The Deal Sheet
2026-08-06
The Small Business Acquisition Newsletter
The Small Business Acquisition Newsletter
Weekly Deal Roundup
3 Deals We're Watching
Week of Week of August 6, 2026
01 — Deal of the Week
The Standout Listing
Premier Roofing & Storm Restoration Company - Highest-Rated in Market ↗
Douglas County, CO
$2,455,175
Revenue
$1,067,394
Cash Flow
$3,150,000
Asking Price
This deal represents a masterclass in operational efficiency and market positioning. At a 43.5% cash flow margin on $2.45M revenue, this 2018-founded roofing company is generating nearly $1.1M in annual cash flow with just 2 employees—that's over $500K per team member, suggesting a highly systematized operation built on premium pricing and strategic subcontractor relationships. The storm restoration niche is particularly lucrative because insurance claims create predictable, high-ticket revenue streams while the company's position as the market's highest-rated contractor gives them pricing power and first-call advantage when hail storms roll through Colorado's Front Range. The 3x earnings multiple is actually reasonable given the capital-light model, defensive recession characteristics of roof repairs, and the fact that climate volatility is increasing storm frequency across the region.
Verdict: Premium operator in a fragmented market with massive upside for a buyer who can scale operations
Verdict: Premium operator in a fragmented market with massive upside for a buyer who can scale operations
◉ DEAL OF THE WEEK
02 — Also Worth Watching
Runner-Up Deals
Multi-State Commercial Landscape & Pest Control ↗
Baldwin County, AL
$4,000,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Cash Flow
$8,000,000
Asking Price
Our take: A multi-state platform with 100% contracted recurring revenue generating 25% cash flow margins deserves attention—this is the exact business model institutional buyers hunt for. The 8x multiple reflects the predictability and scale potential, though the 2023 founding date means you're paying for the rollup thesis rather than proven long-term operations.
Verdict: Institutional-grade recurring revenue platform priced for strategic buyers
Verdict: Institutional-grade recurring revenue platform priced for strategic buyers
Profitable, Well-Established HVAC Contractor - 30+ Yrs ↗
Monmouth County, NJ
$4,127,067
Revenue
$802,633
Cash Flow
$2,250,000
Asking Price
Our take: At $4.1M revenue with 19.4% margins and 11 employees, this represents a textbook HVAC service business with balanced residential-commercial mix and year-round revenue stability. The 2.8x earnings multiple is fair value for a business with 20 years of operating history, strong brand equity across three counties, and the defensive characteristics that make HVAC contractors recession-resistant cash machines.
Verdict: Solid fundamentals at a fair price—perfect platform for add-on acquisitions
Verdict: Solid fundamentals at a fair price—perfect platform for add-on acquisitions
03 — Market Pulse
What We're Tracking
- • Service businesses with recurring revenue models are commanding premium multiples—the multi-state landscape platform at 8x and the specialty restoration business at 2.7x both reflect investor appetite for predictable cash flows
- • High-margin, low-headcount operations are the week's theme: the roofing company generating $533K per employee and the carpet cleaning business with 68% margins show that capital-light service models continue to outperform asset-heavy operations
- • Climate-driven service businesses are hot—between storm restoration roofing in Colorado, wildlife removal in Florida, and HVAC in the Northeast, smart buyers are positioning in sectors that benefit from weather volatility and aging housing stock
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