Free business valuation
What's it worth?
Here's how to find out.
A free, confidential opinion of value. No obligation to sell. Just a clear, honest picture of what your business is worth in today's market, from someone who's been on both sides of the deal.
What this actually is
Not an estimate. Not a formula.
A real look at your business.
A Trivie valuation is a confidential opinion of value built on your real financial performance, your market position, and the specific factors that move multiples in home service businesses today.
It's not a number generated by a website calculator. It's not a multiple of revenue that ignores your actual cash flow. It's a professional assessment from someone who has bought and sold businesses in your space, and who will tell you the truth about what you have.
What we look at
- Seller's discretionary earnings
- Revenue trend (3-year view)
- Customer concentration
- Recurring vs. one-time revenue
- Team stability and depth
- Route density and geography
- Owner dependency
What it costs
$0
The initial consultation and opinion of value are complimentary. No obligation to sell. No engagement fees until you decide to move forward.
The five value drivers
What buyers are actually paying for
in home service businesses.
From Lee's years on the buy side at CERTUS, these are the factors that move a multiple up or down.
Answer five questions. Watch where your business would land.
At market multiple
Directional only, not a quote. The real number comes from your actual books, in a confidential conversation. See what moves yours →
Buyers pay for reliability, not revenue. A business with $400K in consistent, clean cash flow commands a higher multiple than one with $600K in revenue and inconsistent margins. Three years of clean books is worth real money.
No single customer should represent more than 10–15% of revenue. Heavy concentration is a red flag for buyers and a discount on your multiple. The more spread your revenue, the more defensible the business.
Subscription pest control routes, annual HVAC maintenance agreements, lawn care programs. Recurring revenue de-risks the acquisition for the buyer and directly increases your multiple. It's predictable cash. Buyers pay a premium for predictability.
A business that runs because the owner shows up every day is harder to sell than one with trained managers and documented processes. Buyers want a business, not a job. Strong team depth signals a business that survives the transition.
A business growing 15% year-over-year is worth more than a flat one with the same current earnings. Buyers are acquiring future cash flows, not just today's. A clear growth story (with the data to back it) increases both price and the pool of buyers willing to pay it.
No obligation. Strictly private.
One conversation.
You'll know your number.
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