the Honeywell Total Connect 2.0 mobile application for remote arming, video viewing, doorbell camera, and smart thermostat/lighting control; the company also operates its own in-house 24/7 UL-style central monitoring station staffed by trained operators, distinguishing it from competitors that resell monitoring contracts.

Kamco Services generates revenue through a hybrid model combining recurring monthly monitoring fees (intrusion, fire, elevator phone, temperature, water leak, CO, and sprinkler), one-time installation and project work (system design using CAD, permitting, and programming), ongoing maintenance and 24/7 emergency repair, annual NFPA 72 fire alarm inspections, and hardware sales including pre-programmed DIY wireless security kits. Pricing is not publicly disclosed but customer testimonials describe it as fair and reasonable, with insurance discounts available for professionally monitored systems. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, relying on free in-home consultations, phone-based inbound inquiry handling, word-of-mouth referrals, a local website with online bill pay, a Facebook page, and community involvement (Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce membership). The company holds Virginia DCJS Certification #11-1803, employs NICET-certified technicians, maintains BBB accreditation, and is an ESA member.

The business has remained narrowly geographic (Williamsburg, Virginia, USA) for nearly 50 years with no disclosed expansion, M&A, external funding, or subsidiary activity beyond a referenced sister company, Innovative Answering Service. Headcount is in the 11-50 range, supporting the profile of a small, mature, owner-operated regional security dealer whose competitive position rests on local reputation, in-house monitoring, multi-generational technical expertise, and long-tenured customer relationships rather than scale, technology differentiation, or capital-intensive growth.

Name

Kammer And Son, Incorporated

Legal name

Kamco Services

Website

https://kamcoservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kamco Services is a family-owned Williamsburg, Virginia security provider, founded 1976, offering residential and commercial security systems, fire alarm, access control, video surveillance, and 24/7 in-house monitoring for homeowners, property managers, and small-to-mid businesses in its local market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential & Commercial Security Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Monitoring (Burglar/Intrusion) (HSAHAAAA), Commercial & Industrial Alarm Monitoring (BPAKAFAB), Testing, Inspection, Maintenance & Compliance Services (NFPA/Local Code) (HSAHAFAG)

Keywords

• Residential security systems
• Commercial security monitoring
• Fire alarm services
• Access control systems
• Video surveillance solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Williamsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 24/7 Professional Monitoring Services: Recurring monthly monitoring fees for residential and commercial security systems, fire alarms, and specialized monitoring services including elevator phones, temperature sensors, water leaks, and power loss alerts.
2. Security System Installation: One-time installation services for fire alarm systems, access control systems, surveillance cameras, and complete security system setups including design, permitting, and project management.
3. Repair and Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance and repair services for fire alarm systems and security equipment, including 24/7 emergency service response, battery replacements, and component servicing.
4. Fire Alarm Inspection Services: Annual inspection services for commercial fire alarm systems in compliance with NFPA 72 codes, including documentation and automated inspection scheduling.
5. DIY Security System Sales: Sale of pre-programmed wireless security systems and components for self-installation by homeowners, bundled with monitoring services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kamco Services sells, installs, and monitors residential and commercial security systems, including intrusion alarms, fire alarm systems, video surveillance, and access control. The company operates an in-house 24/7 monitoring station staffed by live operators and also offers fire alarm inspection, installation, repair/maintenance, and pre-programmed DIY wireless security systems. Service is delivered directly through company-employed NICET-certified technicians, primarily to customers in the Williamsburg, Virginia region.

Product overview

Kamco Services offers a unified security ecosystem combining core monitoring services with modular add-on products. The portfolio centers on Home Security and Commercial Security systems (core products), complemented by 24 Hour Monitoring (in-house central station), Fire Alarm Systems, Access Control, and Surveillance offerings. Smart Home add-ons including Video Doorbells, Smart Thermostats, and DIY options extend functionality. Fire protection services include Inspection, Installation, and Repair & Maintenance. All residential systems include integrated fire protection, and the company supports existing equipment from other manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Security Customized residential security systems with video surveillance, 24-hour local monitoring, fire protection, and smart home integration for homeowners in the Williamsburg, Virginia area.
• Commercial Security Business security solutions including alarm systems, remote monitoring, video surveillance integration, access control, and mobile alerts to protect commercial assets, employees, and inventory.
• 24 Hour Monitoring In-house monitoring station staffed 24/7 by trained operators providing live person response for residential and commercial alarm events, with no toll-free numbers or automated systems.
• Fire Alarm Systems Design, installation, maintenance, and inspection of commercial fire alarm systems using NICET-certified technicians and equipment from leading fire protection manufacturers.
• Access Control Systems Keyless entry systems with employee tracking, remote door control, emergency lockdown, and cloud-hosted management eliminating upfront software and licensing fees.
• Commercial Surveillance Systems IP-based video surveillance systems with remote monitoring via mobile apps, live viewing, video clip recording, motion-triggered email alerts, and automated maintenance scheduling for commercial properties.
• DIY Security Systems Pre-programmed wireless security systems for self-installation by homeowners, with the option to bundle professional 24/7 monitoring services.
• Inspection Services Annual fire alarm inspections in accordance with NFPA 72 codes and Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements, including control panels, detectors, pull stations, bells, and required documentation.
• Installation Fire alarm system installation using CAD software for customization, including design services, permit applications, and programming from industry-leading manufacturers.
• Repair & Maintenance Fire alarm and security equipment maintenance and repair services with 24/7 emergency response, NICET-certified technicians, and support for all brands including non-Kamco-installed systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 43% of businesses that experience fire never reopen due to extensive damage and downtime (referenced from NFPA)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Ackerman Security: Ackerman Security provides residential and commercial monitored security, fire alarm, and access control services across the mid-Atlantic and southeastern U.S. Direct comparable to Kamco's regional, family-style operator profile with in-house monitoring.
• Bay Alarm: Bay Alarm is a family-owned regional security provider serving California and the western U.S., offering monitored intrusion, fire, access control, and surveillance for homes and businesses. Closely analogous to Kamco as a multi-generational family-owned regional security company with an in-house central station.
• Guardian Protection: Guardian Protection offers professionally monitored home and business security, fire, and surveillance across the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Florida. Comparable to Kamco in offering monitored intrusion, fire, and surveillance to homes and SMBs in specific regional markets.
• Vector Security: Vector Security provides monitored intrusion, fire, video surveillance, and access control for residential and commercial customers across multiple U.S. regions, operating its own monitoring centers. Comparable in operating model (in-house central station, commercial fire inspection, multi-region presence) to Kamco but at meaningfully larger scale.
• CPI Security: CPI Security provides professionally installed and monitored home and business security across the Carolinas and nearby southeastern states, operating its own central monitoring station. Directly comparable to Kamco's product line and operating model, with similar focus on customer relationships and in-house monitoring.

Broad incumbents

• Vivint Smart Home: Vivint provides professionally installed and monitored smart-home security systems nationwide, with deep integration of cameras, smart locks, and automation. It competes with Kamco for the same residential and small-commercial customers but at much larger scale and with proprietary technology.
• ADT: ADT is the largest national provider of professionally monitored residential and commercial security, offering intrusion, fire, video, and smart-home services. While much larger and serving a national footprint, it competes with Kamco in the same product categories (monitored alarm systems) and customer profiles (homeowners and SMBs).
• Brinks Home: Brinks Home offers professionally monitored home security with national reach, including intrusion, fire, video, and home automation offerings. Comparable to Kamco in product set (monitored alarm + smart-home add-ons) but operates at national scale rather than local Williamsburg focus.

Emerging players

• SimpliSafe: SimpliSafe pioneered the DIY self-installed security system with optional professional monitoring, directly addressing a customer segment Kamco also targets with its pre-programmed DIY offering. Competes on price and ease of installation, pressuring Kamco's DIY-plus-monitoring hybrid offering.
• Ring (Amazon): Ring sells DIY video doorbells, cameras, and alarm systems with optional low-cost monitoring, and competes for the same homeowner customers Kamco serves in Williamsburg. Amazon's scale, marketing, and ecosystem integrations make it a major emerging threat to local installers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Kamco-Services-107593638216322
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kamco-services

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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