THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO
Buying an HVAC Business
From finding the right company to financing the deal — everything HVAC techs and owners need to know about acquisition.
Choose your path
I'm an HVAC Tech Ready to Own
You've got the trade skills. Now learn the business side — finding, evaluating, and financing your first HVAC acquisition.
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I'm an Owner Looking to Grow
Already running a shop? Learn how to evaluate, finance, and integrate an acquisition to double your footprint.
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Five Chapters to Acquisition
Is Buying an HVAC Business Right for You?
Self-assessment framework covering trade knowledge gaps, financial readiness, and the lifestyle reality check nobody talks about.
Finding the Right HVAC Company to Buy
Where deals come from, what to look for in listings, red flags, and customer concentration risk.
HVAC Business Valuation: What It's Actually Worth
Revenue multiples, SDE calculations, seasonal cash flow adjustments, and equipment depreciation traps.
Due Diligence for HVAC Acquisitions
The inspection checklist: customer contracts, fleet condition, licensing gaps, employee retention, and deferred maintenance.
Financing Your HVAC Acquisition
SBA 7(a) step-by-step, seller financing structures, private equity basics, and what lenders actually want to see.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Everything for Your HVAC Acquisition
Valuation Methods
Learn how HVAC businesses are actually valued — and why the asking price is usually wrong.
Due Diligence
The 47-point inspection checklist for HVAC acquisitions.
SBA Financing
Step-by-step SBA 7(a) loan process, specific to HVAC deals.
Fleet Assessment
How to evaluate a van fleet without getting burned.
Customer Contracts
Service agreements, maintenance contracts, and what they're really worth.
Day One Playbook
What to do in your first 90 days as the new owner.
DEEP DIVES
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HVAC Acquisition Math: What the Asking Price Actually Buys You
A $1.2M listing doesn't mean a $1.2M check. SDE multiples, monthly payment math, hidden costs, and the seasonal stress test every buyer must run.
Energy Code Compliance: The 2026 Due Diligence Question Nobody's Asking
Heat pumps are now the prescriptive default in California — and more states are following. Here's how building energy codes change what an HVAC company is worth to buyers.
Your First 90 Days as the New HVAC Owner
You bought the business. Now you have 90 days to prove you won't break it. The week-by-week playbook for ownership transition — from day one to year-one planning.
How PE Roll-Ups Are Reshaping HVAC — And What It Means for Independent Buyers
PE add-on acquisitions are up 88% YoY. Learn how roll-ups affect your deal — valuation inflation, talent competition, vendor pricing — and where independents still win.
Service Agreements Are the Hidden Gold in HVAC Acquisitions
Recurring revenue from maintenance contracts can make or break a deal. Learn how to evaluate service agreement portfolios and what they're really worth.
HVAC Business Red Flags: 12 Things That Kill Deals
The warning signs that should stop a deal cold — and the 4 "red flags" that are actually negotiating opportunities in disguise.
Ready to Start Your HVAC Acquisition Journey?
Chapter 1 begins with the question every buyer needs to answer first: is this actually right for you?
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