How much is my HVAC business worth?

HVAC businesses typically sell for between 4x and 10x EBITDA for well-positioned operators, depending on factors such as recurring contract revenue, team qualifications (Gas Safe, F-Gas, REFCOM, MCS), fleet size, owner dependency, and public sector framework agreements. We provide a free, confidential valuation to establish a realistic range for your specific business.

How long does it take to sell an HVAC business?

A typical HVAC business sale takes between three and six months from initial valuation to completion. The timeline depends on the complexity of the business, buyer availability, and the due diligence process. We manage every stage to keep things moving efficiently.

Will my staff and clients find out I am selling?

Confidentiality is fundamental to our process. We use anonymous business profiles when approaching buyers, and all interested parties sign NDAs before receiving any identifying information. Your staff, clients, and competitors will not be told unless and until you choose to inform them.

Do I have to pay anything upfront to use your service?

No. Our initial valuation and consultation are covered by a written fee agreement. We operate on a competitive fee structure, which means you only pay a fee if your business is successfully sold.

Does having MCS accreditation or heat pump capability affect my valuation?

Yes, significantly. With the government's target to phase out new gas boiler installations by 2035, buyers are paying a premium for HVAC businesses that already have MCS accreditation and active heat pump installation capability. It positions your business for long-term growth.

HVAC Business Sales

Maximise the exit value of your HVAC business.

We are the UK's specialist brokerage for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning business owners considering a sale. Confidential valuations. Qualified buyers. Expert guidance.

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Sector Specialists

New to market Current opportunity · Gloucestershire, South West England

Established plumbing and heating business (retirement sale)

Circa £871k turnover, 290+ recurring service customers, Worcester Bosch and Firebird accredited. Confidential sale, NDA and proof of funds required.

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The HVAC Market

The heat pump transition is reshaping the sector.

UK heat pump sales grew 63% in 2024, reaching a record 98,345 units. Private equity add-on acquisitions in HVAC services rose 88% year-on-year in 2024 to 2025, driven by interest rate reductions and strong consolidation appetite. Buyers are actively acquiring certified engineering teams rather than building them from scratch. Gas Safe and OFTEC-registered engineers are in critically short supply, making established HVAC businesses with accredited staff a direct acquisition target.

Sources: Cooling Post (MCS/BEIS data), Capstone Partners HVAC Services M&A Update 2025. Industry reference ranges, not UK-verified transaction data.

88%

Rise in PE add-on HVAC acquisitions, 2024 to 2025

63%

UK heat pump sales growth in 2024

4x–10x

EBITDA multiple range for well-positioned HVAC businesses

18%

BADR Capital Gains Tax rate from April 2026

How We Work

A clear, structured process.

Free Confidential Valuation

Every conversation starts with understanding your business. We assess your turnover, contract book, team qualifications, and growth trajectory to establish a realistic valuation range. No cost, no obligation, completely confidential.

Qualified Buyer Matching

We maintain an active register of pre-qualified buyers: PE-backed platforms, national heating groups, and trade acquirers specifically seeking HVAC businesses. We match your business to the right buyers and create competitive tension.

Managed Sale Process

From initial valuation through to completion, we manage every stage. NDAs, buyer meetings, negotiations, due diligence, and legal coordination. You focus on running your business while we handle the sale.

Sector Expertise

We speak your language.

We understand the difference between a business running 200 domestic boiler services a month and one managing 50 commercial maintenance contracts. We know what Gas Safe registration means for your workforce, why F-Gas certification matters to buyers, and how MCS accreditation for heat pump installation transforms your valuation.

We understand fleet condition, route density, the split between reactive callouts and planned maintenance, and why a business with six engineers and a trained office manager is worth more than one where the owner still answers the phone. This sector knowledge means we position your business correctly and attract the right buyers from day one.

Team of HVAC engineers in professional workwear

Get In Touch

Start with a conversation.

Whether you are actively considering a sale or simply curious about what your HVAC business might be worth, we are happy to talk. No obligation, completely confidential.

Thank you for getting in touch.

We will review your details and be in contact within two working days. Everything you have shared is treated as strictly confidential.

22,370

HVAC businesses tracked across the UK

10+ years

In business sales, across finance and professional services markets

Confidential

No obligation, free to enquire

Looking to Acquire

Register as a HVAC buyer.

Most of the HVAC businesses we represent never go to open market. They move through a small, private buyer register. If you are an individual buyer, trade acquirer, or investor actively looking at the sector, register your criteria and we will contact you directly when something suitable becomes available.

22,370

HVAC businesses tracked across the UK. Heat pump transition and F-Gas regulation is creating a structural uplift in HVAC acquisition activity.

Acquisition Finance

Need help funding your HVAC business purchase?

Our specialist broker network connects buyers with FCA-authorised acquisition finance lenders who understand the HVAC sector. From modelling repayments to securing competitive terms.

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Your Adviser

Simon Read, Lead Adviser

Simon has spent over a decade advising business owners on their exit strategies. He understands the business sale process in detail and has completed sales ranging from small owner-operated firms to multi-million pound consolidation deals.

Every conversation starts with understanding what matters most to you: the price, the legacy, the staff, the timing, or simply getting out with certainty. Nothing is decided until you are ready.

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Maximise the exit value of your HVAC business.

Established plumbing and heating business (retirement sale)

The heat pump transition is reshaping the sector.

A clear, structured process.

Free Confidential Valuation

Qualified Buyer Matching

Managed Sale Process

We speak your language.

Start with a conversation.

Thank you for getting in touch.

Thinking of selling your HVAC business?

Get a confidential, no-obligation conversation with a specialist adviser.

A few details about the business.

Where should Simon reach you?

Thank you, there.

Register as a HVAC buyer.

Need help funding your HVAC business purchase?

Simon Read, Lead Adviser

Maximise the exit value of your HVAC business.

Established plumbing and heating business (retirement sale)

The heat pump transition is reshaping the sector.

A clear, structured process.

Free Confidential Valuation

Qualified Buyer Matching

Managed Sale Process

We speak your language.

Start with a conversation.

Thank you for getting in touch.

Thinking of selling your HVAC business?

Get a confidential, no-obligation conversation with a specialist adviser.

A few details about the business.

Where should Simon reach you?

Thank you, there.

Register as a HVAC buyer.

Need help funding your HVAC business purchase?

A track record in HVAC.

HVAC installation and maintenance business, South East

HVAC contractor with 15 employees, Midlands

HVAC specialist serving commercial clients, London

Simon Read, Lead Adviser