Updated: Dec 26, 2025
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451 KENNEDY ROAD, Akron, OH, 44305
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Brakefire Construction
Brakefire Inc, 451 Kennedy Rd, AKRON, OH (Owned by: Kim Giglia) holds a Fire Alarm Contractor license and 3 other licenses according to the Strongsville license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 108 ranks in the top 5% of 52,717 Ohio licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (330) 535-4343
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Brakefire Inc AKRON
Quality
108
95th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Brakefire Inc has a BuildZoom score of 108, which places them above 95% of 52,717 contractors in Ohio.
Activity
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66 projects
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2025 |
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113 projects
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2024 |
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101 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Brakefire Inc has worked on at least
280.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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13 projects
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Home Additions |
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7 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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116 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Brakefire Inc mostly works on
kitchen remodel
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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26 projects
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< $5k |
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21 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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4 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $5,969. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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This project consist of removing the pre-action valve and replacing with a wet type valve due to area being renovated to a white box space and the pre action system is no longer functional in its design no calcs or hydrostatic testing is required
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025P03309
Status:
issued
Fee:
$771
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Per 21-1256 this is a congregate care facility i-1. this project covers the installation of a new fire alarm system to replace the existing fire alarm system for occupant notification & sprinkler system monitoring. existing wire shall be reused where capable. existing duct detectors shall not be connected to the new system matching the operation of the existing system. a new cell dial... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024P08347
Status:
issued
Fee:
$635
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Replace all painted sprinkler heads and escutcheons with 155deg qr chrome pendants 5.6k repack leaking osy valve addition 1 new sprinkler head and relocate 2 in space 2766 (because of added closet) make 1 pendant into horizontal sidewall in space 2786 (because of garage door) perform 5yr internal inspections and fdc hydro
Valuation:
$9,000
Permit #:
F22-06961
Status:
complete
Fee:
$242
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Connect fire sprinkler system to new kitchen hood. core protection fire system which supplements traditional hood suppression permitted by 23-10126
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025P02505
Status:
final
Fee:
$760
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
The scope of work for the project identified above includes selective demolition general trades electrical mechanical plumbing and fire protection renovations and interior improvements to 60, 000 sf of the existing 146, 000 sf former retail space. the building consists of a steel frame structure and split face masonry exterior wall construction with a metal standing seam roof. the ori... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
20230699
Status:
issued
Fee:
$64,799
Permit Type:
Type ii b - non-c...
Building Type:
N/A
Rework of existing ansul kitchen hood fire suppression system associated w/change of cooking equipemtn beneath hood no change in the duty of cooking all appliances fit beneath hood with required clearances
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024P02493
Status:
issued
Fee:
$480
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
In pure romance space on first floor. repipe of an existing captivaire tank kitchen hood fire suppression system
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025P00747
Status:
final
Fee:
$531
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Connect to an existing 2 copper line installed by cww and extend into building per cww requirements. the new line will be connected to an existing system installed by others under a seperate permit # unknown by installing riser assembly w/control valve and flow alarm devices drains and gauges. we will make final connections and get final approvals through on site and inspection with c... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024P04509
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,916
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit/plan review: fsupc2342517 install kitchen hood suppression system within kitchen hoods with overlapping coverage revision to fsupc2342517 to addition previously non shown hood suppression within smaller hood adjacent to previously shown hood. sur la table
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLRE2352351
Status:
complete
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Stall #4 ramundo's pizza: the captiveaire tank system is already installed and final tested. applicances have been added so we submitting to show the new applicances in relation to the existing hood suppression also one applicance. the salamander needs applicance specific coverage shown on drawing
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2022P07993
Status:
issued
Fee:
$485
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Hook up of a captiveaire tank kitchen hood fire suppression system. related permit for hood: 25-359
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025P00400
Status:
final
Fee:
$421
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Hook up captiveaire tank kit6chen hood fire suppression system. hood permit 25-2044
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025P02080
Status:
issued
Fee:
$636
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Hook up of a captiveaire tank kitchen hood fire sippression system. hood permit 25-2043
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025P02079
Status:
issued
Fee:
$636
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Stall #1 san jeanetta's table: the captiveaire tank system is already installed and final tested applicances have been added and so we submitting to show the new applicances in relation to the existing hood suppression
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2022P07985
Status:
issued
Fee:
$485
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Replacing aging conventional initiating devices to addressable devices only. existing fire panel horn strobes and wiring to remain as is with no other alterations
Valuation:
$17,000
Permit #:
FAS2024C-00056
Status:
final
Fee:
$234
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Stall #2 four mile pig: this captiveaire tank system is already installed and final tested appliances have been added and so we are submitting to show the new appliances in relation to the existing hood suppression
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2022P07992
Status:
issued
Fee:
$485
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Stall #7 mashed roots: this captiveaire tank system is already installed and final tested appliances have been added and so we are submitting to show the new appliances in relation to the existing hood suppression
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2022P07990
Status:
issued
Fee:
$485
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Stall #6 little easy: this captiveaire tank system is already installed and final tested aooliances have been added and so we are submitting to show the new appliances in relation to the existing hood suppression
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2022P07989
Status:
issued
Fee:
$485
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Stall #3 rokaru ramen: this captiveaire tank system is already installed and final tested appliances have been added and so we are submitting to show the new appliances in relation to the existing hood suppression
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2022P07987
Status:
issued
Fee:
$485
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Hangry joe: hook up of a captiveaire tank kitchen hood fire suppression system
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025P03505
Status:
final
Fee:
$531
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
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Brakefire Inc License info
License Not Verified
| License # | FAC7973259 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Strongsville |
| Type | Fire Alarm Contractor |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2020. Check the current license status of Brakefire Inc with the City of Strongsville
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Verified License
| License # | 208000084 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Portage County, Oh |
| Type | Registered Sprinkler Contractors |
- BuildZoom has not verified this license since July, 2015.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Summit |
| Type | Electrical |
- According to the County of Summit, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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Inactive License
| License # | 17-617 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Medina |
| Type | Fire Suppression |
- According to the City of Medina Registered Contractors, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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108
BuildZoom Score
1.2K
Permits
- Building permit records show that Brakefire Inc has worked on 1239 permitted projects.
Brakefire Inc Employees
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Kim Giglia
Owner
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Kimberley Gerner
Owner