For General Contractors

Houston's Fire Alarm Subcontractor
for General Contractors

Fast bids. NICET-certified crew. We pull our own permits and handle everything with the fire marshal — so your project closes on time.

Serving the greater Houston area on new construction, TIs, schools, and commercial build-outs.

24–48hr
Bid Turnaround
NICET
Certified Crew
100%
Permit Ownership
Houston
Based & Licensed

Why GCs Choose Chatman

We understand what general contractors need — reliability, speed, and a sub who doesn't create headaches on your job site.

Bids Back in 24–48 Hours

We know your schedules are tight. Send us the plans and we'll turn a competitive bid around fast.

NICET-Certified Technicians

Our crew is fully certified, licensed, insured, and bonded — no subs, no surprises on your job site.

We Pull Our Own Permits

We handle all AHJ submittals, plan reviews, fire marshal coordination, and final inspections.

Code Compliance Guaranteed

NFPA 72, local AHJ requirements, and fire marshal sign-off — we own it start to finish.

Direct Point of Contact

You deal with Howard directly. No call centers, no runarounds — just a partner who answers.

No Project Delays

We show up when we say we will. Schedule us around your rough-in, drywall, and closeout milestones.

Projects We Bid On

If you're building it in Houston, we can sub the fire alarm.

New Commercial Construction
Tenant Improvements (TI)
School & Institutional
Industrial & Warehouse
Retail & Restaurant Build-Outs
Mixed-Use & Multi-Family

How It Works

Simple, fast, no surprises.

1

Send Us the Plans

Email or upload your architectural/MEP plans. We review scope and square footage.

2

Receive Your Bid

We send a detailed bid within 24–48 hours with device count, labor, and total installed cost.

3

We Handle the Rest

Permitting, installation, inspections, and fire marshal sign-off — all on your schedule.

Request a Bid

Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you within 24–48 hours with a complete bid.

Your Information

Project Details

Or call Howard directly at (832) 430-1826

Ready to add a reliable fire alarm sub to your team?

Call Howard now or send us your plans — we'll have a bid back to you within 24–48 hours.