Every PE/M&A signal we can find, concrete deals and the broader market mood, each pinned to a
verbatim quote from its source. 583 signals in the record.
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Home services platform Sila Services acquired Live Free Heating, Cooling & Electric of Concord, New Hampshire, expanding its New England footprint. Sila operates over 40 brands across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest.
“Sila Services, LLC is excited to announce its latest strategic acquisition, Live Free Heating, Cooling & Electric, a premier provider of home comfort solutions based in Concord, New Hampshire and founded by brothers Peter Marston and Tyler Marston.”
Redwood Services, a home-services platform investing in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies, partnered with New Jersey-based Guaranteed Service, marking Redwood's nineteenth platform investment. Founder Helmi Ben Flah retains a significant minority stake.
“Redwood Services (“Redwood”), an established home services firm focused on investing in leading HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services companies in growing U.S. markets, announced that it has partnered with Guaranteed Service (“Guaranteed”). This partnership marks Redwood’s nineteenth platform investment, highlighting the company’s ongoing growth and commitment to expansion.”
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hvacinsider.com Redwood Services announced its 19th partnership with New Jersey-based Guaranteed Service, a home services company specializing in plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical work. This marks Redwood's nineteenth platform investment, with Guaranteed Service's founder retaining a significant minority stake.
“Redwood Services (“Redwood”), an established home services firm focused on investing in leading HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services companies in growing U.S. markets, announced that it has partnered with Guaranteed Service (“Guaranteed”). This partnership marks Redwood’s nineteenth platform investment, highlighting the company’s ongoing growth and commitment to expansion.”
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hvacinsider.com The acquired Guaranteed Service team will continue operating under its current name while Redwood provides support resources — the typical brand-retention pattern of a PE-style home-services roll-up.
“The Guaranteed Service team will continue to operate the business under its current name, while Redwood will provide ...”
Newsletter headline reports Redwood Services completing its 19th acquisition; the acquired Guaranteed Service team will keep operating under its current name while Redwood provides support — a home-services roll-up tuck-in.
“Redwood Services Makes 19th Acquisition, From Notes to Numbers: Using CRM Data to Strengthen HVACR Customer..”
Comfort Systems USA acquired Right Way Plumbing & Mechanical LLC of Florida on May 1, 2025, for a preliminary purchase price of $64.8 million.
“Comfort Systems USA acquired Right Way Plumbing & Mechanical LLC of Florida on May 1, 2025 for a preliminary $64.8M purchase price ($49.5M cash + $5M seller notes + earn-out + working capital adjustment) per the Q2 2025 10-Q.”
Mission Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, part of Southern Home Services, acquired Ultra Heating & Cooling in the Kansas City metro effective April 7, 2025, as an inorganic-growth add-on for the platform.
“Mission Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, a trusted name in home services throughout the Kansas City metro, is proud to announce the acquisition of Ultra Heating & Cooling, effective April 7, 2025.”
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hvacinsider.com The SEER Group acquired a San Fernando Valley contractor as the latest in its ongoing partner-and-grow consolidation strategy.
“The acquisition is the latest in The SEER Group’s ongoing efforts to partner with different companies and help them g...”
The SEER Group acquired Kilowatt Heating, Air Conditioning and Electric, an HVAC and electrical services firm in California's San Fernando Valley, strengthening its California presence as part of an ongoing partner-and-grow strategy.
“The SEER Group is strengthening its California presence with the acquisition of Kilowatt Heating, Air Conditioning and Electric, which provides HVAC and electrical services in the San Fernando Valley.”
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www.achrnews.com The SEER Group acquired San Fernando Valley HVAC and electrical contractor Kilowatt Heating, Air Conditioning and Electric, expanding its California presence as part of its ongoing roll-up partner strategy.
“The SEER Group is strengthening its California presence with the acquisition of Kilowatt Heating, Air Conditioning and Electric, which provides HVAC and electrical services in the San Fernando Valley. Kilowatt was founded in 1990.”
Gamut Capital-backed Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning announced it acquired Sierra Air Conditioning and affiliated entities, a residential-new-construction HVAC installer in Nevada and Idaho, expanding Airtron into the U.S. West region.
“Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning (“Airtron”), a leading designer, installer, and maintenance provider for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, announced today it has acquired Sierra Air Conditioning, Inc., Sierra Air Conditioning of Idaho LLC, and Silverado Mechanical LLC (collectively, “Sierra” or the “Company”), a leading installer of HVAC systems to new homes built by national and local homebuilders throughout Nevada and Idaho.”
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hvacinsider.com Airtron, a Gamut Capital Management portfolio company, acquired Sierra Air Conditioning (plus its Idaho and Silverado Mechanical entities), a leading installer of HVAC for residential new construction in Nevada and Idaho, expanding Airtron into the West region and creating what it calls the first national RNC HVAC installation business.
“Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning (“Airtron”), a leading designer, installer, and maintenance provider for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, announced today it has acquired Sierra Air Conditioning, Inc., Sierra Air Conditioning of Idaho LLC, and Silverado Mechanical LLC (collectively, “Sierra” or the “Company”), a leading installer of HVAC systems to new homes built by national and local homebuilders throughout Nevada and Idaho.”
An HVAC contractor expanded its Western U.S. presence by acquiring Sierra Air Conditioning Inc., Sierra Air Conditioning of Idaho LLC, and Silverado Mechanical LLC.
“The acquisitions of Sierra Air Conditioning Inc., Sierra Air Conditioning of Idaho LLC, and Silverado Mechanical LLC ...”
Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning acquired Sierra Air Conditioning Inc., Sierra Air Conditioning of Idaho LLC, and Silverado Mechanical LLC (collectively 'Sierra'), new-home HVAC installers in Nevada and Idaho, expanding Airtron's presence in the Western U.S.
“Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning, which designs, installs, and maintains HVAC systems, has acquired Sierra Air Conditioning Inc., Sierra Air Conditioning of Idaho LLC, and Silverado Mechanical LLC, or, collectively, Sierra, companies that install HVAC systems in new homes throughout Nevada and Idaho.”
Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning acquired the Sierra group of new-home HVAC installers operating in Nevada and Idaho, expanding its presence in the Western U.S.
“Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning, which designs, installs, and maintains HVAC systems, has acquired Sierra Air Conditioning Inc., Sierra Air Conditioning of Idaho LLC, and Silverado Mechanical LLC, or, collectively, Sierra, companies that install HVAC systems in new homes throughout Nevada and Idaho.”
United Building Solutions (UBS) has incorporated Temperature Control Services (TCS) as part of its initial steps to build a leading multi-regional commercial HVAC platform. TCS expands UBS's footprint into the Southeast U.S., a fast-growing HVAC market.
“With the incorporation of TCS, we have taken the first steps in establishing UBS as a leading, multi-regional platform committed to addressing that demand”
A related-posts link in the source states Sila Services continued its Eastern Pennsylvania growth by acquiring Oxford Plumbing & Heating.
“Sila Services Continues Eastern PA Growth with Acquisition of Oxford Plumbing & Heating”
The Premier deal is Exigent's second acquisition in Northwest Ohio, following its July 2024 partnership with Lima-based Smith-Boughan Mechanical.
“The deal marks Exigent’s second acquisition in Northwest Ohio, following its partnership with Smith-Boughan Mechanical in July 2024.”
Huron Capital portfolio company The Exigent Group, through its Smith-Boughan Mechanical company, acquired Premier Mechanical, a commercial and industrial HVAC and mechanical services company in Lima, Ohio. It marks Exigent's second Northwest Ohio acquisition.
“Leading lower middle-market private equity firm Huron Capital announced that its portfolio company, The Exigent Group, along with an Exigent Group company, Smith-Boughan Mechanical, has acquired Premier Mechanical.”
Exigent Group acquired Premier Mechanical, an HVAC service provider in Lima, OH, folding it into its Ohio operating company Smith-Boughan. The deal expands Exigent's Midwestern service business and customer footprint.
“Exigent welcomes Premier Mechanical to the Exigent team! Premier is located in Lima, OH and provides HVAC service to commercial customers from Toledo to Columbus to Cleveland. Premier folds into our Ohio operating company Smith-Boughan, substantially boosting our Midwestern service business and expanding our customer footprint.”
Exigent Group acquired Premier Mechanical, an HVAC service provider in Lima, OH, which will be folded into its Ohio operating company Smith-Boughan, expanding its Midwestern service business and customer footprint.
“Exigent welcomes Premier Mechanical to the Exigent team! Premier is located in Lima, OH and provides HVAC service to commercial customers from Toledo to Columbus to Cleveland. Premier folds into our Ohio operating company Smith-Boughan, substantially boosting our Midwestern service business and expanding our customer footprint.”
Sila Services acquired Sullivan Super Service Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, a Pittsburgh-based home comfort provider established in 1964, to strengthen its presence in Western Pennsylvania.
“Sila Services, LLC is proud to announce the acquisition of Sullivan Super Service Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, a leading provider of home comfort services based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.”
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www.achrnews.com Sila Services acquired Sullivan Super Service Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, a Pittsburgh-based home comfort provider, strengthening Sila's presence across Western Pennsylvania.
“Sila Services, LLC is proud to announce the acquisition of Sullivan Super Service Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, a leading provider of home comfort services based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.”
FirstCall Mechanical (SkyKnight Capital) acquired Capital City Mechanical as a PE add-on.
“Capital City Mechanical
FirstCall Mechanical (SkyKnight Capital)
HVAC and plumbing services
PE Add-On”
American Residential acquired Del-Air Heating & AC (Astara Capital) as a PE add-on.
“Del-Air Heating & AC (Astara Capital)
HVAC and plumbing services
PE Add-On”
FirstCall Mechanical (SkyKnight Capital) acquired Comfortrol as a PE add-on for commercial HVAC.
“Comfortrol
FirstCall Mechanical (SkyKnight Capital)
Commercial HVAC solutions
PE Add-On”
NexCore acquired FX Automation, a building automation systems specialist, as a tuck-in acquisition to Accutemp Engineering to deepen technical capabilities in smart buildings.
“FX Automation, acquired as a “tuck-in” to Accutemp, specializes in commercial HVAC controls and building automation systems (BAS).”
NexCore acquired Connecticut-based Action Air Systems as part of its 2025 acquisition push, expanding its workforce and geographic footprint.
“The acquisitions of Connecticut’s Action Air Systems and Massachusetts-based Accutemp Engineering and FX Automation have pushed NexCore’s total workforce to over 900 employees across six operating hubs.”
Sila Services led disclosed plumbing-relevant add-on acquisitions in 2025 with six deals, including Norfolk Air, Guy Smith, Delco Storm & Sewer, Live Free, My Plumber Plus, and Ahrens / Tangney.
“Sila Services led with six 2025 plumbing-relevant adds (Norfolk Air, Guy Smith, Delco Storm & Sewer, Live Free, My Plumber Plus, Ahrens / Tangney).”
Sila Services acquired John Nugent & Sons, a family-owned HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractor in Sterling, Virginia serving Northern Virginia since 1975, expanding Sila's presence in the Washington, D.C. area.
“Sila Services has acquired John Nugent & Sons, a family-owned and -operated HVAC, plumbing, and electrical company in Sterling, Virginia, that has served Northern Virginia since 1975.”
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www.achrnews.com Sila Services acquired John Nugent & Sons, a family-owned HVAC, plumbing, and electrical company in Sterling, Virginia, expanding Sila's presence in the Washington, D.C., area.
“Sila Services has acquired John Nugent & Sons, a family-owned and -operated HVAC, plumbing, and electrical company in Sterling, Virginia, that has served Northern Virginia since 1975.”
Sila Services has expanded into the Pittsburgh market through an acquisition. The target is A-Comfort Service, a company founded in 1988 known for installation and service.
“Sila Services Enters Pittsburgh Market With Acquisition”
Sila Services acquired Pittsburgh HVAC and plumbing company A-Comfort Service, expanding its presence across Western Pennsylvania and entering the Pittsburgh market.
“Sila Services has acquired A-Comfort Service, a leading HVAC and plumbing company located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.”
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www.achrnews.com Sila Services acquired A-Comfort Service, a Pittsburgh HVAC and plumbing company, expanding its presence across Western Pennsylvania and entering the Pittsburgh market.
“Sila Services has acquired A-Comfort Service, a leading HVAC and plumbing company located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.”
Punctual Pros, a leading operator of One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and Mister Sparky Electric, acquired Horvath Home Services, expanding into Ocean and Monmouth Counties in Central New Jersey. This is Punctual Pros' first out-of-state acquisition since being acquired by Broad Sky Partners earlier in 2024.
“Punctual Pros, a leading operator of One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and Mister Sparky Electric, has acquired Horvath Home Services, expanding its footprint into Ocean and Monmouth Counties in Central New Jersey. The deal is Punctual Pros' first out-of-state acquisition since the company was acquired by Broad Sky Partners earlier in 2024 and is intended to drive mid-Atlantic geographic expansion and operational synergies.”
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing · Mentioned Broad Sky Partners · Sponsor Horvath Home Services · Target Mister Sparky Electric · Mentioned One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning · Mentioned Punctual Pros · Acquirer Within the Any Hour Group, the platform has acquired many different businesses across ~30 locations, seeking to have each acquired partner replicate Any Hour Services' success.
“And now within the Any Hour Group, we have roughly 30 locations. And we have obviously gone out and acquired a lot of different businesses.”
CAI Capital-backed Custom Air acquired electrical and HVAC assets in BC to strengthen regional footprint and electrification capabilities.
“CAI Capital Partners’ portfolio company Custom Air Conditioning Ltd. has acquired Power Plus Electric Ltd. (Maple Ridge, BC) and certain assets of I.C.R. Air Inc. (Kamloops, BC).”
PE-backed home-services platform Sila Services acquired a Milwaukee-area HVAC contractor, an add-on extending its geographic footprint.
“Sila Services Acquires Milwaukee-Area Contractor”
PE-backed home-services platform Sila Services acquired New Berlin Heating & Air Conditioning, a Milwaukee-area HVAC contractor, expanding its Midwest footprint.
“Sila Services has acquired New Berlin Heating & Air Conditioning, a provider of HVAC services based in New Berlin, Wisconsin.”
PE-backed home-services platform Sila Services acquired New Berlin Heating & Air Conditioning, a Wisconsin HVAC contractor, expanding its Midwest footprint.
“PHILADELPHIA — Sila Services has acquired New Berlin Heating & Air Conditioning, a provider of HVAC services based in New Berlin, Wisconsin.”
Sila Services acquired New Berlin Heating & Air to accelerate Midwest expansion and enhance regional coverage.
“Sila Services has acquired New Berlin Heating & Air Conditioning, a family-run HVAC services provider based in New Berlin, Wisconsin, to accelerate the platform’s Midwest expansion.”
McNorton Mechanical, which served the Florida Panhandle for nearly 50 years, has joined Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical.
“After serving customers in the Florida Panhandle for nearly 50 years, McNorton Mechanical (McNorton) joins Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (Hiller), the region’s premier provider of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical service and repair.”
Redwood executes smaller tuck-in acquisitions around $1 million involving 100% ownership of businesses with 5-20 employees.
“Smaller “tuck-ins” are typically around $1 million and involve a 100% acquisition. Those businesses have 5-20 employees.”
Trinity Hunt-backed NexCore acquired Buffalo-based DWC Mechanical to support regional growth in upstate New York.
“NexCore, a commercial HVAC platform backed by Trinity Hunt Partners, has acquired Buffalo-based DWC Mechanical, Inc.”
Under Redwood's ownership, Rite Way acquired companies to expand beyond HVAC into plumbing and electrical services, growing its service offerings and customer base.
“Under Redwood, the company has gone from $30 million in annual revenue to around $70 million. Along the way, Rite Way acquired companies to expand beyond HVAC, with plumbing and electrical services.”
Sila Services acquired A to Z Dependable Services, a plumbing and HVAC provider in Niles, Ohio, broadening its reach across Ohio and the Midwest as part of its home-services platform.
“PHILADELPHIA — Sila Services has acquired A to Z Dependable Services, a plumbing and HVAC service provider based in Niles, Ohio.”
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www.achrnews.com Sila Services, a roll-up platform of home-services contractors, acquired A to Z Dependable Services, a plumbing and HVAC provider in Niles, Ohio, expanding its footprint across Ohio and the Midwest.
“PHILADELPHIA — Sila Services has acquired A to Z Dependable Services, a plumbing and HVAC service provider based in Niles, Ohio.”
Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric, majority owned by Astara Capital Partners, acquired ARS/Rescue Rooter Vero Beach, a Florida east-coast plumbing/AC/heating contractor.
“Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric has acquired ARS/Rescue Rooter Vero Beach.”
Sila Services, LLC announced its acquisition of Allied Experts, a home comfort service provider, an add-on to the Sila home-services platform.
“Sila Services, LLC is pleased to announce its acquisition of Allied Experts, a leading home comfort service provider”
Sila Services, LLC acquired Allied Experts, a Cherry Hill, NJ home comfort service provider offering heating, cooling, plumbing, and home performance, as a tuck-in expanding Sila's residential home-services footprint in New Jersey.
“Sila Services, LLC is pleased to announce its acquisition of Allied Experts, a leading home comfort service provider based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.”
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