State and city guides for selling HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other trade service businesses.
4.0x – 6.0x
Profit Multiple
4.5x
Average Multiple
3–7 months
Time to Close
Very Strong
Buyer Demand
PE-backed trade roll-ups are the most active buyer segment, they pay premium multiples for businesses with recurring service contracts.
Maintenance agreements and service contracts are the #1 value driver. 30%+ of revenue from contracts can add 1x+ to your multiple.
Owner dependency is the biggest discount factor, businesses where the owner is still on the truck sell for significantly less.
Technician retention and a skilled workforce are critical assets. High turnover = lower value.
HVAC and plumbing command the highest multiples (4-6x), followed by electrical (3.5-5x) and general contracting (3-4.5x).
Everything you need to understand this market, whether you're buying, selling, or advising.
What your business is worth, who buys service companies, and the step-by-step process.
SDE calculation, recurring contracts, fleet value, technician retention, and real-world examples.
Pre-sale checklist: get off the truck, build contracts, document processes, and stabilize staff.
State-specific licensing, buyer activity, and city-level market guides.
State-specific licensing, buyer activity, and city-level market guides for HVAC, plumbing, and trades.
Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham
Charleston, Greenville, Columbia
Northern Virginia, Richmond, Virginia Beach
Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta
Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville
Miami, Tampa, Orlando
Dallas, Houston, Austin
Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego
Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson
Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati
New York City, Long Island, Buffalo
Newark, Jersey City, Edison
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown
Chicago, Naperville, Springfield
Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins
Baltimore, Bethesda, Silver Spring
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