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    UK and US EBITDA Valuation Multiples by Sector and Industry Niche, 2026

    See what businesses like yours are actually selling for. Each guide sets out real EBITDA and revenue multiples, deal structures and completed transactions across building services, facilities management and healthcare, written by DealFlowAgent's specialist M&A advisory team with insight from over 22 completed exits.

    Then use the free valuation calculator to see what your company could be worth today, what it could be worth in the lead-up to a sale, and the specific levers that raise that number between now and completion.

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    22+ Completed Exits
    13,000+ Registered Buyers
    VC-Backed Specialist Advisors

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    Fire & Life Safety

    Start with the sector guide, then read the sub-niche guide that matches how your business actually earns its revenue.

    The 2026 Fire Safety Business Valuation & EBITDA Multiples Guide
    Valuation Guide

    The 2026 Fire Safety Business Valuation & EBITDA Multiples Guide

    Fire safety EBITDA multiples for 2026 by defended-EBITDA band, the 30 factors buyers score, and every verified 2025-2026 UK and US transaction with sources.

    Jul 11, 202642 min
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    What Fire Sprinkler and Suppression Businesses Sell For in 2026
    Valuation Guide

    What Fire Sprinkler and Suppression Businesses Sell For in 2026

    EBITDA multiples for UK and US fire sprinkler and suppression businesses in 2026, banded by defended EBITDA, with the 30 factors buyers score and every verified 2025-2026 transaction.

    Jul 25, 202624 min
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    What Passive Fire Protection and Compartmentation Businesses Sell For in 2026
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    What Passive Fire Protection and Compartmentation Businesses Sell For in 2026

    EBITDA multiples for passive fire protection, fire door and compartmentation businesses in 2026, including how the cladding remediation pulse and the Building Safety Act change what buyers pay.

    Jul 27, 202623 min
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    The 2026 HVAC, Refrigeration & Cooling Business Valuation & EBITDA Multiples Guide
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    The 2026 HVAC, Refrigeration & Cooling Business Valuation & EBITDA Multiples Guide

    The 2026 guide to UK and US HVAC, refrigeration and cooling M&A: EBITDA ranges by size band, verified 2025-2026 transactions, the 30 factors buyers score, and the F-Gas and MEES calendar underwriting demand.

    Jul 15, 202648 min
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    The 2026 Electrical Contracting Business Valuation & EBITDA Multiples Guide
    Valuation Guide

    The 2026 Electrical Contracting Business Valuation & EBITDA Multiples Guide

    The 2026 guide to UK and US electrical contracting M&A: EBITDA and SDE ranges by defended-EBITDA band, verified 2025-2026 transactions, the 30 factors buyers score, and the EICR, BS 7671 A4:2026 and data centre pipeline underwriting demand.

    Jul 18, 202640 min
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    The 2026 Compliance, Testing & Inspection Business Valuation & EBITDA Multiples Guide
    Valuation Guide

    The 2026 Compliance, Testing & Inspection Business Valuation & EBITDA Multiples Guide

    The 2026 guide to UK and US compliance, testing and inspection M&A: EBITDA ranges by size band, 51 verified 2025-2026 transactions, the 30 factors buyers score, and the statutory calendar underwriting demand.

    Jul 14, 202652 min
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    What Maintenance Contract Businesses Sell For in 2026
    Valuation Guide

    What Maintenance Contract Businesses Sell For in 2026

    EBITDA multiples for B2B maintenance, PPM and facilities management businesses in 2026, banded by defended EBITDA, with the 30 factors buyers score and recent UK and US transactions.

    Aug 6, 202620 min
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    What Care Homes Sell For in 2026
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    What Care Homes Sell For in 2026

    EBITDA multiples, price per bed and property yields for UK and US care homes in 2026, banded by defended EBITDA, with CQC value gates, payor mix economics, PropCo/OpCo structuring and the full acquirer map.

    Aug 4, 202635 min
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    What Dental Practices Sell For in 2026
    Valuation Guide

    What Dental Practices Sell For in 2026

    EBITDA multiples and goodwill percentages for UK and US dental practices in 2026, banded by defended EBITDA, with NHS contract transfer mechanics, the 30 factors buyers score, principal-hours normalisation and the full acquirer map.

    Aug 3, 202634 min
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    What Pest Control Businesses Sell For in 2026
    Valuation Guide

    What Pest Control Businesses Sell For in 2026

    EBITDA multiples for UK and US pest control businesses in 2026, banded by defended EBITDA and split by commercial contract, residential subscription and reactive work, with the 30 factors buyers score, verified 2025-2026 transactions and the full acquirer map.

    Aug 2, 202631 min
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    What Waste Management and Recycling Businesses Sell For in 2026
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    What Waste Management and Recycling Businesses Sell For in 2026

    EBITDA multiples for UK and US waste management and recycling businesses in 2026, banded by defended EBITDA less maintenance capex, with the asset-light versus asset-heavy split, verified transactions, the acquirer map and the 30 factors buyers score.

    Aug 1, 202636 min
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    Heat Pump & Decarbonisation M&A Valuation Guide 2026
    Valuation Guide

    Heat Pump & Decarbonisation M&A Valuation Guide 2026

    EBITDA multiples for UK heat pump and decarbonisation businesses in 2026, banded by scale, with the recurring revenue premium, verified UK transactions, US market context and the five risks that destroy value.

    Jul 31, 202620 min
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    Commercial Plumbing and Drainage Valuation Guide: EBITDA Multiples in 2026
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    Commercial Plumbing and Drainage Valuation Guide: EBITDA Multiples in 2026

    EBITDA multiples for UK and US commercial plumbing and drainage businesses in 2026, banded by defended EBITDA, with 15 UK transactions, the acquirer map, AMP8 demand drivers and the 30 factors buyers score.

    Jul 30, 202633 min
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    What Lift and Elevator Maintenance Businesses Sell For in 2026
    Valuation Guide

    What Lift and Elevator Maintenance Businesses Sell For in 2026

    EBITDA multiples for UK and US independent lift, elevator and escalator maintenance businesses in 2026, with the acquirer landscape, regulatory drivers and the 30 factors buyers diligence.

    Jul 29, 202618 min
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    What Water Hygiene and Legionella Control Businesses Sell For in 2026
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    What Water Hygiene and Legionella Control Businesses Sell For in 2026

    EBITDA multiples for UK and US water hygiene and legionella control businesses in 2026, banded by defended EBITDA, with the buyer universe, regulatory drivers and every verified 2025-2026 transaction.

    Jul 23, 202630 min
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    The 2026 Security Systems Business Valuation & EBITDA Multiples Guide
    Valuation Guide

    The 2026 Security Systems Business Valuation & EBITDA Multiples Guide

    The 2026 guide to UK and US electronic security M&A: EBITDA and RMR ranges by defended-EBITDA band, verified 2025-2026 transactions, the 30 factors buyers score, and the Martyn's Law, PSTN switch-off and URN/ECHO calendar underwriting demand.

    Jul 21, 202640 min
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    Events & Press · Summer 2026

    Recent & upcoming features in events and media.

    A surge of inbound enquiries from our advisor network, prospective clients met at recent events and features in the trade press, including International Fire & Safety Journal, Roofing Today and Professional Security Installer, plus exhibiting at Interschutz in Hannover and The Fire Safety Event in Birmingham.

    International Fire & Safety Journal, June 2026 edition
    International Fire & Safety Journal
    June 2026 edition
    Roofing Today magazine, May / June 2026 edition
    Roofing Today
    May / June 2026 edition
    Professional Security Installer (PSi) magazine, June 2026 edition
    Professional Security Installer
    June 2026 edition
    Building and Facilities News, Company of the Month for July 2026
    Building and Facilities News
    Company of the Month for July 2026
    From the floor · Interschutz, Hannover & The Fire Safety Event, Birmingham 2026
    DealFlowAgent team Tom and Kaya at Interschutz 2026 in Hannover, beside an Iturri Tekla fire truck
    Interschutz logo
    Interschutz, Hannover — the world’s leading fire & rescue trade fair
    DealFlowAgent stand display at The Fire Safety Event 2026, Birmingham NEC
    Our stand at The Fire Safety Event, Birmingham NEC
    DealFlowAgent team gilets at The Fire Safety Event 2026
    On the floor across the three days
    DealFlowAgent featured in the official Fire Safety Event 2026 brochure
    Featured in the official event brochure
    Fire Safety Leaders Summit, Birmingham 2026
    Fire Safety Leaders Summit
    DealFlowAgent stand 4/L90 at The Fire Safety Event 2026
    Stand 4/L90, meeting founders and acquirers

    Magazine cover artwork shown is an illustrative mock-up ahead of print. Real tear-sheets will be added once each edition is published.

    Industry Publications & Events

    Industry publications and events where DealFlowAgent has either been featured in or exhibited at. It is often where we build relationships with business owners, business buyers, and team members.

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