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HVAC & Plumbing Services Roll-Ups

Residential trade services consolidation across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and related field services, including PE-backed buy-and-build platforms, multi-brand franchisors, and add-on M&A of local operators. Covers platform creation, de novo branch expansion, and the sponsors, lenders, and advisors financing the roll-up wave.

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HVAC, plumbing and residential services roll-ups, and the investors behind home services consolidation

That sentence was the entire instruction. Everything on this page was researched from it and then verified against public sources: 22 experts kept, 1 dropped in verification.

Experts

Grouped by archetype · searchable

Founder / Operator

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AJ Brown

Co-CEO & Executive Chairman

Apex Service Partners

FounderTampa

Co-CEO who scaled Apex from $40M to $3B+ revenue in six years and just closed an Apollo-backed minority raise — a live reference for home-services roll-up economics and PE-backed buy-and-build execution.

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Will Matson

Chief Financial Officer & Head of M&A

Apex Service Partners

FounderTampa

As Apex's co-CEO and original Head of M&A, Matson has personally underwritten and integrated dozens of home-services roll-up deals since 2019.

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Bruce Howard

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

User Friendly Home Services

FounderThe Woodlands

Founder-CEO of a fast-moving, self-funded HVAC/plumbing roll-up with 14+ acquisitions since 2021 and a proprietary sourcing edge from his directory-advertising relationships.

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Evan Eachus

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

FirstCall Mechanical Group

FounderAustin

Founder-CEO executing a fast-moving commercial HVAC/mechanical roll-up for SkyKnight Capital, with five-plus acquisitions in under three years and prior PE operating experience at Sycamore Partners.

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Richard Lewis

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Redwood Services

FounderMemphis

Founder-CEO of Redwood Services, a fast-scaling PE-backed trades roll-up ($0 to $500M+ revenue in ~5 years) with direct sourcing and integration playbook insight for home-services deals.

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Alan O'Neill

Founder & Regional CEO

Abacus Plumbing / Wrench Group

FounderHouston

Bootstrapped Abacus from three plumbers into a $50M+ Houston platform, then folded it into Wrench Group's PE-backed roll-up — a proven operator on the home-services buy-and-build playbook.

Strategic Advisor

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Leland Smith

Founder and Chairman of the Board

Champions Group Holdings

AdvisorYorba Linda

Founder-chairman who built and sold two HVAC roll-up platforms (ARS 1997; CenterOak/Odyssey/Blackstone chain through 2026) — deep operator insight into home-services consolidation economics.

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Anthony Perera

Founder

Exuma Capital Partners

AdvisorFort Lauderdale

Perera built and exited a $200M HVAC roll-up, then pivoted to PE, giving him rare operator-turned-investor credibility in home services buy-and-build strategies.

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Kurt Bratton

Special Advisor to the Board of Directors

TurnPoint Services

AdvisorLouisville

Ran the home-services buy-and-build playbook firsthand — 16 add-ons, ~10x revenue, two PE sponsors — and can now speak candidly since he's off the P&L.

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Craig Steinke

Executive Chairman

Service Logic

AdvisorCharlotte

Grew Service Logic from $150M to $2.2B in revenue as CEO, making him a rare source of firsthand insight on scaling HVAC/home-services roll-ups.

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Jane Sidebottom

President and Founder

AMK LLC

AdvisorBonita Springs

AMK's founder has advised 60+ HVACR/home-services companies on growth and sat on the board of a Monomoy Capital-owned platform, giving her rare operator-plus-board-level rollup insight.

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Eddie McFarlane

Chair of Board of Directors / Learning Chief & Development Officer

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) / Sila Services

AdvisorLititz

As Sila Services' Chief Learning & Development Officer and ACCA's sitting board chair, McFarlane sits at the intersection of workforce strategy and industry policy for HVAC roll-ups.

Legal / Service Provider

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Peer Fund / Dealmaker

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Companies

Ranked by edge depth
Fund · Service3

Apex Service Partners

Nationwide HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services roll-up platform operating 75 brands across 46 states with 13,000+ employees and $3B+ annual revenue.

Advisor2

Alpine Investors

People-driven private equity firm founded in 2001 with $17B AUM, specializing in middle-market software and services companies with signature CEO-in-Residence talent program.

Advisor3

Apollo Global Management

Global alternative asset manager and retirement services provider founded in 1990, managing approximately $1.03 trillion AUM across credit, private equity, infrastructure, and real estate.

Fund · Service2

Champions Group Holdings

Integrated HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services platform operating 22 brands across 7 states with 1,800+ field technicians, acquired by Blackstone for $2.5 billion in 2026.

Advisor2

Odyssey Investment Partners

Private equity firm founded in 1997 with $8.2 billion of capital raised, specializing in control investments in industrial, business services, and engineered components sectors.

Target2

Wrench Group

National home services platform operating 26 markets across 15 states, serving 2+ million customers annually with 7,300+ employees through regional HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and water service brands.

Advisor1

AMK LLC (Applied Marketing Knowledge)

Specialty marketing strategy and business consulting firm founded 2007, providing consulting in HVACR, industrial products, distribution, and energy services.

Fund · Service1

Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical

Founder-led home services company established 2003 by Alan O'Neill with 20+ years of organic growth; serves greater Houston and Austin metro areas with 24/7 plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services.

Advisor1

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)

Non-profit trade association (founded 1968) representing 60,000 HVACR professionals; develops industry standards, provides education, and advocates for contractor interests before regulators and legislators.

Fund · Service1

Air Pros USA

Leading regional HVAC and home services contractor serving Southeast Florida with heating, cooling, plumbing, indoor air quality, and water heater services across multiple states.

Fund · Service1

Allied Plumbing, Heating & Air

Plumbing, heating, and air conditioning services company founded by Leland Smith, sold to American Residential Services (ARS) in 1997.

Advisor1

Altas Partners

Toronto-based private equity firm managing ~$10 billion in assets, focused on identifying and building high-quality businesses in services sectors with target investments of $400M-$1B.

Software1

Avitru

Architecture, engineering, and construction software platform acquired by Roper Technologies in December 2018 for approximately $90 million, providing specification systems including AIA MasterSpec.

Fund · Service1

Bee's Plumbing

Seattle-based plumbing and heating services company founded 2017, operating in Pacific Northwest with 24/7 emergency services and strong local market reputation; acquired by Champions Group in 2025.

Equipment1

Builders FirstSource

Major building materials distribution and supply company providing lumber, windows, doors, and related construction products to residential and commercial markets nationwide.

Target1

CLS Facility Services

Multi-craft facility management company based in Cleveland area, Ohio with 50+ years providing vendor-managed HVACR, electrical, and facility maintenance services nationwide.

Target1

CPL

Full-service architecture, engineering, and planning firm founded in 1975 with 500+ employees across 25 offices serving healthcare, education, infrastructure, and community development sectors across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast.

Target1

Capital City Mechanical

Commercial HVAC and plumbing services company founded 2001 in Columbus, Ohio, serving education, government and commercial customers across Central Ohio.

Fund · Service1

Champions Group (Service Champions)

Portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners operating 20+ branded residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service companies across North America, recently acquired by Blackstone in 2026.

Fund · Service1

Champions Group (formerly Service Champions)

Portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners operating 20+ branded residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service companies across North America, recently acquired by Blackstone in 2026.

Fund · Service1

Coolray

Regional HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service provider based in Marietta, Georgia with 50+ years of history, serving 500,000+ homeowners across metro Atlanta, Birmingham, and Nashville.

Equipment1

Duravant

Global automation equipment manufacturer providing end-to-end solutions for food processing, packaging machinery, and material handling across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

Utility · RTO1

ESL Federal Credit Union

Rochester-based financial institution with $100+ billion in assets, serving 413,000+ members and 16,000+ businesses through 24 branches offering banking, mortgage, and wealth management services.

Target1

Eagle Family Foods

Food manufacturing company specializing in canned condensed and evaporated milk products including Eagle Brand, Magnolia, and PET. Acquired by Smucker in 2007 for $248M.

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Advisor1

Exuma Capital Partners

South Florida-based private equity firm founded in 2022 focused on middle-market investments in technology, real estate, food & beverage, and home services; led by founder Anthony Perera.

Fund · Service1

Falls Heating & Cooling, Inc.

Independent HVAC service provider founded in 1986, based in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, serving Northeast Ohio and surrounding regions with furnace repair, air conditioning installation, and system maintenance.

Target1

FirstCall Mechanical Group

Commercial HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing services platform launched by SkyKnight Capital in 2023. Headquartered in Austin, Texas with 700+ employees.

Equipment1

Fischbein LLC

Designer and manufacturer of bagging systems, conveyors, and material handling equipment serving industrial customers worldwide; acquired by Odyssey Investment Partners in 2013.

Equipment1

Friedrich Air Conditioning

HVAC equipment manufacturer founded 1883 specializing in premium room air conditioners, ductless systems, and commercial-grade cooling solutions for residential and commercial use.

Fund · Service1

H&H Heating & Air Conditioning

Regional HVAC service provider established 1985, serving Delaware Valley and greater Philadelphia area. Specializes in residential HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance.

Fund · Service1

Haller Enterprises

Multi-state residential services provider with 40+ years operating history offering HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and water conditioning services across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania.

Equipment1

IEC Electronics Corp.

Electronics manufacturing company specializing in printed circuit board assembly and mission-critical components, taken private via Creation Technologies in October 2021 for $242.3 million enterprise value.

Software1

Inspected.com

Cloud-based virtual inspection and permitting platform enabling same-day approvals for roofing, solar, HVAC, pools, and home construction; operates in Florida and adjacent states with 100,000+ inspections completed.

Fund · Service1

John C. Flood of Virginia

120+ year old regional HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services provider serving Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC with 24/7 emergency service availability and strong local brand equity.

Advisor1

Karpus Investment Management

Rochester-based SEC-registered investment adviser managing $4 billion in assets for individuals, families, and institutional clients since 1987, emphasizing conservative long-term wealth management.

Target1

LC Anderson

Commercial HVACR contractor established in 1943 serving Eastern Massachusetts and Boston area, providing design, installation, maintenance and service of HVAC systems.

Advisor1

Lee Equity Partners

New York-based private equity firm founded in 2006 focused on middle-market control buyouts and growth capital ($50M-$150M checks) in business services, financial services, and healthcare with $5B+ AUM.

Advisor1

Leonard Green & Partners

Los Angeles-based private equity firm founded in 1989 with $77.8 billion in AUM, focused on consumer, business services, and retail buyouts and recapitalizations across 95+ portfolio companies.

Fund · Service1

McAfee Heating and Air Conditioning

Dayton, Ohio-based HVAC and plumbing services company founded 1990, serving 30+ communities across five Ohio counties with 35+ years of operations; acquired by Champions Group in 2025.

Target1

Mister Car Wash

Largest privately-held car wash operator in North America with 500+ locations offering unlimited wash memberships, convenience services, and fleet programs; publicly traded company backed by financial sponsors.

Software1

Nextdoor

Hyperlocal social network with 88M neighbors as members. Enables neighborhood-level content sharing, local commerce, and community safety features across 11 countries.

Advisor1

OMERS Private Equity

Pension-backed PE investor with C$25.1B private equity AUM. Invests in healthcare, business services, industrials, and software with permanent capital allowing extended hold periods.

Target1

Peak Roofing Partners

Roofing industry consolidation platform launched by Exuma Capital Partners in June 2024; actively acquiring regional roofing contractors including Action Roofing and Skymark Roofing to build national brand.

Target1

PipeDreams

Tech-enabled HVAC and plumbing consolidator founded 2020. Raised $25M Series A, operates in West/Southwest with 9+ acquisitions. Integrates software for scheduling and customer acquisition into acquired businesses.

Equipment1

Precision Optical Technologies, Inc.

Leading supplier of value-added optical transceiver systems with proprietary software and firmware configurations, acquired by Belden Inc. for $290 million in June 2024.

Equipment1

Protective Industrial Products

Global PPE and industrial safety equipment supplier with 1,500+ employees offering 10,000+ products across 20+ worldwide locations; founded 1984 in Albany, NY.

Advisor1

Redwood Services

Memphis-based home services investment platform founded 2020, managing 25+ HVAC, plumbing, and electrical platform companies with 2,500+ employees and $500M+ annual revenue; backed by Altas Partners.

Software1

RentLingo

Apartment rental search platform founded 2012 by Stanford MBA students. Aggregated listings and community reviews for apartment hunters, sold in 2021.

Fund · Service1

SRS Distribution

Leading specialty trade distributor of roofing materials, building products, and lumber serving professional contractors across 47 states with 760+ branches; acquired by The Home Depot in June 2024 for $18.25 billion.

Fund · Service1

Sal's Heating & Cooling, Inc.

Established 1975, regional HVAC and plumbing services provider serving greater Cleveland and northeast Ohio. Holds awards as top dealer for American Standard, Bryant, and York brands.

Software1

Schedule Engine

Online booking and scheduling software platform for trade contractors (HVAC, plumbing, electrical); founded 2016, acquired by ServiceTitan in 2022 to enhance integrated service management capabilities.

Advisor1

Schryver & Co.

M&A advisory boutique launched June 2026 exclusively serving residential and commercial trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing); applies founder/operator expertise to sell-side and buy-side transactions.

Fund · Service1

Service Logic

Largest privately held HVAC and energy management company in the US. Serves 25,000+ commercial/industrial clients across 500M+ square feet. Offers maintenance, energy optimization, and sustainability solutions.

Target1

Signet Jewelers

World's largest retailer of diamond jewelry with 2,655 locations globally across brands including Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, and Blue Nile; NYSE-listed company with 105,000+ employees.

Fund · Service1

Sila Services, LLC

Leading home services platform consolidating 40+ regional brands across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services; 2,500+ team members serving 1M+ customers across Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest.

Advisor1

Sterling Investment Partners

Private equity firm founded in 1991 focusing on middle-market control investments in value-added distribution and business services with over 30 years of transaction experience.

Advisor1

TSG Consumer Partners

Leading consumer-focused private equity firm founded in 1986 with $20 billion in AUM, investing across food, beverage, beauty, household, apparel, and consumer services sectors with offices in Larkspur, New York, Stamford, and London.

Fund · Service1

Tony's Plumbing

Family-owned Modesto, California plumbing and HVAC services company founded 1994, serving Central Valley with 30+ years of operations; now under Redwood Services ownership (2024).

Advisor1

Trivest Partners

Mid-market PE firm founded 1981, $6B AUM, specialized in founder/family-owned businesses. 500+ investments across manufacturing, distribution, services, and consumer products.

Target1

TurnPoint Services

Platform company rolling up regional HVAC, plumbing and electrical service businesses. Valued at $1B+, operates nationally with significant organic growth trajectory.

Advisor1

Twin Point Capital

Principal investment and advisory firm founded in 2015 with offices in Palo Alto and New York, managing investments across communications, networking, commercial services, manufacturing, and industrial sectors.

Target1

User Friendly Home Services

HVAC and plumbing rollup founded in 2021, based in The Woodlands, Texas, with 19+ acquisitions across California, Kansas, Kentucky, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas, led by CEO Bruce Howard.

Software1

User Friendly Media

Directory and advertising services company founded in 1999, based in The Woodlands, Texas, offering print directories, mobile apps, digital advertising, and GoLocal247.com local business directory.

Target1

Vertex Service Partners

Residential home improvement services platform launched by Alpine Investors in 2023, focused on roofing and exterior services with $600M+ revenue and 30+ acquisitions.

Target1

Whole Foods Market

Multinational organic and natural grocery retailer founded in 1980 and acquired by Amazon in 2017; operates 500+ stores with 105,000+ employees and $17B+ in annual revenue.

Fund · Service1

Women in HVACR

Nonprofit industry association founded 2002 dedicated to empowering women in HVACR trades through professional development, mentorship, networking, and scholarship programs.