Updated: Jun 02, 2026
Location and Projects
Headquarters Address
2101 MARTINDALE AVE SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49509
Local address
Pflugerville, TX, 78660
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Vanguard Fire & Security Systems Construction
Vanguard Fire & Security Systems, (Employees: Cindy Richter, Darrell Thomas, and Gerad Sarb) holds a license and 9 other licenses according to the Iowa Colony license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 103 ranks in the top 10% of 222,249 Texas licensed contractors.
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Vanguard Fire & Security Systems Contact Information
Phone Number: (616) 245-8719
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Vanguard Fire & Security Systems
Quality
103
90th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Vanguard Fire & Security Systems has a BuildZoom score of 103, which places them above 90% of 222,249 contractors in Texas.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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6 projects
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2024 |
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6 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Vanguard Fire & Security Systems has worked on at least
15.0 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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7 projects
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Home Additions |
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5 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Vanguard Fire & Security Systems mostly works on
home addition
and commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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< $5k |
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3 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $6,625. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Vanguard Fire & Security Systems
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Fire alarm and detection modification to existing system (fire permit) technology fee ($10.00)
2025-08-13
This is a fire alarm replacement. we are removing a conventional fire alarm panel with voice evacuation in just partial areas. we are replacing it with a new addressable system with voice evacuation throughout. we are replacing the initiating devices 1 for 1 along with the existing strobes. new speakers will be added where required. we will be monitoring the wet and dry sprinkler syst... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025-110012
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Fire permit/comme...
Building Type:
N/A
Smcisd hernandez elementary school modify addition fire sprinkler addition or relocate heads for tenant improvement of hernandez es 26 sprinkler heads
Valuation:
$39,400
Permit #:
2024-51455
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Fire sprinkler
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial sprinkler system permit 13r, 13d (fire permit), new fire pump inspections (fire permit),
2023-09-29
(2) wet esfr sprinkler systems - (1) wet fire sprinkler system for office - (1) dry sprinkler system for canopy/connector - (1) fire pump supplying all sprinkler systems - (1) manual wet standpipe in office
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2023-93847
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Fire permit
Building Type:
N/A
Sprinkler system modification (fire permit), technology fee ($10.00)
2024-11-11
Change to exsting approved new construction fire sprinkler system - resubmittal application was denied and instructed to open a new permitpreaction system
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024-103053
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Fire permit
Building Type:
N/A
Temporary hvac solution for warehouse and convert office space to lab.(rk logistics project)
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
BLC2023-1174
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Alternative automatic extinguishing system (fire permit), commercial acceptance test & fire final re
2024-11-11
Fk-5-1-12 clean agent in server room at loram technologies office building (currently under construction)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024-103173
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Fire permit
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial sprinkler system permit 13r, 13d (fire permit), technology fee ($10.00)
2023-10-10
Fd requested 2nd submittal for office building portion of fire sprinkler system (production building portion already permitted)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2023-94118
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Fire permit
Building Type:
N/A
Sprinkler system modification (fire permit), technology fee ($10.00)
2024-08-21
Addition or relocate heads as necessary for tenant finish out of clarity eye center
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024-101676
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Fire permit
Building Type:
N/A
****accela migration 22602429***** major sprinkler system work not including sprinkler heads vanguard fire & security system
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2597575
Status:
complete
Fee:
$306
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Gdit fire sprinkler addition or relocate heads for tenant improvement of gdit
Valuation:
$6,340
Permit #:
2024-52289
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Demolition
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit - remodel - remodel to existing admin/bus/prof office. work to include adding access control with electronic locks to (1) door. - c-1000 commercial remodel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2021-197403 BP
Status:
final
Fee:
$408
Permit Type:
C-1000 commercial...
Building Type:
N/A
Kissing tree sales center sprinkler system modification
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2022-42939
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
Atco fire alarm modificationadd 2 relays to existing fire alarm system to shut down hvlc fans
Valuation:
$4,680
Permit #:
2023-48883
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Remove and install new fire sprinkler system
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2019-142840 BP
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,133
Permit Type:
C-1000 commercial...
Building Type:
N/A
328 barnes dr ste 240 fire sprinkler addition or relocate 22 heads
Valuation:
$12,855
Permit #:
2024-50058
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Fence
Building Type:
N/A
Fire sprinkler - underground fire line (no fire hydrants) vanguard fire & security system **9/30/20- cust plans picked up by claude-ars**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2597566
Status:
complete
Fee:
$464
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*****accela migration 22602430***** fire sprinkler- addition to existing fixed foam suppression system vanguard fire & security system **9/30/20- cust plans picked up by claude-ars**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2496651
Status:
filed
Fee:
$258
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Hear usa fire sprinkler addition or relocate 12 heads
Valuation:
$6,910
Permit #:
2024-49831
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Fence
Building Type:
N/A
Atco/clvx (whisper) fire sprinkler modificationadd or relocate 6 heads
Valuation:
$2,950
Permit #:
2023-48525
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Firealarm- addition to existing detection and control system vanguard fire & security system 12/04/2019 plans picked up by kevin/ep**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2496657
Status:
complete
Fee:
$258
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Vanguard Fire & Security Systems License info
Verified License
| License # | C122866 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Iowa Colony |
| Date Issued | 07-10-2025 |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | TL-FAL-APP-000008 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Dallas |
| Type | Contractor, Fire Alarm |
| Date Issued | 06-10-2025 |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | TL-FAL-APP-000008 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Dallas |
| Type | Contractor, Fire Alarm |
| Date Issued | 06-10-2025 |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | C122866 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Iowa Colony |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of August, 2025. Check the current license status of Vanguard Fire & Security Systems with the City of Iowa Colony
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License Not Verified
| License # | 4710 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Round Rock |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2020. Check the current license status of Vanguard Fire & Security Systems with the The City of Round Rock, TX
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License Not Verified
| License # | ACR-3439 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Irving |
| Type | General Contractor |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2024. Check the current license status of Vanguard Fire & Security Systems with the City of Irving Inspection Department
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Inactive License
| License # | 14-028212 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Gainesville |
| Type | Fire System Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Dallas |
| Type | Fire Alarm (Fa) |
- According to the City of Dallas, 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
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Dallas |
| Type | Fire Sprinkler (Minor Work) (Fs) |
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Inactive License
| License # | B-1033773 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Irving |
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103
BuildZoom Score
99
Permits
- Building permit records show that Vanguard Fire & Security Systems has worked on 99 permitted projects.
Vanguard Fire & Security Systems Employees
CR
Cindy Richter
DT
Darrell Thomas
GS
Gerad Sarb
MM
Mark Matheis