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Buy a Plumbing Companies Business in Canada

Acquire residential and commercial plumbing companies in BC and Canada.

About This Industry

Plumbing companies share the strong fundamentals of HVAC: recurring revenue, recession-resistant demand, aging owner demographics. The acquisition mechanics are similar, but service-plan models are less common than HVAC.

Market Snapshot

Typical Deal Economics

Typical Price Range

$300k - $3M

SDE Range

$120k - $600k

Multiple Range

2.5x - 4x SDE

Working Capital

30-45 days of cost

Why Buy in This Industry

  • Essential service with steady demand
  • Tools, vehicles, and inventory as collateral
  • Aging owner demographics
  • Commercial recurring contracts
  • Roll-up potential with HVAC and electrical

Key Risks to Diligence

  • Licensed plumber retention
  • Lien risk on commercial projects
  • Tools, vehicles, equipment condition
  • WorkSafeBC claim history
  • Surety / bonding capacity

Growth Opportunities

Post-acquisition opportunities we target with our clients in this industry.

Service-plan / membership program launch
Commercial contract expansion
Renovation and tankless water heater up-sell
Drain camera and leak detection add-ons
Roll-up with HVAC and electrical

British Columbia Specifics

BC has strong plumbing demand in the entire Lower Mainland, Victoria, and the Okanagan. Cross-trade roll-ups (plumbing + HVAC + electrical) are an active strategy.

Our Edge in This Industry

Trades-acquisition experience including licence verification
Lien and bonding diligence
Cross-trade roll-up strategy
Direct relationships with BC trades brokers

Ready to Buy a Plumbing Business?

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