Home Services Industry Consolidation Underway

The residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industry is undergoing rapid consolidation, with many independent local businesses now part of larger platform operators backed by private equity. Dozens of local brands are being aggregated into regional and national service platforms.

“The residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industry is undergoing rapid consolidation. Many companies that homeowners believe are independent local businesses are now part of larger platform operators backed by private equity. Across the United States, dozens of local brands are being aggregated into regional and national service platforms.”

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