What NJ hvac business owners actually get paid, what moves the multiple, and how long a real sale takes. No fluff.
NJ HVAC businesses with service-agreement density, a licensed installer who stays, and clean fleet documentation sell between 2.5× and 4.5× SDE. Residential-heavy operators with a repair base and a strong install pipeline sit near the top of the range.
| Metric | Typical Range (NJ) |
|---|---|
| SDE multiple | 2.5× – 4.5× |
| Entry-size SDE | $250K |
| Upper-bracket SDE | $2.5M+ |
| Typical close timeline | 6-10 months from listing to close. PE platform deals close faster than SBA individual buyer deals. |
Ranges based on recent NJ/NY/CT market activity and SBA-eligible transactions. Your number depends on the specifics — request a free valuation for a real range.
Annual maintenance agreements are predictable recurring revenue. More agreements = higher multiple.
NJ requires a master HVACR license. A non-owner licensed employee who's staying is worth ~0.5×.
Residential is less cyclical and easier to finance. Commercial >40% adds diligence complexity.
Under-equipped fleets depress the multiple. Well-equipped, well-branded trucks add value.
6-10 months from listing to close. PE platform deals close faster than SBA individual buyer deals. Most sellers underestimate the time to prep — getting books clean, normalizing add-backs, and documenting the things you do that aren't written down anywhere. We recommend 60-90 days of quiet prep before going to market.
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EBITDA multiples by size, recurring contract economics, PE roll-up activity, SBA 7(a). Updated quarterly. Sourced from federal, state, and industry-association data.
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