(903) 497-9803

Based in Tyler, Texas · Serving commercial & industrial facilities across Texas

Firewater specialists & refinery maintenance

Protecting critical infrastructure with safety-driven industrial expertise. DKM Contracting LLC installs and maintains firewater systems, keeps refinery units running, and self-performs the underground and concrete work around them across East Texas, Dallas–Fort Worth and West Texas.

24/7Emergency call-outs
2009In business since
A+BBB rating · Accredited
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Our services

Firewater. Refinery. And the work around it.

One company for the firewater system, the unit maintenance and the dirt, concrete and underground work that goes with them. One schedule, one point of contact, one crew accountable for the result.

Fire protection

Firewater & Fire Protection

Fire protection and firewater systems installed, upgraded and kept inspection-ready, underground and above ground.

  • Firewater installation & upgrades
  • Pump systems & pump houses
  • Flow testing & inspections
  • Hydrants, deluge & monitors
  • NFPA compliance maintenance
  • Underground fire mains & fire lines
Oil & gas

Refinery Maintenance

Refinery-experienced crews for routine maintenance, repairs and outages inside operating plants.

  • Mechanical maintenance
  • Turnarounds & shutdowns
  • Piping, valves & pumps
  • Structural & system repairs
  • Emergency response support
Expanded scope

Underground Utilities & Concrete

Underground utility, site and concrete work that usually means bringing in another sub.

  • Underground water & fire line installation
  • Concrete construction
  • Dirt work & land clearing
  • Hydro excavation
  • Ground penetrating radar (GPR) locating
  • Welding & mechanical services

Why choose DKM

Built for high-risk industrial environments.

We understand refinery demands. Uptime, compliance and safety come first.

Safety-first

A safety-first culture on every job, from the JSA to closeout.

Refinery crews

Experienced refinery crews who know how operating plants work.

OSHA & NFPA

Work performed to OSHA requirements and NFPA firewater standards.

Responsive

Reliable, responsive service, with 24/7 emergency call-outs.

Since 2009

More than 17 years of industrial, underground and concrete work across East Texas, West Texas and DFW.

BBB A+

Accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating.

Owner-led

Owners Ryan Key and Ethan Sellars stay involved from bid to closeout.

Industries

Oil & gas refineries, plus commercial and industrial facilities.

Safety & compliance

Safety is non-negotiable.

At DKM Contracting LLC, safety isn't a box to check. It's our foundation. Our crews follow strict refinery safety protocols and industry standards on every project.

Safety standards include

  • OSHACompliance on every site
  • NFPAFirewater standards
  • JSAJob Safety Analysis before work starts
  • PPEPPE & site-specific safety plans
  • High-hazardExperience in high-hazard work

24/7 emergency call-outs. Firewater system down or a unit that can't wait? Call us any time.

(903) 497-9803

Service area

East Texas to West Texas.

We cover East Texas, the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and West Texas along the I-20 corridor, working out of our office in Tyler.

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Questions

Fire protection & underground utilities FAQ

Who installs firewater and fire protection systems for refineries in Texas?

DKM Contracting LLC, based in Tyler, Texas, installs, upgrades and maintains firewater systems for oil and gas refineries and commercial and industrial facilities across East Texas, Dallas–Fort Worth and West Texas. That includes underground fire mains, fire pumps and pump houses, hydrants, deluge systems and monitors.

Do you install underground fire lines and water lines?

Yes. We install underground firewater mains, private fire service lines and potable water lines, including trenching, bedding, backfill and testing, along with concrete thrust blocks and encasement.

Do you offer fire hydrant flow testing and firewater inspections?

Yes. We perform flow testing and inspections on firewater systems and handle maintenance to keep them in line with NFPA standards.

What underground utility services does DKM provide?

Underground firewater and water lines, hydro excavation, ground penetrating radar (GPR) for locating buried lines, dirt work and land clearing, and concrete construction.

Do you provide 24/7 emergency service?

Yes. DKM offers 24/7 emergency call-outs for firewater systems and refinery maintenance. Call (903) 497-9803.

What areas do you serve?

We are based in Tyler, Texas and serve commercial and industrial facilities across East Texas, the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and West Texas.

Contact us

Ready to respond.

Whether it's routine maintenance or a critical firewater system, DKM Contracting is ready to respond. Send us plans or a scope, or just call.

Main line
(903) 497-9803
Mailing address PO Box 2417
Lindale, TX 75771