Security Systems & Monitoring
Sell your security business without regret.
Alarm, access control, video, and monitoring companies with recurring monitoring revenue and service contracts.
Free · 3 minutes · Anonymous
Track record
$250M+
Closed transactions
10,000+
Vetted buyers
$5M–$50M
Seller revenue
Who is buying
Buyers in your inbox? We know which ones close.
Security acquirers value a business on its monitoring base as much as its earnings. We know which dealers, integrators, and PE platforms are buying, and how they price recurring monthly revenue.
National dealers and integrators
Larger security companies buying accounts and branches to add density. They pay for monitored accounts near their existing routes.
Strategic acquirers
Platforms building scale
Private equity-backed groups combining commercial integrators and monitoring companies. They look for low attrition and service contracts.
PE-backed platforms
Central station buyers
Monitoring companies buying accounts to fill their central station. They focus on contract terms and account quality.
Monitoring centres
What buyers pay for
Three metrics decide what a security business is worth.
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Recurring monthly revenue
Monitoring, service, and hosted video revenue billed every month. It is often the first number a buyer asks for.
02
Attrition
The share of accounts cancelled each year. Low attrition tells a buyer the revenue will stay after the sale.
03
Contract terms
Length, auto-renewal, and assignability of customer contracts. Clean, assignable contracts make the deal easier.
Client testimonials
“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
Acquisition · Canadian Outback Rafting
“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
Exit · Valkyrian Canning
Common questions
Have specific questions? Schedule a confidential consultation call below:
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Yes. Some owners sell the account base and keep the installation business, or the reverse. We model both so you can compare.
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Most do if they include assignment language. We review your contract templates early so there are no surprises in diligence.
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It depends on attrition, account mix, and size. We share recent ranges on a confidential call.
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Most run six to nine months. Account-only sales can close faster.
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Most of our clients already have inbound buyer interest. They hire us to get the best exit for the least work, and we earn far more than our fees.
Proof
Don't take our word for it. Hear it from our clients.
Two founders, real numbers, shared with their permission.
More in compliance services
Other compliance businesses we sell.
Fire Protection & Life Safety
Inspection, testing, and monitoring required by code every year.
Environmental & TICC
Environmental consulting, testing, inspection, and certification.
Regulated & Compliance Services
Fire protection, environmental, and security companies with mandated, recurring work.
Exit planning
Plan your exit with us, years before you sell.
Eligible companies get free monthly P&L reviews and exit-planning meetings, until you decide to sell.
P.S. You are going to sell this once. Do it with your eyes open.
Exit Audit
See your business the way a buyer will.
Find out if you qualify for free exit planning, and what to fix first.
Free · Confidential · No obligation