Investera Holdings is a Michigan family-operated company that acquires and keeps running pest control businesses in Gary, Indiana. We are not a broker and not a passive fund. We are operators who buy one company at a time and put a dedicated general manager and disciplined operating systems in charge, so routes keep running and Gary customers keep getting protected long after the founder steps away. Our portfolio companies, CT Cleaners and Optimal Facility Services, prove that we operate the businesses we buy. If you have built a pest control company with a strong base of recurring accounts across Lake County, we would value a confidential conversation about buying it and carrying it forward.
Why Gary owners are thinking about selling now
Pest control is one of the most durable recurring-revenue businesses in Gary, because the local environment keeps generating steady demand. The city’s older housing stock across neighborhoods like Glen Park, Tolleston, and Aetna is prone to rodents and ants, while the industrial corridors near the rail yards, the steel operations, and the warehouses along the Borman Expressway create constant commercial rodent pressure. Humid Northwest Indiana summers and the wetlands along the Grand Calumet River and near the Lake Michigan dunes drive mosquito and pest activity, and the food-service operations at hotels, restaurants, and the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana require ongoing commercial treatment and documentation.
That recurring, contract-driven demand is exactly what makes a well-run Gary pest control company so valuable, and so well suited to running on systems rather than on the owner. But many founders here are getting tired of carrying every technician route, every commercial account, and every emergency call themselves, and licensed, dependable techs are hard to hire and keep. Selling now, while your recurring accounts and reputation are strong and your team is intact, lets you realize the value of what you built instead of watching it slip as you try to cut back.
Who we buy in the Gary area
We are seeking one strong Gary-area pest control business to own and steward for the long term. A good fit usually looks like this:
- Recurring service agreements and repeat commercial accounts
- Roughly $500K or more in annual revenue or SDE (close is fine)
- Licensed, capable technicians who can keep routes running
- A trusted reputation across Gary and Lake County
- An owner open to a clean handoff or a short transition
If that describes your company, it is worth a conversation even if you are not ready to move yet. Early, private talks lead to far better outcomes than a rushed listing later on.
What makes selling to Investera different
No broker fees. As the direct buyer, we take no commission out of your proceeds, so more of the value you built stays with you.
A genuinely confidential process. Your technicians, your accounts, and your competitors across Northwest Indiana learn nothing until you decide to share the news.
Creative deal structures. Whether you want maximum cash at close, a clean earnout, or a gradual transition, we shape the terms around your goals.
Operators, not a fund. We are not chasing a quick resale for outside investors. We install a general manager, keep the routes running, and own the business for years.
How the process works
Our process is simple and respectful of your time. It begins with one confidential call to understand your recurring accounts, your commercial contracts, your team, and what a good outcome looks like for you. If there is mutual interest, we sign a mutual NDA and review the basics of your revenue, your recurring base, and your profitability. We then present an honest, clear offer with no pressure, and we walk you through exactly how the transition would work. Because we have integrated service businesses before, we can move decisively and give you direct answers throughout.
We will take care of what you built
When we buy a Gary pest control company, continuity for your customers and your crew comes first. We put a dedicated general manager and a put-in-charge team over routing, scheduling, compliance, and quality, so the business no longer depends on the founder handling every account. Your technicians keep their jobs and routes, your customers keep the reliable protection and documentation they count on, and your reputation stays strong across Lake County. We reinvest in systems, training, and equipment so the company grows more capable and more valuable over time, because we intend to keep running it for the long term.
Learn more about what we buy, see how we acquire pest control businesses, or read about Investera Holdings.
Frequently asked questions
How much is my pest control business worth in Gary?
Well-run pest control businesses generally sell for roughly 2.5 to 4 times seller’s discretionary earnings (SDE), with route density, the share of recurring service-agreement revenue, and how well the company runs without you driving where you land. That is a typical range, not a guarantee. A confidential review of your actual numbers is the only way to determine your figure.
Will this stay confidential?
Yes, always. We sign a mutual NDA before reviewing anything sensitive, and your techs, your customers, and your competitors hear nothing until you decide the time is right. A discreet process protects your value and your relationships.
Do I have to pay any broker or commission fees?
No. We are the buyer, not a broker, so there is no listing commission or success fee coming out of your proceeds. What we agree on is the deal, plain and simple.
Can I stay involved after the sale?
If you want to, yes. Some owners prefer a clean break, while others stay on through a transition to introduce accounts and mentor the new general manager. We build the arrangement around what suits you best.
How long does a sale usually take?
Once we both decide to proceed, a clean deal often comes together in a few weeks to a couple of months. Because we are operators rather than a fund waiting on an investment committee, we can move at your pace.
What areas around Gary do you buy in?
We buy pest control businesses throughout Northwest Indiana and the greater Gary area, including Hammond, Merrillville, Crown Point, Schererville, and Portage. If you serve Gary and the surrounding Lake County communities, we would like to talk.
Start a confidential conversation
If you own a pest control business in Gary and you have started to think about what a good exit might look like, let’s have a quiet, confidential conversation. There is no listing, no obligation, and no fee simply to explore your options. Reach out to Investera Holdings and we will listen first, tell you honestly what we see, and help you understand how a clean, well-structured handoff could protect the business you worked so hard to build.