Well-established building services engineering firm in the Rhine-Main region

The company in question is an established engineering firm specializing in building services engineering that has been operating successfully in the market for over four decades. With approximately 10 highly qualified employees, the company offers comprehensive engineering services across all HOAI service phases and supports projects from the preliminary planning stage through to project supervision. The focus is on heating, ventilation, plumbing, refrigeration, and building automation, complemented by energy-efficient building services concepts and digital design using BIM, 3D, and CAD technology. The customer base consists primarily of general contractors, architects, and project developers, who ensure recurring orders and predictable cash flows. Thanks to its proprietary, continuously optimized planning software, the company achieves above-average efficiency and EBITDA margins in the high double digits, positioning it exceptionally well for further growth in a regulation-driven market.

This architecture firm, established for over 20 years, is located in the heart of the economically robust Rhine-Main region and offers a very attractive opportunity for a business takeover. The owner has a diverse and valuable client base, which he would like to hand over to a dedicated architect or engineer—one with particular expertise in the field of renovation and retrofitting. This includes, in particular, property management companies and existing clients who guarantee the firm recurring projects and long-term planning certainty. The owner will support the transition phase and continues to emphasize the importance of a structured handover of the architectural firm. He is therefore happy to answer questions and provide comprehensive training for the successor.

The company is a medium-sized, certified business in the building services sector, headquartered in the Rhine-Main region. It offers comprehensive services in the areas of plumbing, heating, electrical installations, and renewable energy. With an experienced team and a clear focus on customer service—particularly through a 24-hour emergency service—it primarily serves residential customers, as well as a small number of commercial clients. Customers appreciate the high quality, technical expertise, and excellent service level, as confirmed by a Google rating of 4.9. The company manages over 600 active maintenance contracts for various heating systems, meaning that a portion of its revenue can be considered secure. The market for plumbing, heating, and air conditioning (SHK) is characterized by growing demand for energy-efficient retrofits, modernization, and the integration of renewable energy. The company benefits from high levels of construction activity and the need for modernization in the financially strong Rhine-Main region. With this setup, the company generates average revenue of €1.3 million and achieves an EBITDA of €200,000–250,000 after the managing director’s salary.

The company is a well-established building services engineering firm in a major German metropolitan area and has been operating successfully in the market for over two decades. With approximately 20 employees, the company provides comprehensive engineering services across all HOAI service phases 1–9, thereby covering the entire planning value chain. The company’s long-standing market presence, high level of professional continuity, and a sustainably secure order base consisting of regular clients and referrals underscore its stable market position. As part of a structured succession plan, 100% of the shares are for sale via a share deal.

Acquisition of a Northwest German engineering firm specializing in building services engineering for heating, air conditioning, measurement and control, and plumbing The engineering firm specializing in building services engineering has nearly 30 years of extensive experience in the fields of heating, air conditioning, control systems, and plumbing, and successfully collaborates with public building authorities, construction companies, housing associations, project developers, businesses, and private building owners. The engineering firm focuses on specialized planning in categories ALG 1, 2, 3, 7, and 8 (95% of revenue) and civil engineering structures (5% of revenue). Its regional coverage extends within a radius of approximately 50 km in the northwest. The engineering firm employs 11 staff members (including 3 project managers and 4 technical system planners (draftsmen)). Revenue and profit analyses show that the engineering firm is very well positioned each year with rising annual revenues (annual revenues of up to EUR 1.5 million). Order and bid values totaling over EUR 3.35 million are secured for more than two years. The managing director of the engineering firm intends to hand over the business no earlier than January 1, 2028. Against this backdrop, we are seeking a buyer or a planning firm that will acquire all or a majority stake in the building services engineering firm and, if applicable, bring on board an engineer specializing in building services engineering or building energy systems.