Sell your Facility Services Business with Confidence

Our process brings multiple buyers to the table, helping you exit for the maximum value with minimum stress.

WHO WE WORK WITH

• Janitorial & Cleaning Companies

• Building Maintenance & Facility Management

• Fire Protection Services

• Restoration & Remediation

• Commercial HVAC & Mechanical Services

• Environmental & Waste Services

• Security Services

• Commercial Landscaping & Grounds

• Specialty Commercial Contractors

• Janitorial & Cleaning Companies • Building Maintenance & Facility Management • Fire Protection Services • Restoration & Remediation • Commercial HVAC & Mechanical Services • Environmental & Waste Services • Security Services • Commercial Landscaping & Grounds • Specialty Commercial Contractors

Why Facility Service Entrepreneurs Choose Breakwater

Similar to home services, facility services are one of the hottest sectors for buyers right now.

Facility services companies — from janitorial and maintenance groups to fire protection, remediation, and commercial building service providers — attract strong buyer demand. The sector’s recurring contracts, essential service mix, and predictable margins make it one of the most active areas of lower-middle-market M&A.

Breakwater helps founders articulate their operational strengths, contract structures, and team capabilities in a way that aligns precisely with what serious buyers look for.

Who work with:

  • Commercial HVAC & Mechanical Services

  • Environmental & Waste Services

  • Security Services

  • Commercial Landscaping & Grounds

  • Specialty Commercial Contractors

  • Janitorial & Cleaning Companies

  • Building Maintenance & Facility Management

  • Fire Protection & Life Safety Services

  • Restoration & Remediation

Facility services technicians reviewing commercial building control panels and fire protection systems in a modern operations office with floor-to-ceiling windows

Successful Exit: Commercial Landscaping Company


Deal Breakdown:

  • Location: British Columbia, Canada

  • Business Model: Commercial landscaping company with maintenance contracts

  • Buyer Type: Search Fund

  • NDAs Received: 98 signed NDAs from buyers

  • Founder Goal: Exit within 8 months

How we drove value:

  • Brought 98 qualified buyers to the process

  • Negotiated multiple offers

  • Closed the deal within founder’s goal timeline

Read our guide on how to sell a fire safety business here

Client Testimonials

Hear their full stories on the case studies page here

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“Breakwater's expertise was invaluable throughout our acquisition of a competitor. Their third-party perspective helped us navigate emotional dynamics smoothly, keeping negotiations professional and productive.

The acquisition quickly exceeded expectations—delivering immediate returns and positioning us strongly for future growth.”

Murray Seward

“When I first planned on selling my business, I thought I could do it without any support. But now that I have gone through the process, I was relieved to have the Breakwater team there to support me along the way. They certainly added value!”

Zac Roff

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CASE STUDIES

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Success Stories

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