Investera Holdings is a Michigan family-operated company that buys and keeps running HVAC and mechanical service businesses. We are operators and buyers, not brokers and not a passive fund. When we acquire a Des Moines HVAC company, we bring in a professional management layer, a dedicated general manager and put-in-charge team, plus the dispatch and service systems that let the trucks roll without the owner riding along. If you run a real service and install operation and have started to think about how to sell my HVAC business in Des Moines, we would like a quiet, no-pressure conversation.
Why Des Moines owners are thinking about selling now
Central Iowa is punishing on mechanical systems, and that is good for a well-run HVAC company. Des Moines swings from subzero January cold snaps and ice storms to humid 90-degree July stretches, and that freeze-thaw whipsaw wears out furnaces, heat pumps, and rooftop units on a predictable cycle. The aging housing stock in neighborhoods like Beaverdale, Sherman Hill, and Highland Park keeps replacement and repair work steady, while the explosive new construction in Waukee, Grimes, and Ankeny, plus the warehouse and distribution build-out around Bondurant and Altoona, keeps commercial rooftop and light-commercial demand climbing.
Meanwhile, a generation of HVAC owners across the metro is ready to slow down. Recruiting and keeping licensed techs is harder every year, the summer and winter peaks bring brutal on-call weeks, and the capital tied up in trucks, parts, and inventory keeps growing. Many owners want to convert years of goodwill and a strong service-agreement base into cash and free time without handing loyal customers to a national roll-up that treats Des Moines as a line item. Selling to an operator that installs professional management, rather than listing publicly, lets you exit cleanly while your techs and customers stay taken care of.
Who we buy in the Des Moines area
We fit established Des Moines HVAC and mechanical companies with recurring maintenance agreements and a crew of techs who can run calls without the owner dispatching every job. We are not chasing a solo van operation; we want a business ready for a real management layer.
- Recurring service agreements or contract maintenance revenue
- Roughly $500K or more in revenue or SDE (close is fine)
- Licensed techs and a lead who can run the board
- A solid local reputation across the metro
- An owner open to a clean handoff or a short stay-on
If that describes your shop, you are exactly who we built Investera for. If one item is a little off, it is still worth talking; we weigh the whole business, not a single line.
What makes selling to Investera different
No broker fees. We are the direct buyer, so no listing commission comes out of your proceeds and no broker pushes the deal toward whatever closes quickest for them.
A genuinely confidential process. Your techs, competitors, and customers stay unaware you are exploring a sale until you decide the time is right.
Creative deal structures. From a clean purchase to a phased transition or seller involvement, we shape the terms around your goals and tax picture, not a rigid template.
Operators, not a fund. We run service businesses ourselves, so your company lands with people who understand dispatch, service agreements, and parts margins, not a spreadsheet team looking for a quick flip.
How the process works
We keep it simple and private. It begins with a phone call to learn your business, your goals, and your timing. If there is mutual interest, we sign a mutual NDA and review the essentials: your service-agreement base, revenue mix, tech roster, and truck and equipment picture. We can then share an indication of value fairly quickly, and if it works we move toward a clean purchase agreement and a handoff plan built around your schedule and your seasonal peaks. No auction, no strangers touring your shop, and no obligation until you sign.
We will take care of what you built
After we buy a Des Moines HVAC company, the priority is keeping calls answered, jobs completed, and techs paid on time. We put a dedicated general manager in place along with proven systems for dispatch, maintenance renewals, and inventory so the business no longer rides on the owner’s shoulders. The reputation you built across Polk County is something we protect, not something we strip for parts. We buy to hold and operate for the long haul, so customers keep their service plans and your people keep growing.
Learn more about what we buy, see how we acquire hvac & mechanical businesses, or read about Investera Holdings.
Frequently asked questions
How much is my HVAC business worth in Des Moines?
Most healthy HVAC and mechanical companies trade in a range of roughly 2.5 to 4 times SDE (seller’s discretionary earnings), with the multiple shaped by service-agreement revenue, replacement versus new-construction mix, tech retention, and margins. That is a typical range, not a promise; we give you a specific, no-obligation indication once we see your numbers.
Will this stay confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality anchors the whole process. We sign a mutual NDA up front, and your techs, competitors, and customers hear nothing until you decide to share it.
Are there any broker fees or commissions?
No. We are the buyer, not a broker, so there is no listing fee or commission carved out of your sale. You deal directly with the operators.
Can I stay involved after the sale?
Only if you want to. Some owners want a clean break; others stay on for a transition or a focused role. Because we bring our own management layer, either works, and we tailor the handoff to you.
How long does a sale usually take?
With a clear fit, a private conversation can reach a closed deal in weeks rather than the many months a public listing usually takes. We move at your pace.
What areas around Des Moines do you buy in?
We buy across Central Iowa, including West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, and up to Ames, plus the wider Polk County metro.
Start a confidential conversation
If you own an HVAC or mechanical company in the Des Moines area and a quiet exit is even a maybe, let’s talk. The first conversation is confidential, free, and carries no obligation, and you will be speaking with the operators who would actually run your business rather than a broker chasing a fee. Reach out to Investera Holdings; we will listen first, tell you honestly how we think, and let you decide the next step.