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Sell Your HVAC Company in BC

BC HVAC companies are among the most actively sought acquisition targets in the Canadian lower-mid-market. Private equity-backed roll-up platforms, owner-operators seeking scale, and corporate professionals in transition all actively pursue HVAC businesses with recurring service revenue and licensed technicians.

Deal Economics

SDE Range$150,000 – $800,000
Typical Multiple2× – 3.5× SDE
Typical Price Range$300,000 – $3M+
Valuation MethodSDE / EBITDA (larger companies)

What Moves the Multiple Up

  • Recurring residential or commercial service/maintenance contracts
  • 2+ licensed Gas B (BC) or Red Seal technicians on staff (not just the owner)
  • Branded fleet vehicles — clean, titled, not leased near term-end
  • Strong Google and HomeStars reviews (social proof for buyer diligence)
  • No single commercial account representing >25% of revenue

Who Buys BC HVAC Companies

PE-Backed Roll-Up Platforms

Multiple private equity-backed HVAC roll-ups are actively acquiring BC companies as platform or add-on acquisitions. They pay top multiples for quality companies with recurring contracts — and move faster than individual buyers.

Owner-Operators Scaling Up

Successful single-location HVAC owners looking to add a second location, new geography, or commercial capability.

Corporate Exit Buyers

Senior professionals from finance, engineering, or construction backgrounds who want to own a trades business with a management layer already in place.

Due Diligence Checklist

3 years of recast P&Ls showing SDE calculation
List of all service/maintenance contracts with renewal dates and revenue per contract
Technician certifications (Gas B, Oil Burner Technician, Red Seal) — confirm they are employees, not subcontractors
Fleet vehicle list with ownership status, age, and kilometres
WorkSafeBC standing and any outstanding claims
Top-10 customer list and revenue concentration analysis

Our Fees

$7,500 non-refundable engagement fee, credited at close. Reverse Lehman — minimum $25,000.

10%

First $1M

8%

$1M – $2M

6%

$2M – $3M

4%

Above $3M

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