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Exit planning for electrical contractor owners: who is buying

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Start your exit plan by learning who buys companies like yours. As of the latest tracked deal on 2026-10-05, our tracker lists 55 public electrical contractor deals made by 40 buyers. Knowing these buyers helps you plan when and how to sell.

Deals in the past year

Our tracker's most recent deal is dated 2026-10-05. In the 12 months up to then, it counts 33 public deals for electrical contractors. That is a steady flow of sales. Owners who plan ahead can use that time well.

What kinds of buyers there are

The tracker sorts the buyers into four groups. 16 are strategic buyers. These are companies in the same line of work. 16 are private equity platforms. 7 are sponsors. 1 is listed as other. So most buyers are either trade companies or private equity groups.

The most active buyers

Norlee Group has made 5 deals. Its latest was on 2026-10-05, in FL, GA and NC. GreenArrow has made 4 deals. Its latest was on 2026-09-03, in CA, FL and NJ. The Waldinger Corporation has made 4 deals. Its latest was on 2026-08-24, in KS, MO and WI. Check whether any of these work in or near your state.

How big the field is

We track 22,826 electrical contractors. We look at public records to spot changes. That helps us see which buyers are active and where.

Your next step

First, look at the buyer list above. Note which buyers work in your state. Next, see what your company may be worth on our valuation page. Then read our guide to selling an electrical contractor business.

Questions owners ask

Do these buyers work in my state?
It depends on where you are. Norlee Group works in FL, GA and NC. GreenArrow works in CA, FL and NJ. The Waldinger Corporation works in KS, MO and WI.
What is the difference between a strategic buyer and private equity?
A strategic buyer is a company in the same kind of work. A private equity platform is a company backed by investors that buys other firms to grow.
What should I do first?
Look at the buyer list on this page. Then check our valuation page to see what your company may be worth.

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Facts and sources

Written from our sourced data and checked line by line before it was published. Counts are aggregates of public records; no page says which company may sell. Ranges are estimates, not a valuation of any company.

Exit planning for electrical contractor owners: who is buying