Take Over or Sell a Trade Business

The company is an established master contractor in building services engineering with several decades of market presence and a well-established position in the regional market. It offers a broad portfolio of services that includes both project-based contracts and recurring service work. A qualified team of master technicians and skilled professionals, clear processes, and a consistent focus on client requirements form the foundation for reliable service delivery. The company serves a balanced mix of residential, commercial, and public-sector clients.

This small but highly experienced company specializing in customer service, gas and plumbing systems, and heating technology has been providing reliable services to property management firms, commercial customers, and private households for many years. With long-standing customer relationships and a solid reputation, it presents an attractive opportunity for young master craftsmen or other plumbing companies looking to expand their portfolio or enter the market. The company is distinguished by an established customer base built on stable, long-standing relationships. It possesses a high level of technical expertise and enjoys a good reputation in the region. Currently, the company consists solely of the owner, who is open to a handover. This enables a seamless transition and a straightforward takeover of the existing business, including all equipment and the leased premises (workshop and office). // Service Portfolio: +Plumbing (customer service) +Gas systems +Heating systems +Roofing // The future buyer will benefit from an innovative company with growth potential and: +high customer satisfaction and a strong referral-based business +a long-standing and financially robust customer base in both the commercial and residential sectors +existing maintenance contracts +a network of existing partners. // For potential buyers, this presents an opportunity to take over an established business with a stable customer base.

A well-established specialty business in heating and plumbing technology, with a strong regional market position, is for sale. The company operates in an economically attractive catchment area and serves a broadly diversified customer base consisting of residential customers, property management companies, and industrial and commercial clients. A key component of the business model is the service, maintenance, and repair division, which generates a high proportion of recurring and predictable revenue. This core business is complemented by residential construction and private client projects, as well as select services for industrial and commercial clients. Day-to-day operations are clearly structured and largely standardized. The organization has a well-coordinated staff and management structure, including a technical management team. Dependence on individual personnel is limited, meaning the company is well-positioned for a takeover and continued operation. The company has direct relationships with established manufacturers and specialty wholesalers in the heating and plumbing industry that have developed over many years. These relationships ensure reliable material availability, short delivery times, and consistently high quality in service, maintenance, and project work. The diversified supplier structure enables flexible and economically stable operations without dependence on individual suppliers.

This well-established HVAC contracting company has been operating in North Rhine-Westphalia for about 35 years and has a long-standing regional market presence. The company specializes in carrying out complete renovations and primarily handles projects in the immediate vicinity of its location. As part of the transaction, there is an opportunity, if interested, to acquire additional business units, particularly in the areas of painting, plastering, and drywall installation.

The company is a renowned specialist retailer in the field of plumbing, heating, and air conditioning (SHK) with an impressive history spanning over 70 years, and is based in Baden-Württemberg. It has secured a strong position in the market by offering a wide range of services, including solar technology, sheet metal work, and ventilation systems. By focusing on customers in the B2C segment, the company has earned an excellent reputation for customer service and satisfaction, which clearly sets it apart from its competitors.

The company operates as an integrated service provider for building services engineering (BSE) and covers the areas of heating, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, and electrical engineering. It supports its customers throughout the entire life cycle of building services systems—from planning and installation to maintenance and repair. Its target customer groups include commercial customers, industrial companies, public sector clients, and companies in the housing sector.

I am looking for a successor for my very successful plumbing and heating business. I have started another line of business myself and am therefore looking for someone to take over the company. There are a number of fixed assets and inventory that can be taken over. The building is separate and not for sale. However, the existing infrastructure can continue to be used until a solution is found. As mentioned, there is an extensive inventory available. The customers are solvent private clients who would welcome a competent successor. I do not have any customers looking to switch providers; they are all very loyal and reliable.

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 roofing company specializes in complete roofing solutions, meaning it offers roof framing, carpentry, roofing, and sheet metal work—all under one roof. This “all-in-one” strategy has proven successful, offering numerous advantages that also provide added value to customers. In addition, the company is highly regarded by its customers for its quality, customer focus, and reliability, as evidenced by its high level of customer loyalty. The customer base is diverse and consists of general contractors, housing associations, architects, and private clients. Further expandable and/or untapped potential lies in expanding the customer base in the areas of property management and public sector clients, growing the energy-efficient renovation segment, and tapping into renewable energy markets. The company has 3 vehicles, each equipped with a full set of tools, a trailer hitch, and a roof-mounted cargo basket. Two double-axle trailers (one of which is a dump trailer) and a trailer lift are also available. The workshop is equipped with a press brake and shears (both 3 m long, from Schechtel) and a segmenting press brake (1 m long, also from Schechtel). Additionally, the facility includes various shelving units, its own waste disposal containers, a panel saw, a forklift, a full range of small tools, ladders, etc.

The company is a respected specialist firm for heating, plumbing, and HVAC in North Rhine-Westphalia, with a service area of approximately 70 km and a conveniently located facility. The company’s value proposition is based on comprehensive services such as custom bathroom design, remodeling, tile installation, and the installation and maintenance of heating and HVAC systems, with a focus on energy-efficient solutions. Renowned for its long-standing market presence and a high proportion of repeat customers, the company stands out for its modern equipment and large showroom, which sets it apart from competitors in a regionally dominated market.

Do you want to start your own business and run your own HVAC company—but without starting from scratch? With montamo, you can establish your own business in the growing market for heat pumps and solar PV: independently, but with a proven system, clear processes, and strong operational support. As a franchisee or partner, you’ll focus on what really matters: construction sites, your team, and quality. montamo supports you with structure, orders, staffing assistance, digital processes, and hands-on guidance as you build your business. What montamo offers: - A predictable project pipeline and qualified customer inquiries - Support with preparing quotes, project management, and purchasing materials - Digital processes instead of paperwork - Support with contract templates, bookkeeping, payroll, grant applications, utility registrations, documentation, and customer support - Help with recruiting, candidate interviews, professional development, and team building - Founder Bootcamp covering cost estimation, processes, construction site operations, personnel management, and purchasing and materials management - Personal guidance in setting up your own location

Established painting business in the Lower Rhine region with a well-coordinated team and a strong order backlog for sale An economically established painting business in the Lower Rhine region is for sale, featuring a well-established customer base, an experienced team of employees, and a very strong market position. The business has a long history, stable customer relationships, and very high capacity utilization. Thanks to its existing structures, the company is ideally suited for an existing trades business looking to grow or expand its market reach, as well as for a successor wishing to take over an operating business. Company Features: Established painting business with a good reputation in the region well-coordinated team of qualified employees high order backlog and guaranteed capacity utilization established customer base comprising residential, commercial, and institutional clients complete set of operational equipment available vehicles, tools, and necessary infrastructure available ongoing processes and well-established workflows good conditions for further growth Key Figures (2025/2026): Annual revenue in the mid-six-figure range Very strong order backlog Full capacity utilization of the business Existing employee structure to continue business operations The business is particularly well-suited as a strategic expansion for: Existing painting and finishing companies Trades businesses with growth ambitions Entrepreneurs looking to take over an established business