Our Industries
We advise owners of home services and mission-critical service businesses across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. If you’re considering selling, scaling, or valuing your company, explore the industries we work in below.
Who We Serve
Commercial | Residential | Industrial | Service Providers & Contractors
We focus on service businesses with recurring revenue and repeat demand—where cash flow quality, operational systems, and a strong team drive valuation. If you’re planning to sell or scale, we help you understand your value drivers and connect you with the right buyer profile.
What these industries have in common
Recurring service & maintenance revenue (or repeat contracts)
Skilled technician teams and field operations
Scheduling, dispatch, and capacity constraints
Reputation + lead generation impact revenue quality
Owner involvement affects risk and valuation
How we help
Valuation + value driver assessment
Preparation (financials, add-backs, KPI clarity)
Buyer targeting (strategic, PE-backed, owner-operator)
Marketing + deal execution (CIM, outreach, bids)
Diligence support through close
FAQs
Answered by Expert Business Advisors
What industries does Brentwood Growth specialize in?
We work with mission-critical service providers and contractors across residential, commercial, and industrial categories including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, cleaning/janitorial, roofing, restoration, pest control, and more.
Do you only work with home services businesses?
Home services is a core focus, but we also work with select commercial and industrial service providers where operational systems and repeat demand drive value.
What makes a business in these industries attractive to buyers?
Predictable cash flow, strong service/maintenance mix, scalable operations, documented KPIs, and reduced owner dependency.
Which metrics matter most for valuation in service businesses?
EBITDA quality, recurring revenue percentage, customer concentration, job type mix (service vs projects), growth trend, and operational capacity (tech team + dispatch).
Can you help if I’m not ready to sell yet?
Yes, many owners engage 12–24 months early to improve value drivers before going to market.
Who buys companies in these industries?
Strategic buyers, PE-backed platforms/consolidators, independent sponsors, and experienced owner-operators.
What size companies do you typically work with?
Typically established service businesses with consistent cash flow and a team in place.
What’s the first step to explore selling or valuation?
Start with a value assessment understand your valuation range, key drivers, and the path to increase value.
Do you provide help across multiple service lines?
Yes, many companies have blended service lines (e.g., HVAC + plumbing + electrical). We evaluate each line’s revenue and margin profile.
How does Brentwood Growth get paid?
We are paid a success fee at closing if and when the transaction is completed.
The range of the fee varies based upon the size of the transaction. There is no retainer or monthly support fee during the process.
We only get paid if a deal is completed. Our pricing model is based on industry accepted Double Lehman scale.
Am I locked in once we start the process?
You are never locked into a commitment to the process or with us. If at any time you change your mind or are not satisfied with our performance, you can cancel the agreement and nothing is owed. Furthermore, if you are not satisfied with any offer or any buyer you are under no obligation to accept the offer.
How do I choose the best industry category if my company does more than one?
Choose your primary revenue driver, then break out the rest by percent of revenue so buyers can understand the mix.