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Our market-leading advisors leverage industry knowledge, buyer relationships and proprietary technology to help business owners secure multiple acquisition offers at higher valuations. Highest Density of Building Services SMEs Outside London 200+ Active Acquirers in South East 16% Of UK Construction Projects in East of England [Book a Confidential Call](/contact)[Get a Free Valuation](/sage) Selected Engagements ## Exits Advised by DealFlowAgent and _Our Partner Advisors_ 2025 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Fire and Security Fire alarm and security systems integrator in Surrey serving commercial clients across the South East sold to a PE-backed fire and security platform. Multiple competing offers. 2024 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Pest Control Commercial pest control business in Kent with national food manufacturing and retail contracts sold to a European pest management group. All technicians retained. 2025 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Dental Group Four-site dental group across Sussex and Hampshire with strong private and NHS patient mix sold to a PE-backed dental consolidator. Structured earn-out agreed. Local Market Intelligence ## M&A Market in _South East England_ ### What We Are Watching South East England remains the UK's second-largest construction market after London, driven by London spillover demand, major Gatwick corridor growth, and affluent residential property markets across Surrey, Kent, Hampshire, and Sussex. County council frameworks β€” including Surrey County Council's Β£600 million building maintenance programme and Kent's infrastructure investment plan β€” are creating reliable, multi-year contract pipelines for local building services firms. The government's net-zero retrofit agenda is particularly impactful in the South East, where a large stock of pre-1990 commercial and residential buildings requires energy efficiency upgrades. The region's proximity to London means South East contractors often serve both markets, making them attractive acquisition targets for London-based platforms seeking geographic expansion. ### What South East Business Owners Are Going Through South East building services owners operate in one of the UK's most expensive regions, with commercial rents, labour costs, and insurance premiums all elevated relative to the Midlands and North. The proximity to London creates constant wage pressure as skilled tradespeople can earn more in the capital, making retention a persistent challenge. Many South East contractors serve a mix of London and local clients, requiring dual-market operational capability that increases management complexity. The Building Safety Act's requirements are particularly relevant for South East firms working on London's expanding residential footprint. Owner-operators in the Home Counties frequently report that the business runs well but the personal burden of managing growth β€” recruitment, compliance, fleet, IT β€” has become unsustainable without institutional support. ### PE and Acquirer Activity in South East The South East has the second-highest concentration of active acquirers after London. Marlowe plc and Sureserve Group both maintain active mandates across the region. IVC Evidensia has been aggressively consolidating veterinary practices across Surrey, Kent, and Hampshire. Portman Dental Care has expanded its South East presence significantly. For South East business owners, the depth of buyer interest β€” driven by the region's strong fundamentals and London proximity β€” typically results in competitive processes that drive premium outcomes for well-prepared sellers. ### Key Sectors We Cover in South East England HVAC Fire Safety Electrical Plumbing Dental Practices Veterinary Active Acquirers ## Buyers Active in _South East England_ These are examples of verified acquirers with active mandates covering the South East England market. Our full network includes thousands more. Marlowe plc AIM-listed compliance group with active Home Counties mandate Sureserve Group PE-backed compliance platform expanding across South East Portman Dental Care PE-backed dental consolidator with strong Home Counties presence IVC Evidensia PE-backed veterinary group aggressively acquiring in South East HC-One UK care home operator seeking South East care operations Track Record ## What Our Clients _Say_ 22+ Exits Advised Multiple Competing Bidders per Process <90 days Engagement to Competitive Offers Saim, Founder of a Lancashire, UK-based online pharmacy. Together with the USA-based strategic acquirer, revenue has grown >10x since the acquisition. 4 competing offers. 9 weeks to close. "8 buyers got in touch with the help of their tech. We ended up completing the sale in 32 days to a serial acquirer." ![George Stock](/assets/george-stock-BhzlAZDK.jpeg) George Stock Founder, Ecomoo "I could not have asked for better support. 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