Plan your ventilation business's next chapter. Exit on your own terms.
Advised a specialist in commercial kitchen extraction systems on their sale to a larger facilities management group, achieving a 30% premium on their initial offers.
Facilitated the acquisition of a data centre ventilation specialist by a private equity-backed strategic buyer, ensuring the retention of all key technical staff.
Managed the sale of a leading LEV testing and certification business to a national compliance and safety services provider.
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Ventilation and Ductwork M&A Advisory | UK and US
You've built a respected ventilation and ductwork business, securing key certifications and delivering critical air quality solutions. Now, it's time to understand your exit options and secure the premium valuation you deserve. We are the specialists who can make that happen.
Is my ventilation and ductwork business really worth that much?
Your business's value is more than just its assets. It's in your BESA and HVCA certifications, your team's LEV testing expertise, and your long-term maintenance contracts for kitchen extraction and smoke ventilation systems. We know how to quantify this value for buyers.
What happens to my team of skilled engineers and fabricators?
Your team of ductwork fabricators, installation engineers, and LEV testing specialists are the heart of your business. We find buyers who value this expertise and intend to retain and invest in your team's skills and certifications.
How will the new building safety regulations affect my company's valuation?
The Building Safety Act and new ventilation regulations (like Part F) are changing the landscape. We understand how compliance with these new standards can be positioned as a major strength to acquirers, increasing your company's value and attractiveness.
Before You Speak to Anyone
You've likely been approached by buyers before, but how do you know who is a serious, well-funded acquirer versus a time-waster? We separate the wheat from the chaff.
Without competing offers, there is no leverage. The buyer sets the pace, anchors low, and waits.
These are real acquirers actively seeking ventilation businesses. Our network includes over 13,000 registered acquirers with defined search criteria.
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A Global Network of Acquirers
Our network includes strategic acquirers seeking to expand their service offerings, private equity firms building national HVAC platforms, and specialized engineering groups.
DealFlowAgent is a leading specialist in niche building services, with dedicated M&A advisory and brokerage coverage for ventilation and ductwork businesses across the UK and US. This focus gives you an unparalleled advantage.
Your expertise in Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) testing and COSHH compliance is a high-demand service. We connect you with buyers seeking to expand their compliance and safety offerings.
Your TR19-compliant kitchen extraction cleaning services are a recurring revenue stream. We know how to value these contracts and present them to acquirers.
Your experience in designing, installing, and maintaining critical smoke ventilation systems is a life-safety specialism that commands a premium valuation.
Air Handling Unit (AHU) Maintenance
Your long-term AHU maintenance contracts provide stable, predictable revenue. We ensure this is reflected in your business's valuation.
Your expertise in HTM-03-01 compliant healthcare and cleanroom ventilation is a highly sought-after specialism. We connect you with buyers in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
We have deep expertise across all sub-sectors of the ventilation and ductwork industry, ensuring we can position your unique strengths to the right buyers.
How to Sell Your Business: Complete Guide
A comprehensive guide for UK and US business owners considering a sale.
Understanding EBITDA multiples and sale prices in the current market.
Choosing the Right M&A Advisor
What to look for when selecting an advisor for your business sale.
How do you value a ventilation and ductwork business?
Valuing a ventilation and ductwork business goes beyond simple revenue multiples. We conduct a detailed analysis of your business, focusing on key value drivers specific to your industry. This includes the strength and duration of your maintenance contracts, your certifications (such as BESA, HVCA, and ISO 9001), and the expertise of your team in areas like LEV testing, smoke ventilation, and ductwork fabrication. We also assess your client base, the diversity of your revenue streams, and your compliance with industry standards like DW/144 and TR19. By benchmarking your business against recent transactions in the sector and highlighting your unique strengths, we build a compelling valuation case that resonates with strategic acquirers and private equity investors who understand the long-term value of a well-run ventilation and ductwork business.
How long does it take to sell my business?
Our streamlined process is designed to sell your ventilation and ductwork business in just 12-16 weeks. We achieve this by leveraging our extensive network of pre-qualified buyers who are actively seeking acquisitions in your sector. The first few weeks are dedicated to preparing your business for sale, including creating a detailed information memorandum that highlights your strengths. We then confidentially market your business to a select group of potential buyers, generating initial offers within a few weeks. The due diligence and legal stages are managed efficiently by our experienced team, ensuring a smooth and timely completion. Our focused approach and deep industry knowledge allow us to avoid the delays and pitfalls that can occur with generalist brokers, getting you the best possible outcome in the shortest possible timeframe.
Will my staff and clients find out my business is for sale?
We understand that confidentiality is critical in the ventilation and ductwork industry. A breach of confidentiality could unsettle your staff, jeopardize client relationships, and alert competitors. That's why we have a rigorous confidentiality process in place. All potential buyers are required to sign a legally binding non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before receiving any identifying information about your business. We only share sensitive information with serious, pre-qualified buyers, and we control the flow of information at every stage. Your company's name and location are kept confidential until the final stages of the process, and we work with you to manage communications with your team and clients at the appropriate time. Our reputation is built on trust and discretion, and we take every possible measure to protect your confidentiality throughout the sale process.
What kind of buyers are you connected with?
Do I have to pay an upfront fee?
No, we work on a success-fee only basis. This means you only pay us a fee when your business is successfully sold. We are confident in our ability to deliver a successful outcome, and our fee structure aligns our interests with yours. We invest our own time and resources in preparing your business for sale, marketing it to our network of buyers, and managing the entire sale process from start to finish. You will not incur any costs until the deal is complete and you have received the proceeds from the sale. This performance-based model ensures that we are fully motivated to achieve the best possible valuation and terms for your business, without any upfront financial risk to you. Our success is tied directly to your success, which is the foundation of a true partnership.
8 buyers got in touch with the help of their tech. We ended up completing the sale in 32 days to a serial acquirer.
I could not have asked for better support. They found the perfect buyer and secured terms that exceeded my expectations.
The team guided me through every step. I felt completely supported from first call to completion. I then referred my friend Jennifer, who also sold her company with them.
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How we outperform M&A advisory firms
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You already get cold approaches every week. Most are a single buyer fishing for a low price, with no intention of paying a competitive multiple. We run a structured, confidential process that turns scattered approaches into
3 to 5 simultaneous offers you can compare
, led end-to-end by a senior advisor on your deal — not a junior handler.
Competitive process across 80+ qualified buyers in your sector creates real tension on price and terms.
You choose the right buyer, not the only option.
Better deal structures mean more in your pocket on day one.
The right buyer looks after your team, your clients, and everything you built.
Here's how we deliver these results for business owners.
Handles research and analysis behind the scenes, monitored by your advisory team
Sage handles the heavy lifting: research, document preparation, buyer monitoring, risk analysis. So your advisors can focus on strategy and negotiation.
Data-driven insights for your advisors
Every insight leads to a specific action, giving your team a clear plan to maximise your outcome.
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From First Call to Successful Exit
A structured, five-step sell-side process designed to maximise valuation and keep you in control.
A senior M&A bench, plus a sector specialist recruited for your industry on every deal.
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.
"I built and sold my own company after scaling it to 80,000+ users and raising over £2M in funding. The exit process was painful, expensive, and completely opaque. I knew other business owners deserved better."
I built and sold my own company after scaling it to 80,000+ users and raising over £2M in funding. The exit process was painful, expensive, and completely opaque. I knew other business owners deserved better.
So I set out to modernise the way businesses are sold. We have now advised on 22 sales, built a network of over 12,500 registered acquirers, and we are the only AI-enabled M&A firm with this proprietary technology and data. We are highly specialised in building services, facilities management, and healthcare, and that is all we do.
Before DealFlowAgent, I spent years in the trenches of high-growth startups, learning what it takes to build, scale, and ultimately sell a business. That firsthand experience — the sleepless nights, the difficult conversations, the elation of getting it done — means I understand what our clients are going through on a level that most advisors simply cannot.
There is nothing better than a founder calling to say they have paid off their mortgage, sorted their children's school fees, or are ringing from a three-week holiday in the Maldives. That is why we do this.
On a personal note: 30 years old, grew up in Surrey, Crystal Palace supporter (sorry), and proud owner of Willow, an English Spaniel who is far more popular than I am. I also make a very good lasagne, if that helps.
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