Thinking of Selling Your HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical Business?
Start With a Free Exit Assessment First.
Before you talk to a broker, find out what your company could be worth, and what buyers look for in service trade businesses.
Most service trade owners leave money on the table because they don’t prepare their business properly before going to market.
Buyers typically pay more for companies that are exit-ready.
Our Value Builder exit assessment takes less than 15 minutes, and your summary and score are free.
Know where you stand... before you even think about selling.
Our CFO advisors have built, scaled and sold trades companies.
We know what it takes, and have been through it first hand, unlike many advisors.
We couple our hands-on expertise with the proven Value Builder framework to identify the factors that increase exit value before a transaction.
How to Increase the Value of an HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical Business – Before Selling –
Buyers typically evaluate service trade businesses based on recurring revenue, dependency, customer concentration, financial reporting quality, and whether the company can operate without the owner.
Your Value Builder score shows exactly where improvements can increase valuation before going to market.
Most owners contact a broker before understanding what drives their company’s value.
Preparing first often increases sale price, improves deal structure, and reduces risk during due diligence.
Free MEP Assessment & Value Builder Score
We are certified Value Builder advisors.
Not sure where you stand? Start with our free Value Builder Assessment Score.
It takes less than 15 minutes to complete. No strings attached.
Cost: FREE
Estimate of Value, Full VB Report & CFO Consultation
This is available only to MEP/ service trades businesses.This package includes the Value Builder full report with areas for improvement, estimated value, and consultation with a fractional CFO that understands MEP service business and the trades.
$1,500
Annual Planning &
Value Builder Software
This package includes an annual planning session with a MEP fractional CFO to review your financials, identify growth opportunities, and increase company value. Also includes 12 months of access to business growth software.
$2,500
Mainstreet MEP™ Advisory CFO Services
This includes weekly fractional CFO calls, coupled weekly dashboards, and monthly financial reports. We’ll start by reviewing your financials & Value Builder Assessment, and then customize our 12-phase program to fit your company’s specific needs.
Starting at $2,500/mo
Prep to Sell, or Build a Legacy
Our Value Builder assessments and the 12-module course are based on the strategies outlined in the award-winning book by John Warrillow, Built to Sell.
Our team of certified Value Builder advisors is here to help you get your business in shape before reaching out to the broker.
Know where you stand.
Build to sell, or build a legacy.
But don’t leave money on the table.
Improve Your Strategies. Grow Your Business.
At Mainstreet MEP™, we’ve been where you are, building small and medium-sized MEP businesses from the ground up.
Whether you’re in HVAC, electrical, or plumbing, we know the challenges of starting with limited resources, scaling from a single technician to a full team, managing a large workforce, or preparing your books for a successful sale.
Our team has not only grown thriving MEP companies, but also sold them to investors and/or private equity, and even stayed as operators and participated in the acquisition process for other companies. This experience, coupled with proven Value Builder software and programs, gives us unique expertise to guide you toward your goals.
If you’re considering selling, know what matters to potential buyers, and know where you stand.
From free assessments, to reporting and advisory services, we can help you prep for a sale, or grow a legacy.
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Private equity firms and strategic buyers pay premium valuations for service trade businesses with recurring revenue, strong management teams, and clean financial reporting. Preparing your company before going to market can significantly increase deal value and improve transaction terms.
