How much is my facilities management business worth?

Most facilities management businesses sell for between 3x and 8x EBITDA, depending on factors such as contract length, recurring revenue, accreditation portfolio (IWFM, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, SafeContractor, CHAS), owner dependency, and the split between hard FM and soft FM. Multi-service contracts over three years commonly attract the highest multiples. We provide a free, confidential valuation to establish a realistic range for your specific business.

How long does it take to sell a facilities management business?

A typical facilities management business sale takes between three and six months from initial valuation to completion. The timeline depends on the complexity of the contract base, TUPE considerations, buyer availability, and due diligence. We manage every stage to keep things moving efficiently.

Will my staff and clients find out I am selling?

Confidentiality is fundamental to our process. We use anonymous business profiles when approaching buyers, and all interested parties sign NDAs before receiving any identifying information. Your TUPE workforce, contract holders, and competitors will not be told unless and until you choose to inform them.

Do I have to pay anything upfront to use your service?

Our initial conversation is free and confidential. Fee structures vary depending on the scope of work and are always agreed in writing before any commitment. In most transactions, the buyer contributes to or covers the advisory fee.

Do ISO certifications or SafeContractor accreditation affect my valuation?

Yes, meaningfully. Buyers are paying a premium for FM businesses that hold ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 (the triple certification), plus SafeContractor, CHAS or Constructionline. These accreditations open the door to public sector, healthcare, and blue-chip contracts that unaccredited businesses simply cannot bid for. Triple ISO certification alone commonly adds around 0.3 to the multiplier.

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Sector Specialists

The FM Market

Consolidation is reshaping the FM sector.

The UK facilities management market is worth over £120 billion a year and the shift towards single-provider, multi-service contracts is accelerating. Private equity is actively buying platforms that can bundle hard FM and soft FM under one contract, and occupiers are rationalising their supplier base post-COVID. Multi-service providers with three plus year contract terms and a diversified client base are trading at a 20 to 30 percent premium over single-service operators. For independent facilities management business owners, this represents a window of opportunity where valuations are at historic highs.

£120bn+

UK FM market size

15,718

Exit-ready FM businesses

3x-8x

Typical EBITDA multiples

April 2026

BADR tax deadline

How We Work

A clear, structured process.

Free Confidential Valuation

Every conversation starts with understanding your business. We assess your turnover, contract book, accreditation portfolio, TUPE workforce, and the split between hard FM and soft FM to establish a realistic valuation range. No cost, no obligation, completely confidential.

Qualified Buyer Matching

We maintain an active register of pre-qualified buyers: PE-backed FM platforms, national multi-service providers, and trade acquirers specifically seeking facilities management businesses. We match your business to the right buyers and create competitive tension.

Managed Sale Process

From initial valuation through to completion, we manage every stage. NDAs, buyer meetings, negotiations, due diligence, and legal coordination. You focus on running your business while we handle the sale.

Sector Expertise

We speak your language.

We understand the difference between a business running a bundled cleaning and mechanical contract across 40 sites and one focused on reactive hard FM for a single blue-chip client. We know what IWFM membership signals to buyers, why triple ISO certification (9001, 14001, 45001) opens doors that single certification cannot, and how SafeContractor, CHAS or Constructionline accreditation affects your valuation.

We understand contract length, the difference between TUPE workforce and agency labour, the split between hard FM (mechanical and electrical) and soft FM (cleaning and security), and why a business with three plus year multi-service contracts and a trained operations manager is worth more than one where the owner still manages day to day delivery. This sector knowledge means we position your business correctly and attract the right buyers from day one.

Facilities management operatives on a commercial contract site

Get In Touch

Start with a conversation.

Whether you are actively considering a sale or simply curious about what your facilities management business might be worth, we are happy to talk. No obligation, completely confidential.

Thank you for getting in touch.

We will review your details and be in contact within two working days. Everything you have shared is treated as strictly confidential.

15,718

Facilities Management businesses tracked across the UK

20+ years

Advising UK business owners on exit

Confidential

No obligation, free to enquire

Looking to Acquire

Register as a Facilities Management buyer.

Most of the facilities management businesses we represent never go to open market. They move through a small, private buyer register. If you are an individual buyer, trade acquirer, or investor actively looking at the sector, register your criteria and we will contact you directly when something suitable becomes available.

15,718

Facilities Management businesses tracked across the UK. ESG and workplace transformation are pushing FM consolidation and creating clear exit opportunities.

Your Adviser

Simon Read, Lead Adviser

Simon has spent over two decades advising business owners on their exit strategies. He understands the facilities management market intimately and has completed sales ranging from small owner-operated firms to multi-million pound consolidation deals.

Every conversation starts with understanding what matters most to you: the price, the legacy, the staff, the timing, or simply getting out with certainty. Nothing is decided until you are ready.

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Maximise the exit value of your facilities management business.

Consolidation is reshaping the FM sector.

A clear, structured process.

Free Confidential Valuation

Qualified Buyer Matching

Managed Sale Process

We speak your language.

Start with a conversation.

Thank you for getting in touch.

Thinking of selling your facilities management business?

Get a confidential, no-obligation conversation with a specialist adviser.

A few details about the business.

Where should Simon reach you?

Thank you, there.

Register as a Facilities Management buyer.

Simon Read, Lead Adviser

Maximise the exit value of your facilities management business.

Consolidation is reshaping the FM sector.

A clear, structured process.

Free Confidential Valuation

Qualified Buyer Matching

Managed Sale Process

We speak your language.

Start with a conversation.

Thank you for getting in touch.

Thinking of selling your facilities management business?

Get a confidential, no-obligation conversation with a specialist adviser.

A few details about the business.

Where should Simon reach you?

Thank you, there.

Register as a Facilities Management buyer.

A track record in facilities management.

Facilities Management installation and maintenance business, South East

Facilities Management contractor with 15 employees, Midlands

Facilities Management specialist serving commercial clients, London

Simon Read, Lead Adviser