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Visit DealFlowAgent at Stand 4L90, NEC Birmingham. April 8, 2026 10 min read ![Joe Lewin](/media/a224fe8e-41a2-4c4e-a1b7-6b50b6c697db.webp) Author: Joe Lewin [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-lewin/) Bio DealFlowAgent is a leading specialist in niche building services, with dedicated M&A advisory and brokerage coverage for fire safety businesses across the UK and US. We help owners secure multiple acquisition offers at higher valuations. [Sell your fire safety business](/fire-safety) ## What is your business worth today? Enter your website and our M&A team will prepare a written valuation and exit optimisation report. No cost, no credit card, no obligation. Strictly confidential Company website URL Get Your Free Valuation Report **Strictly confidential.** Your personalized report is prepared by our internal team alone, the founder, head of M&A and associates. It is never shown to buyers or anyone outside the deal team without your permission. Already know your number? Get your free buyer list instead [Learn more about the valuation and value drivers report](/valuation) Confidential, no cost ## Considering selling your business? Send a short message and we will come back to you within 24 hours. First name Last name Email Phone Your question Send message Your details stay private. We never share them with acquirers without your written permission. **The UK''s leading M&A advisory firm for fire safety, security, and building services businesses is exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event 2026 and The Security Event 2026. Visit DealFlowAgent at Stand 4L90, located between the VIP networking area and the Leaders Stage, to discuss exit planning, business valuations, and acquisition opportunities.** From 28 to 30 April 2026, The Fire Safety Event returns to the NEC Birmingham, uniting over 13,500 fire safety professionals, 300+ exhibitors, and thousands of products under one roof. This year, [DealFlowAgent](/) is proud to be exhibiting at **Stand 4L90**, positioned between the VIP networking area and the Leaders Stage. Look out for the team wearing DealFlowAgent branded shirts and gilets across the show floor. Whether you own a fire alarm installation company, a passive fire protection contractor, a security systems integrator, or a facilities management business, our specialist M&A advisory team wants to meet you. We are also keen to connect with strategic acquirers, private equity investors, and corporate development professionals who are actively acquiring in these sectors. ## Why The Fire Safety Event and The Security Event 2026 Matter for Business Owners The Fire Safety Event 2026 is co-located alongside five other major industry gatherings as part of the wider **Safety & Security Event Series** at the NEC Birmingham. These co-located events include: Event Focus Area **The Fire Safety Event** Fire detection, fire alarm systems, fire suppression, passive fire protection, fire risk assessment, fire doors, sprinkler systems **The Security Event** CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, alarm monitoring, electronic security, security guarding **The Health & Safety Event** Workplace safety, compliance, PPE, risk management **The Workplace Event** Facilities management, workplace innovation, building automation **National Cyber Security Show** Cyber resilience, data protection, IT security **Professional Security Officer Live** Manned guarding, security officer training, SIA licensing For business owners in fire safety, security, and facilities management, this is not just a trade show. It is a window into the future of your industry. The Building Safety Act continues to reshape the compliance landscape. Post-Grenfell regulation is driving demand for BAFE-accredited, well-documented fire safety businesses. And the convergence of fire and security under single-platform acquirers is accelerating M&A activity across every sub-niche. ## The M&A Landscape: Strategic Acquirers Active Across Fire Safety, Security, and Facilities Management At DealFlowAgent, we specialise in sell-side M&A advisory for building services and healthcare business owners. Our proprietary buyer intelligence platform, [Sterling](/), tracks the acquisition criteria of over 12,900 self-registered acquirers. We monitor the serial acquirers, PE-backed buy-and-build platforms, and national compliance groups that are actively deploying capital in these sectors. The following tables highlight some of the strategic acquirers active across the niches represented at The Fire Safety Event 2026 and The Security Event 2026. This is not an exhaustive list, and it does not imply any specific relationship or engagement. It reflects the depth of our market intelligence and our understanding of who is buying, what they are looking for, and how they structure transactions. ### Fire Safety Acquirers Sub-Niche UK Acquirers US Acquirers **Fire Alarm & Detection** [New Path Fire & Security](https://newpathfire.co.uk) (Duke Capital), [Ranger Fire & Security](https://rangerfs.com) (Hyperion), ABCA Systems (Trimountain Partners), Churches Fire & Security, Mecsia Group [Pye-Barker Fire & Safety](https://pyebarkerfs.com) (Altas/Leonard Green), [Sciens Building Solutions](https://www.sciensusa.com) (Carlyle), Altus Fire and Life Safety (Apax), Marmic Fire & Safety (KKR), Guardian Fire Protection (Knox Lane) **Fire Sprinkler & Suppression** EA-RS Group (Rockpool Investments), Obsequio Group, LS Fire Group, Triangle Fire Group [Pye-Barker Fire & Safety](https://pyebarkerfs.com) (KKR/Altas), [Summit Fire & Security](https://summitfiresecurity.com), The Hiller Companies, Thompson Safety **Fire Risk Assessment** [Ventro Group](https://www.ventrogroup.com) (Inflexion), Marlowe ([Mitie](https://www.mitie.com) Group), [Ranger Fire & Security](https://rangerfs.com) (Hyperion), [New Path Fire & Security](https://newpathfire.co.uk) (Duke Capital), SOCOTEC [Pye-Barker Fire & Safety](https://pyebarkerfs.com) (Altas/Leonard Green), [APi Group](https://www.apigroupinc.com), Jensen Hughes (Gryphon Investors) **Passive Fire Protection** Cardo Group, Preventr, Checkmate Fire, LS Fire Group, Nene Valley Fire & Acoustics, Rosse Systems Impact Fire, Barrier Companies, [Sciens Building Solutions](https://www.sciensusa.com), NV5, Halma plc **Fire Doors** IDSL Group, Complii, Cardo Group, Preventr, LS Fire Group, [Mitie](https://www.mitie.com) Barrier Companies, ASSA ABLOY, Performance Systems Integration, [Pye-Barker Fire & Safety](https://pyebarkerfs.com), Impact Fire Services For more detailed buyer intelligence on fire safety M&A, visit our dedicated [Sell Your Fire Safety Business](/home-services/fire-safety) page, or explore our sub-niche hubs for [Fire Alarm & Detection](/home-services/fire-alarm-detection), [Fire Sprinkler & Suppression](/home-services/fire-sprinkler-suppression), [Fire Risk Assessment](/home-services/fire-risk-assessment), [Passive Fire Protection](/home-services/passive-fire-protection), and [Fire Doors](/home-services/fire-doors). ### Security Acquirers Sub-Niche UK Acquirers US Acquirers **Electronic Security** ASSA ABLOY, [Securitas](https://www.securitas.com), [APi Group](https://www.apigroupinc.com), Kerv (LDC), WCCTV (Arcus Infrastructure Partners) [Allied Universal](https://www.aus.com) (Warburg Pincus), [Pye-Barker Fire & Safety](https://pyebarkerfs.com), Security 101 (Morgan Stanley), Cook & Boardman Group (Littlejohn), ADT Commercial **CCTV** Johnson Controls, Senseco Systems, [Ranger Fire & Security](https://rangerfs.com), Mecsia Group, Wilson Alarm Systems [GardaWorld](https://www.garda.com), Security 101, [Pye-Barker Fire & Safety](https://pyebarkerfs.com), [Allied Universal](https://www.aus.com), [Convergint](https://www.convergint.com) **Intruder Alarms** [Chubb Fire & Security](https://chubbfs.com), Verisure, Banham, Abel Alarm Company, Britannia Fire & Security, Amthal Fire & Security, [New Path Fire & Security](https://newpathfire.co.uk) ADT, Brinks Home Security, Vector Security, Stanley Security, Guardian Protection, Vivint **Access Control** ASSA ABLOY, Allegion, CAME Group, EET Group, Johnson Controls, [Securitas](https://www.securitas.com), Gallagher Security Allegion, ASSA ABLOY, Janus International, Vector Security, [Convergint Technologies](https://www.convergint.com), Motorola Solutions (Avigilon) **Alarm Monitoring** [Securitas](https://www.securitas.com), CSL Group (IK Partners), ENTRO Service Group (Trilantic), Spy Alarms (Phoenix Equity), Black Box Group (Augusta Equity) [Pye-Barker](https://pyebarkerfs.com) (KKR/Altas), Guardian Alarm (Certares), American Alarm (Prometheus), Alarm.com **Security Guarding** VPS Group, OCS Group, Regency Security Group, MAN Commercial Protection, Professional Security, Kings Secure Technologies [Allied Universal](https://www.aus.com), [Securitas](https://www.securitas.com), G4S, Prosegur, ADT For more detailed buyer intelligence on security M&A, visit our dedicated pages for [Electronic Security](/home-services/electronic-security), [CCTV](/home-services/cctv), [Intruder Alarms](/home-services/intruder-alarms), [Access Control](/home-services/access-control), [Alarm Monitoring](/home-services/alarm-monitoring), and [Security Guarding](/home-services/security-guarding). ## Why DealFlowAgent is Not a Traditional Business Broker If you are a fire safety or security business owner who has been approached by a buyer, you already know the problem. A single unsolicited offer, no competing bids, and no leverage. The buyer anchors low, controls the timeline, and you are left wondering whether you left money on the table. DealFlowAgent is a specialist M&A advisory firm, not a generalist broker. Here is what makes us different: **Deep sector knowledge.** We speak your language. We understand the difference between a BAFE SP203-1 certified fire alarm integrator and a passive fire protection contractor. We know what FD30S and FD60S mean for your fire door business. We understand the value of your maintenance contract book, your engineer retention rates, and your third-party accreditations. This is not a sideline for us. Fire safety, security, and building services M&A is what we do every day. **Proprietary intelligence-led buyer matching.** Our technology platform, Sterling, matches your business profile against the acquisition criteria of over 12,900 registered acquirers. This means we do not rely on a Rolodex. We systematically identify the buyers most likely to pay a premium for your specific business, whether that is a PE-backed roll-up looking for recurring revenue, a national compliance group seeking geographic expansion, or a corporate acquirer wanting to add your niche specialism. **A competitive, confidential process.** We run structured sale processes designed to generate multiple competing offers. On average, our clients achieve 27% higher valuations compared to accepting a single unsolicited approach, with a typical timeline of 12 to 16 weeks from engagement to competitive offers. **Success-fee aligned.** Our interests are aligned with yours. We are paid on success, which means we only win when you do. ## What to Expect at Stand 4L90 Joe and the DealFlowAgent team will be at Stand 4L90 throughout the three days of The Fire Safety Event 2026. Whether you are a business owner, a buyer, or simply curious about the M&A landscape in fire safety and security, we welcome the conversation. Here is what you can expect when you visit: **For business owners considering an exit.** A confidential, no-obligation conversation about your business, your timeline, and the current market. We can share indicative valuation ranges based on recent comparable transactions in fire alarm, suppression, passive fire, security, and facilities management. **For acquirers and investors.** An introduction to our deal sourcing capabilities and our current pipeline of pre-qualified, off-market opportunities across fire safety, security, and building services. **Special giveaway: The 1M+ Revenue Club.** If your business generates over 1 million in annual revenue, ask us about exclusive access to the 1M+ Revenue Club, a private community of building services and healthcare business owners preparing for or actively pursuing an exit. ## How to Find Us at The Fire Safety Event 2026 Detail Information **Event** The Fire Safety Event 2026 (co-located with The Security Event, The Health & Safety Event, The Workplace Event) **Venue** NEC Birmingham **Dates** Tuesday 28 April to Thursday 30 April 2026 **Opening Hours** Tue/Wed: 10:00 to 16:30, Thu: 10:00 to 15:30 **Stand Number** **4L90** **Stand Location** Between the VIP networking area and the Leaders Stage **How to spot us** Look for the team in DealFlowAgent branded shirts and gilets Cannot make it to the event? You can still [book a confidential call](/) with Joe or [get a free buyer report](/) for your business at any time. ## Related Resources If you are attending The Fire Safety Event 2026 or The Security Event 2026 and want to learn more about selling your business, these resources from DealFlowAgent may be useful: Resource Link Sell Your Fire Safety Business [dealflowagent.com/home-services/fire-safety](/home-services/fire-safety) Fire Alarm & Detection M&A [dealflowagent.com/home-services/fire-alarm-detection](/home-services/fire-alarm-detection) Fire Sprinkler & Suppression M&A [dealflowagent.com/home-services/fire-sprinkler-suppression](/home-services/fire-sprinkler-suppression) Fire Risk Assessment M&A [dealflowagent.com/home-services/fire-risk-assessment](/home-services/fire-risk-assessment) Passive Fire Protection M&A [dealflowagent.com/home-services/passive-fire-protection](/home-services/passive-fire-protection) Fire Doors M&A [dealflowagent.com/home-services/fire-doors](/home-services/fire-doors) Electronic Security M&A [dealflowagent.com/home-services/electronic-security](/home-services/electronic-security) CCTV M&A [dealflowagent.com/home-services/cctv](/home-services/cctv) Intruder Alarms M&A [dealflowagent.com/home-services/intruder-alarms](/home-services/intruder-alarms) Access Control M&A [dealflowagent.com/home-services/access-control](/home-services/access-control) Alarm Monitoring M&A [dealflowagent.com/home-services/alarm-monitoring](/home-services/alarm-monitoring) Security Guarding M&A [dealflowagent.com/home-services/security-guarding](/home-services/security-guarding) Free Buyer Report Tool [dealflowagent.com](/) * * * _[DealFlowAgent](/) is a specialist M&A advisory firm for building services and healthcare business owners, headquartered at Battersea Power Station, London. We combine dedicated human advisors with proprietary AI technology to deliver higher valuations and faster exits. For a confidential conversation, call +44 20 7293 0327 or visit [dealflowagent.com](/)._ ## Related reading - [Fire safety valuation guide: EBITDA multiples](/valuation/fire-safety-multiples) - [Fire sprinkler and suppression valuation guide](/valuation/fire-sprinkler-suppression-multiples) - [Passive fire protection valuation guide](/valuation/passive-fire-protection-multiples) - [Fire safety M&A](/fire-safety) - [Fire alarm and detection M&A](/home-services/fire-alarm-detection) - [Fire risk assessment M&A](/home-services/fire-risk-assessment) - [Testing, inspection and certification hub](/tic) - [Exit planning guide for owners](/exit-planning) - [Free valuation estimate](/valuation) - [See who is buying: free buyer list](/buyer-match) - [Book a confidential call](/contact) ## Sources - [Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, legislation.gov.uk](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2022/547/contents/made) - [Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 guidance, GOV.UK](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fire-safety-england-regulations-2022) - [BAFE, third party certification schemes](https://www.bafe.org.uk/) - [Fire Industry Association](https://www.fia.uk.com/) Your Advisory Team ## Experienced Dealmakers Lead Your Exit A senior M&A bench, plus a sector specialist recruited for your industry on every deal. ![Duncan Moore, M&A Deal Lead at DealFlowAgent](/assets/duncan-moore-C2duPR51.jpg) M&A Deal Lead ### Duncan Moore M&A Deal Lead Joined full-time on 22 August 2026 from the largest M&A advisory firm in the UK, owned by K3 Capital. As an ex-Director he managed teams of M&A advisors, analysts and associates, working daily with business owners, buyers and stakeholders on live acquisition deals. Selected from 260 applicants alongside colleagues from investment banking backgrounds, he brings that experience and network to lead the advisory bench across Building Services, Facilities Management, and Healthcare. Read full bio Joined full-time on 22 August 2026 from the largest M&A advisory firm in the UK, owned by K3 Capital. As an ex-Director he managed teams of M&A advisors, analysts and associates, working daily with business owners, buyers and stakeholders on live acquisition deals. Selected from 260 applicants alongside colleagues from investment banking backgrounds, he brings that experience and network to lead the advisory bench across Building Services, Facilities Management, and Healthcare. ![Martin Watson, Senior Building Services & FM Advisor at DealFlowAgent](/__l5e/assets-v1/9be3db54-9672-4a9e-9b11-bb57e662ddc3/martin-watson.jpg) Industry Specialist ### Martin Watson Senior Building Services & FM Advisor [](https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinwatson) Martin is one of the most well-connected figures in UK fire, security, building services and FM. He is Chairman of both the Fire Industry Association and the British Security Industry Association, the only person in the UK to hold both roles simultaneously. Martin spent over a decade in senior leadership at Mitie, latterly as Industry Liaison Director for its fire and security division, helping scale the business past £500m in revenue and playing a role in the £366m acquisition of Marlowe plc, which created one of the UK's largest compliance, fire and security services groups. He joined DealFlowAgent because owners in these sectors deserve a genuine sector-specialist advisor across valuation, business optimisation and buyer access. In recognition of his industry roles, he acts in a personal, non-partisan capacity. Read full bio Martin is one of the most well-connected figures in UK fire, security, building services and FM. He is Chairman of both the Fire Industry Association and the British Security Industry Association, the only person in the UK to hold both roles simultaneously. Martin spent over a decade in senior leadership at Mitie, latterly as Industry Liaison Director for its fire and security division, helping scale the business past £500m in revenue and playing a role in the £366m acquisition of Marlowe plc, which created one of the UK's largest compliance, fire and security services groups. He joined DealFlowAgent because owners in these sectors deserve a genuine sector-specialist advisor across valuation, business optimisation and buyer access. In recognition of his industry roles, he acts in a personal, non-partisan capacity. ![Nick Barker, Industry Partner at DealFlowAgent and founder of FM Talent Partners](/images/nick-barker-fm-talent-partners.png) Industry Partner ### Nick Barker Industry Partner, Hiring and Leadership [](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickbarker1/) Nick leads FM Talent Partners, the facilities management and real estate leadership search firm, and is a leading specialist in building services and FM management talent. He partners with DealFlowAgent on two-way referrals: helping business owners and acquirers fill the key roles that decide whether a business is sellable, and introducing owners who are thinking about their next chapter to a team that knows their industry and their market. Key-person dependency is one of the two most common reasons a sale collapses, and Nick fixes it at source. Read full bio Nick leads FM Talent Partners, the facilities management and real estate leadership search firm, and is a leading specialist in building services and FM management talent. He partners with DealFlowAgent on two-way referrals: helping business owners and acquirers fill the key roles that decide whether a business is sellable, and introducing owners who are thinking about their next chapter to a team that knows their industry and their market. Key-person dependency is one of the two most common reasons a sale collapses, and Nick fixes it at source. ![James Duboullay](/assets/james-duboullay-7K417Rji.jpg) ### James Duboullay Senior M&A Advisor - • 25+ years across investment banking, M&A and fundraising - • Sector focus: essential services and software - • Long-standing relationships with private equity buyers and growth funds - • Personally advising DealFlowAgent founders for the past four years Read full bio - • 25+ years across investment banking, M&A and fundraising - • Sector focus: essential services and software - • Long-standing relationships with private equity buyers and growth funds - • Personally advising DealFlowAgent founders for the past four years ![Emerson Patton](/assets/emerson-patton-B1xTuqDt.jpg) ### Emerson Patton Sector Specialist: Building Services & Facilities Management - • 20+ years advising owners in building services, fire safety, HVAC, plumbing, and construction - • Guided 200+ companies through growth, profit improvement, and exit planning - • Builds equity value and operational structure long before a sale - • Partners with DFA to prepare owners for exit while the advisory team runs the sale Read full bio - • 20+ years advising owners in building services, fire safety, HVAC, plumbing, and construction - • Guided 200+ companies through growth, profit improvement, and exit planning - • Builds equity value and operational structure long before a sale - • Partners with DFA to prepare owners for exit while the advisory team runs the sale ![Kaya Kesici](/assets/kaya-kesici-BgkHgPoR.jpeg) ### Kaya Kesici M&A Advisor, Fire Safety, Security & Compliance - • 17 completed M&A transactions over the past six years across UK SME fire safety, security and compliance-led services - • Sell-side and buy-side experience, buyer research, acquirer mapping, outreach and live process coordination - • Information request lists, databook prep, IC-style summaries and EV-to-equity bridge work - • Direct sector exposure across fire protection, security systems, CCTV, access control and intruder alarms Read full bio - • 17 completed M&A transactions over the past six years across UK SME fire safety, security and compliance-led services - • Sell-side and buy-side experience, buyer research, acquirer mapping, outreach and live process coordination - • Information request lists, databook prep, IC-style summaries and EV-to-equity bridge work - • Direct sector exposure across fire protection, security systems, CCTV, access control and intruder alarms Previously [![Ranger Fire & Security](/assets/ranger-fire-security-l11Opbce.jpg)](https://rangerfs.com/ "Ranger Fire & Security")[![Complii](/assets/complii-DafeX_ZO.png)](https://www.complii.com/ "Complii") Ranger Fire & Security · Complete Building Services · Compliance Group ![Joe Lewin](/assets/joe-lewin-BSqoYwSF.webp) ### Joe Lewin Founder, DealFlowAgent [](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-lewin/) - • 22 completed M&A transactions - • Direct relationships with hundreds of strategic and financial acquirers - • Previously built a mobility and field services business to 30 staff and 6 UK warehouses, then sold via competitive process with an EY M&A partner - • Raised £2m in funding; placed 3rd of 1,900 at OnStage (the "Y Combinator of Europe") - • Full-stack developer of advanced agent systems and second-brain tooling for the M&A process Read full bio - • 22 completed M&A transactions - • Direct relationships with hundreds of strategic and financial acquirers - • Previously built a mobility and field services business to 30 staff and 6 UK warehouses, then sold via competitive process with an EY M&A partner - • Raised £2m in funding; placed 3rd of 1,900 at OnStage (the "Y Combinator of Europe") - • Full-stack developer of advanced agent systems and second-brain tooling for the M&A process [Call: 020 7293 0327](tel:+442072930327) Recruited Per Deal ### Sector Expert Industry-Specific Advisor For every engagement we add a sector specialist from your industry to the core team: a 15–25 year operator or advisor with direct relationships in your niche. Recruited per deal so you get the right fit, not a generalist. Read full bio For every engagement we add a sector specialist from your industry to the core team: a 15–25 year operator or advisor with direct relationships in your niche. Recruited per deal so you get the right fit, not a generalist. The bench is growing. Two senior M&A hires confirmed for late July 2026, selected from 200+ applicants out of Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, EY, KPMG and leading boutique M&A firms. [See open roles →](/careers) Proprietary Technology ### The AI layer behind every advisor Two in-house AI systems work alongside the human bench. They are software, not people, built and supervised by the advisory team. ![Sage, AI agent](/assets/sage-avatar-ZCGsJYPl.webp) AI Agent #### Sage AI Deal Concierge Available 24/7. Monitors every signal in your deal and keeps the advisory team one step ahead. Trained on thousands of M&A transactions. ![Sterling, AI agent](/assets/sterling-profile-D8TSq_mZ.webp) AI Agent #### Sterling Buy-Side Deal Origination Agent Engages 13,000+ acquirers to surface live mandates and intent, then feeds your advisors with warm, ranked buyer matches. Free tool ## The Exit Readiness Scorecard Score your business across the factors acquirers underwrite, including key-person dependency, contract quality, customer concentration and earnings quality. Complete it below, print it, or download the PDF and work through it with your leadership team. [Open the scorecard](/tools/exit-readiness-scorecard.html)[Download the PDF](/downloads/dfa-exit-readiness-scorecard-2026-27.pdf)[Get your free valuation](/valuation) Two minutes ## Watch the intro from our founder, Joe Two minutes on how DealFlowAgent runs a confidential, competitive sale process for owners of building services, facilities management and healthcare businesses. Loading video... Fire Safety M&A Specialists ### Thinking of selling your fire safety business? DealFlowAgent is a leading specialist in niche building services, with dedicated M&A advisory and brokerage coverage for fire safety businesses across the UK and US. Our trusted advisors leverage industry knowledge, buyer relationships and proprietary technology to help business owners secure multiple acquisition offers at higher valuations. [Learn about our Fire Safety expertise](/fire-safety) [Book a confidential call](/contact) Your next step ### What would you like to do next? Pick the path that matches where you are right now. All three are free. [ #### Get my valuation 60-second calculator using current 2026 multiples for your sector. Calculate ](/valuation?utm_source=blog_post&utm_medium=conversion_card&utm_campaign=valuation&utm_content=dealflowagent-fire-safety-event-2026-stand-4l90-nec-birmingham)[ #### See who would buy it Free buyer list. Matched from 13,000+ active acquirers in the UK and US. 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Sector by sector benchmarks built from real completed transactions, with the valuation bands acquirers underwrite against. - [Fire Safety Business Valuation & EBITDA Multiples What fire alarm, extinguisher, sprinkler and passive fire protection businesses sell for, band by band. ](/valuation/fire-safety-multiples) - [Security Systems Business Valuation & EBITDA Multiples CCTV, access control, intruder alarms and monitoring: the multiples acquirers are paying in 2026. ](/valuation/security-systems-multiples) - [Compliance, Testing & Inspection Valuation Guide Why recurring statutory inspection revenue attracts the highest multiples in building services. ](/valuation/compliance-testing-inspection-multiples) - [Electrical Contracting Valuation & EBITDA Multiples NICEIC, EICR and EV infrastructure: how electrical contractors are valued and sold. ](/valuation/electrical-multiples) - [HVAC, Refrigeration & Cooling Valuation Guide Service contract density, engineer retention and the multiples HVAC consolidators pay. ](/valuation/hvac-multiples) [All valuation guides](/valuation/guides) [Free valuation tool](/valuation) [All articles](/blog) ## Keep reading [ ![How to Get Your Data Ready for a Valuation and Sell-Side M&A Process](/assets/blog-wc-valuation-DK1UEPPo.jpg) ### How to Get Your Data Ready for a Valuation and Sell-Side M&A Process The exact files, tabs and columns a buyer needs, how to export them from Xero, QuickBooks and Sage, how to use Claude to assemble the workbook, and how to anonymise clients before anything leaves your business. Aug 21, 2026 14 min read Read the full article ](/blog/prepare-your-data-for-valuation-and-due-diligence) [ ![The 15-Minute Valuation vs the 15,000 Valuation: What You Actually Get](/assets/free-valuation-vs-chartered-accountant-valuation-Cwe8Sj03.jpg) Valuation Guides ### The 15-Minute Valuation vs the 15,000 Valuation: What You Actually Get A chartered accountant charges 10,000 to 20,000 for a formal valuation opinion. Our calculator gives you 80 per cent of the same analysis in 15 minutes, for free. Aug 18, 2026 11 min read Read the full article ](/blog/free-valuation-vs-chartered-accountant-valuation) [ ![The 30 Things That Determine What a Buyer Will Pay for Your Business](/assets/what-buyers-value-30-factors-business-valuation-CtyyHRjr.jpg) Valuation Guides ### The 30 Things That Determine What a Buyer Will Pay for Your Business Two businesses with identical profit can trade at multiples that differ by 100 per cent. The difference is not luck. It is these 30 factors that experienced acquirers test. Aug 18, 2026 13 min read Read the full article ](/blog/what-buyers-value-30-factors-business-valuation) [ ![Your Business Valuation Is Wrong. Here Is Why.](/assets/funding-round-vs-acquisition-valuation-difference-CWJBBFdm.jpg) Valuation Guides ### Your Business Valuation Is Wrong. Here Is Why. Most online valuation tools were built for startups raising capital. If you are a profitable business considering a sale, the number they give you is based on a completely different transaction. Aug 18, 2026 10 min read Read the full article ](/blog/funding-round-vs-acquisition-valuation-difference) [ ![We Tested Every Free Business Valuation Calculator. Most of Them Are Dangerous.](/assets/free-business-valuation-calculator-comparison-2026-C7Cemtef.jpg) Valuation Guides ### We Tested Every Free Business Valuation Calculator. Most of Them Are Dangerous. We entered the same business into every free valuation calculator online. The results ranged from 960,000 to 4.8 million. Here is what each tool gets wrong and what to use instead. Aug 18, 2026 12 min read Read the full article ](/blog/free-business-valuation-calculator-comparison-2026) [ ![Company of the Month: DealFlowAgent (as featured in Building & Facilities News)](/assets/company-of-the-month-building-facilities-news-2026-Br7-aO4K.jpg) Market Intelligence ### Company of the Month: DealFlowAgent (as featured in Building & Facilities News) Building & Facilities News names DealFlowAgent Company of the Month for July 2026. How the firm's sector specialism, buyer network and valuation approach actually drive value for owners. Aug 14, 2026 9 min read Read the full article ](/blog/company-of-the-month-building-facilities-news-2026) Confidential, no cost ## Considering selling your business? Send a short message and we will come back to you within 24 hours. First name Last name Email Phone Your question Send message Your details stay private. 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