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PE is actively buying service businesses

Sell Your Service Business

HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, pest control — these businesses are in high demand. We connect you with 20,000+ buyers who close deals.

Service Business Multiples
HVAC2.5–3.5x SDE
Plumbing2.2–3.2x SDE
Electrical2.4–3.0x SDE
Landscaping2.0–3.0x SDE
Pest Control2.2–3.5x SDE

Based on BizBuySell transaction data (2020-2025)

Why service businesses are selling fast

$2.6T
PE dry powder looking for deals
10K+
Boomers retiring daily
90 days
Average time to offer

How we sell your service business

We don't list on BizBuySell and wait. We actively market to our network of 20,000+ buyers who are looking for businesses exactly like yours.

1

Valuation

We analyze your financials, contracts, customer base, and market position to determine what buyers will actually pay.

2

Packaging

We create a compelling CIM (Confidential Information Memorandum) that highlights what makes your business valuable.

3

Marketing

Your deal goes to 20,000+ buyers — PE firms, search funds, operators, and individuals actively looking to acquire.

4

Close

We manage offers, negotiate terms, coordinate due diligence, and get you to closing with the best deal possible.

What buyers look for in service businesses

Recurring revenue

Service contracts, maintenance agreements, membership plans

Trained team in place

Technicians and managers who can run without you

Diversified customer base

No single customer over 10-15% of revenue

Clean financials

Clear P&L with documented add-backs

Don't have all of these? That's okay — we'll help you understand what you have and position it correctly.

Example deal
HVAC Company — Los Angeles
Revenue$2.4M
SDE$620K
Asking Price$1.8M
Multiple2.9x SDE
Key value drivers:
  • • 340 active maintenance contracts
  • • 8 trained technicians
  • • Owner works 15 hrs/week
  • • 22 years in business

What's your service business worth?

Service businesses typically sell for 2.2–3.5x SDE depending on recurring revenue, owner involvement, and customer concentration.

Use the slider to get a quick estimate, then get a detailed valuation with our free calculator.

Questions? Email us: hello@themaroom.com

Quick estimate
What's your service business worth?
$
Valuation multiple2.8x
2.2x (low)2.8x avg3.5x (high)
Estimated valuation
$840K
Range: $660K$1.1M
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