How much is my electrical business worth?

Most electrical businesses sell for between 4x and 7x EBITDA depending on NICEIC approval, recurring contract revenue, team qualifications, owner dependency, and EV charging capability. We provide a free, confidential valuation to establish a realistic range for your specific business.

Do I have to pay anything upfront?

No. Our initial valuation and consultation are covered by a written fee agreement. We operate on a competitive fee structure, which means you only pay a fee if your business is successfully sold.

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.

Does NICEIC approval affect my valuation?

Yes, significantly. NICEIC approval enables Part P self-certification and provides third-party quality assurance. Buyers treat it as a baseline quality indicator and businesses with NICEIC approval consistently achieve higher multiples.

Electrical Business Sales

Maximise the exit value of your electrical business.

We are the UK's specialist brokerage for UK electrical contractors and installation business owners considering a sale. Confidential valuations. Qualified buyers. Expert guidance.

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Sector Specialists

The Electrical Market

Net zero, EV charging and data centre demand are reshaping the sector.

Lower middle market deal volumes in UK electrical contracting rose 13% in 2024, with PE-backed platforms actively consolidating qualified businesses. The UK EV charging market is growing at 31.6% annually, solar PV installations rose 22% in 2025, and net zero legislation is creating structural demand across EV infrastructure, smart building systems, and battery storage. Businesses with NICEIC or ECA accreditation, recurring maintenance contracts, and public sector framework positions are among the most sought-after acquisition targets in the sector right now. The BADR rate change in April 2026 has affected the tax position for sellers who did not complete before the deadline.

Sources: DealFlowAgent (March 2026); IMARC Group, UK Electric Vehicle Charging Market (2025); MCS data via Coulee Energy (2025); Brodies LLP, BADR Changes (March 2026).

13%

Rise in UK electrical M&A deal volumes, 2024

31.6%

Annual growth rate, UK EV charging market

3.5x–7.5x

EBITDA multiples for electrical businesses

18%

New BADR CGT rate from April 2026

How We Work

A clear, structured process.

Free Confidential Valuation

Every conversation starts with understanding your business. We assess your turnover, contract book, team qualifications, and growth trajectory 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 platforms, national electrical contracting groups, and trade acquirers specifically seeking electrical 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 200 domestic rewires a month and one managing 50 commercial maintenance contracts. We know what NICEIC approval means for your workforce, why NAPIT registration matters to buyers, and how ECA membership for EV charging installation transforms your valuation.

We understand fleet condition, route density, the split between reactive callouts and planned maintenance, and why a business with six engineers and a trained office manager is worth more than one where the owner still answers the phone. This sector knowledge means we position your business correctly and attract the right buyers from day one.

Electrical engineer at a commercial distribution panel

Get In Touch

Start with a conversation.

Whether you are actively considering a sale or simply curious about what your electrical 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.

19,180

Electrical businesses tracked across the UK

over a decade

Advising UK business owners on exit

Confidential

No obligation, free to enquire

Looking to Acquire

Register as a Electrical buyer.

Most of the electrical 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.

19,180

Electrical businesses tracked across the UK. Lower middle market deal volumes in electrical and technical contracting rose 13% in 2024 (PitchBook), with PE-backed platforms actively acquiring businesses with recurring maintenance income and accreditations. Source: DealFlowAgent, How to Sell an Electrical Business in the UK, March 2026.

Your Adviser

Simon Read, Lead Adviser

Simon Read leads our Electrical and Mechanical division, working directly with every client from initial conversation through to completion. Reads M&A Advisory has over a decade of experience selling businesses, and many of the investors and acquirers in our network have been asking specifically for electrical and M&E opportunities.

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 electrical business.

Net zero, EV charging and data centre demand are reshaping the 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 electrical 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 Electrical buyer.

Simon Read, Lead Adviser

Maximise the exit value of your electrical business.

Net zero, EV charging and data centre demand are reshaping the 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 electrical 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 Electrical buyer.

A track record in electrical.

Electrical installation and maintenance business, South East

Electrical contractor with 15 employees, Midlands

Electrical specialist serving commercial clients, London

Simon Read, Lead Adviser