Home Services
Overview
Founder-owned home services businesses represent one of the most attractive segments of the lower and middle markets. Driven by non-discretionary demand, fragmented ownership, and strong free cash flow characteristics, the sector has become a primary focus for private equity sponsors, family offices, and strategic acquirers seeking scalable platform investments.
Despite its attractiveness, home services M&A requires nuance. Enterprise value is heavily influenced by revenue mix, labor structure, seasonality, customer acquisition channels, and the extent to which the business can operate independently of the founder. Buyers underwrite risk aggressively, and poorly prepared sellers often leave significant value on the table.
Calibore specializes in guiding founders through this complexity. We help position businesses to highlight durability, normalize earnings credibly, and articulate a compelling growth narrative that resonates with institutional buyers—while preserving legacy, culture, and upside participation.
Why founders engage Calibore:
We help owners tell the story buyers want to hear — not just historical performance, but how the business scales, professionalizes, and compounds under institutional ownership.
