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The UK's only M&A advisory exclusively focused on building services and healthcare. Our market-leading advisors leverage industry knowledge, buyer relationships and proprietary technology to help business owners secure multiple acquisition offers at higher valuations.
20%
Of UK Construction Projects
340+
Active Acquirers in London Region
Highest
M&A Deal Volume in UK
Exits Advised by DealFlowAgent and Our Partner Advisors
Fire Safety and Compliance
London-based fire alarm and emergency lighting contractor with 1,200 maintenance contracts across commercial properties sold to a PE-backed building compliance group. All field engineers retained.
Commercial HVAC
Central London HVAC maintenance and installation business serving premium office buildings sold to a national facilities management platform. Multiple competing offers received.
Dental Practice Group
Three-site dental group across South London and Surrey sold to a CQC-registered dental consolidator. Owner completed a structured twelve-month handover to protect patient continuity.
M&A Market in London
What We Are Watching
London accounts for 20% of all UK construction projects and the pipeline is accelerating. The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) Regulations, enforced from April 2026, are creating a compliance surge that directly benefits fire safety contractors with existing residential portfolios. The London Growth Plan — the Mayor's economic framework through 2030 — prioritises retrofit, decarbonisation, and affordable housing, generating sustained demand for HVAC, insulation, and energy efficiency contractors. The Canary Wharf residential pivot, Nine Elms completion, and Old Oak Common development represent billions in construction spend requiring specialist building services support.
What London Business Owners Are Going Through
London building services owners face the most intense labour competition in the UK. The combination of Crossrail completion programmes, HS2 Euston, and the £1.5 billion Q2 2026 project pipeline means skilled engineers command premium wages that squeeze margins for SME contractors. Commercial rent increases across Greater London — up 12% on average since 2023 — add further cost pressure. The Building Safety Act's full implementation is imposing new dutyholder responsibilities that require additional compliance infrastructure, increasing overheads for fire safety and building management contractors. Many London owners tell us they are working harder than ever but keeping less — the classic pre-exit signal.
PE and Acquirer Activity in London
London has the highest concentration of PE-backed building services platforms in the UK. Marlowe plc, Facilities by ADF, and Sureserve Group all maintain active acquisition mandates across Greater London. The fire safety sub-sector has seen particularly aggressive consolidation following Grenfell, with multiple platforms competing for compliant contractors with residential maintenance books. In healthcare, London's dental market is the most competitive for acquirers, with Portman Dental Care, Bupa Dental, and several PE-backed groups all seeking practices across the capital. For London business owners, this concentration of buyer interest typically translates into competitive processes that drive premium valuations.
Key Sectors We Cover in London
Buyers Active in London
These are examples of verified acquirers with active mandates covering the London market. Our full network includes thousands more.
Marlowe plc
AIM-listed compliance group acquiring fire safety and testing firms
Facilities by ADF
London-focused FM platform seeking mechanical and electrical bolt-ons
Sureserve Group
PE-backed heating and compliance platform expanding in London
Portman Dental Care
PE-backed dental consolidator with active London mandate
Bupa Dental
Global healthcare group seeking premium London dental practices
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