Investera Holdings buys commercial cleaning and janitorial companies in Norfolk, Virginia, and keeps them running. We are a Michigan family-operated operator-buyer — not a broker and not a passive fund — and if you have been thinking ‘I might want to sell my commercial cleaning business in Norfolk,’ we would like to have a quiet conversation. Portfolio companies like CT Cleaners and Optimal Facility Services show how we buy service businesses and run them for the long term.
Why Norfolk owners are thinking about selling now
Norfolk’s economy runs on institutions that never close — Naval Station Norfolk, the world’s largest naval base; the Port of Virginia’s terminals; Sentara Norfolk General and CHKD; and Old Dominion University and Norfolk State. Every one of those campuses, plus the Class A towers along Granby Street and the offices around the Waterside District downtown, needs floors cleaned, restrooms stocked, and common areas turned every single night. That baseline of nightly, contracted work is exactly what makes a Norfolk janitorial company valuable — and it is the kind of steady, recurring revenue we are looking to buy and keep running.
At the same time, many of the owners who built these cleaning routes are reaching retirement, and the region’s tight labor market makes it harder to run crews the way they did a decade ago. If you have spent years winning accounts across Downtown, Ghent, and the office parks off Military Highway, you have real equity in those relationships — but you may not have an obvious buyer who will honor them. We are that buyer: a family-operated company that steps in, keeps your name and your crews, and takes the nightly operation off your shoulders.
Who we buy in the Norfolk area
We buy commercial cleaning and janitorial companies in Norfolk that are built on contracts, not one-off jobs. If your revenue shows up month after month and your crews already run their routes without you standing over them, we want to talk.
- Recurring, contracted janitorial revenue — offices, medical, schools, or industrial accounts
- Roughly $500K or more in revenue or SDE (close is fine)
- A supervisor or lead crew that already runs nightly routes
- A solid reputation across Norfolk and the wider Hampton Roads market
- An owner ready for a clean handoff, or open to staying on a while
If that sounds like the company you built, the next step is a private conversation — no listing, no sign in the window, no obligation.
What makes selling to Investera different
No broker fees. We buy directly, so there is no listing commission and no middleman taking a slice of what you walked away with.
A confidential process. Your crews, customers, and competitors hear nothing until you decide it is time — the conversation stays between us.
Creative deal structures. Cash at close, seller financing, or a phased handoff — we shape terms around what you need, not a rigid template.
Operators, not a fund. We run the businesses we buy; we are not a passive fund flipping you to the next owner in three years.
How the process works
The path is simple and unhurried. We start with a confidential call to understand your accounts, your crews, and what you want out of a sale. If it looks like a fit, we sign an NDA and review a few basics — your recurring revenue, contract mix, and staffing. From there we make a straightforward offer, agree on terms, and handle diligence quietly. Most conversations move at whatever pace the owner is comfortable with.
We will take care of what you built
Once we buy, we install a dedicated general manager and the systems — scheduling, quality checks, supplies, and reporting — that let the business run without leaning on you. Your customers keep the service they trust, your crews keep their jobs, and the company you built keeps operating under steady, professional management. That is the whole point: we are buying a business to keep, not to strip.
Learn more about what we buy, see how we acquire commercial cleaning & janitorial businesses, or read about Investera Holdings.
Frequently asked questions
How much is my commercial cleaning business worth in Norfolk?
Most healthy, contract-based janitorial companies trade in a range of roughly 2.5x to 4x SDE (seller’s discretionary earnings). Where you land depends on how much of your revenue is recurring, how strong your margins are, and whether the business runs without you. This is a typical range, not a guarantee — we give you a real number after a confidential look at your books.
Will my customers and crews find out we are talking?
No. We keep everything confidential and move quietly. Nothing is shared with your accounts, your employees, or your competitors until you decide the time is right.
Are there any broker fees or commissions?
None. We are the buyer, not a broker. There is no listing fee, no commission, and no middleman — the number we agree on is between the two of us.
Can I stay involved after the sale?
If you want to. Some owners hand us the keys and move on; others stay on for a season to introduce accounts and mentor the team. We can also structure a clean, quick exit — your call.
How long does a sale take?
It depends on you. A focused process can close in a couple of months, but we move at your pace. If you need more time to prepare or think, that is fine with us.
What areas around Norfolk do you buy in?
We buy throughout Hampton Roads. Beyond Norfolk, that includes Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, and Suffolk.
Start a confidential conversation
If you are even quietly wondering what a sale might look like, let’s talk. One private, no-pressure conversation — you learn what your Norfolk cleaning business could be worth and how a handoff would work, and you owe us nothing afterward. When you are ready, reach out and we will keep it between us.