Summary
The business has grown steadily, most of its income repeats every year and the team runs day to day without you. Those are the points a buyer looks for first. We suggest approaching a short list of trade and private equity buyers in the new year, aiming to complete within nine months.
The business in brief
- £4.2m
- Revenue
- 61%
- Recurring maintenance income
- 38
- Staff
- 22
- Years trading
Source Management accounts, year to March 2026
Revenue over five years
Source Filed and management accounts, years to March
Likely buyers
| Type | Why they buy | What they ask about |
|---|---|---|
| Larger fire and security groups | Customer contracts in a new region | Contract terms and engineer retention |
| Private equity backed platforms | Recurring income to build on | Management depth and margins |
| Facilities management firms | Adding a specialist service | Accreditations and insurance |
The process
- January: the teaser. A two-page summary goes to buyers without naming the business.
- February to March: information memorandum. Buyers who sign a confidentiality agreement get the full picture.
- April: offers and meetings. We shortlist on price and terms, and you meet the best two or three.
- May to September: due diligence and completion. We manage the data room and the timetable with your solicitor.
Before you start
- Speak to your own tax adviser about Business Asset Disposal Relief and timing.
- Check which customer contracts need consent on a change of ownership.