FIRE RATED DOOR INSTALLATION BUSINESS PLAN

I. Executive Summary

Company Description

ShieldFrame Solutions—the name signals our core promise: to shield buildings with code-compliant, fire-rated doors and frames. Based in Dallas, Texas, we enter the U.S. commercial fire-safety sector in 2026. We deliver end-to-end installation, certification, and repair of fire-rated door assemblies, plus recurring inspection and maintenance contracts. One-liner: we reduce legal and financial risk for property owners by making doors and frames reliably compliant.

We operate with certified technicians and project managers who handle consultation, site measurement, installation, labeling, and final inspection. Our competitive edge is a combined project-plus-recurring revenue model, a proprietary installation checklist tied to local codes, and digital inspection records for owners and AHJs (Authority Having Jurisdiction). Target customers are commercial property owners, facility managers, and general contractors in the U.S.; initial focus is Texas and neighboring states. Short-term goal: win 30 installation projects and 120 inspection contracts in year one (2026). Long-term goal: scale to five regional teams and $12M ARR by 2030. One-liner: we pair high-value installs with predictable maintenance revenue.

Problem

Property owners face severe legal and financial exposure when fire-rated doors are non-compliant. NFPA 80 and related fire-resistance rules are technical and hard to interpret, municipal fines and enforcement actions are common, and non-certified doors or improper installations can create criminal liability if a fire causes injury or death.

Few contractors combine detailed knowledge of door hardware, fire‑resistance assemblies, and code interpretation, so door installations and maintenance are frequently incomplete or incorrect. This leaves building managers without a reliable, end-to-end solution for ensuring compliant fire barriers and protecting occupants and assets. A focused, code‑expert service is therefore necessary to close this gap.

Solution

Property owners and managers face serious safety, legal, and financial risk when fire-rated doors and frames are not correctly specified, installed, and documented. Our service delivers end-to-end professional installation of certified fire-rated doors and frames, plus code consultation, listed-hardware procurement, installation verification, full documentation, and fire-marshal coordination so openings are ready for immediate Authority Having Jurisdiction sign-off.

We guarantee compliant, documented fire-rated openings that pass AHJ inspection and reduce liability.

Mission Statement

We protect life and property by delivering expert fire-rated door solutions and certified code compliance through professional installation, rigorous inspection, and clear consultation. We commit to excellence, integrity, and continuous education so building owners and managers across the United States can rely on consistently safe, code-compliant buildings. Our goal is to be the most trusted fire safety partner and to set the industry standard for fire door safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Success Factors

We win by combining code expertise, reliable supply, recurring revenue, targeted markets, and superior technician skills.

• NFPA 80 and code expertise: Certified, documented mastery of fire door standards.
• Manufacturer partnerships: Long-term agreements ensuring certified product supply and priority lead times.
• Install-to-inspect revenue model: Convert installations into recurring annual inspection contracts.
• Market focus: Target high-growth urban areas with strict enforcement and heavy commercial construction.
• Certified technician bench: Hire and train top-certified technicians to deliver superior service and compliance.

Financial Summary

Brief financial snapshot showing revenue scale, profitability, and returns for investors.

Financial requirement: Minimum cash balance of $703,000 required (Feb-26). Anticipated return: 5-year IRR 7.96%, ROE 4.06%; breakeven Jul-26; payback 19 months.

Outlook: revenues scale to $4.218M and EBITDA to $1.469M by Year 5, driven by recurring inspection services.

Funding Requirements

The business requires $703,000 to launch and reach breakeven (Jul-2026), supporting a projected $935,000 in Year 1 revenue and $4,218,000 by Year 5, EBITDA growth from $62,000 (2026) to $1,469,000 (2030), a 19-month payback, 7.96% IRR, 4.06% ROE, and an 80% recurring inspection revenue mix by Year 5.