FAQ

How does Lavia Partners assist in selling a business?

We manage the entire sale process on your behalf — from valuation and positioning to buyer outreach, negotiation, and closing. That includes preparing your offering materials, identifying and vetting qualified buyers, running a competitive process to maximize value, and guiding you through due diligence and deal structuring. Most importantly, we act as your advocate at every stage — so you can stay focused on running your business while we work to get you the best possible outcome.

What makes Lavia Partners unique?

Our process is built around preparation — we invest significant time upfront to position your business competitively before it ever reaches a buyer. And because we work across a focused set of industries, we bring real buyer relationships and sector-specific insight to every engagement.

How long does the selling process take?

Most transactions take 6 to 12 months from engagement to close, depending on business complexity, financial readiness, and buyer demand. We focus heavily on upfront preparation — clean financials, a strong offering memorandum, a targeted buyer list — so the process moves efficiently without sacrificing outcome.

What industries do you specialize in?

We focus on a few industries where we have an in-depth knowledge of the businesses including industries, trends, and benchmarks. Many of the buyers in our network such as Private Equity or Family Offices have multiple industries that they are acquiring. Industries we serve:

• Commercial Specialty Subcontractors such as EIFS, Exterior Cladding, Ceiling/Wall Finishing, Commercial Roofing, Fire Extinguisher Installation/Maintenance/Testing, etc.
• Facilities Services & Maintenance such as Lab Testing, Janitorial Services, Elevator Maintenance/Testing, Facility Maintenance, Asphalt Paving/Maintenance/Repair, Security Systems, Commercial Pest Control, Mechanical Engineering, etc.
• Trades – HVAC, Plumbing, Roofing, Electrical
• Environmental Services & Sanitation like Mold Remediation, Portable Toilets, Septic Tank Repair/Maintenance, Waste Water Treatment, etc.
• Residential Services such as Garage Door Installation & Repair, Lawn Care, Pest Control, Moving, Storage, Handyman Services.

Why does Lavia Partners charge an engagement fee?

The engagement fee reflects the depth of work that begins the moment we take on a client — market positioning, buyer research, financial preparation, and deal structuring — long before a letter of intent is ever signed. A success-fee-only model creates misaligned incentives: it pressures advisors to close any deal rather than the right deal. Our fee structure ensures we’re working in your interest at every stage, not just at the finish line.

Are there any industries you don’t work with?

If we don’t feel we can serve an owner to the standards they should expect, we will gladly refer them to a trusted colleague.

Industries we don’t work with: