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Confidential Information Memorandum
Sunrise Plumbing & Mechanical LLC
Prepared for David Sunrise
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Prepared For
David Sunrise
Prepared By
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Date
May 6, 2026
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This Confidential Information Memorandum ("CIM") has been prepared for Sunrise Plumbing & Mechanical LLC (the "Company") solely for use by qualified prospective buyers in evaluating a possible acquisition of the Company.
By accepting this CIM, the recipient agrees that the information contained herein is of a confidential nature, and that the recipient will:
keep all information confidential;
use the information solely for purposes of evaluating a potential transaction with the Company;
not reproduce, distribute, or disclose any portion of this CIM to any third party without prior written consent;
promptly return or destroy all copies upon request.
The information contained herein has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable, including records and representations made available by the Company's owners. Neither the Company, its representatives, nor ClearValue Advisory makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. This CIM does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities or assets.
Prospective buyers should conduct their own independent investigation and analysis. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties.
Business Name: Sunrise Plumbing & Mechanical LLC Prepared For: Prospective Acquirers Prepared By: ClearValue Advisory · AI-Powered Business Analysis · bizvaluefree.com Date: May 2026 Confidentiality Notice: This document contains confidential and proprietary information. Distribution is strictly limited.
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Executive Summary ..................... 1
Investment Highlights .................. 2
Business Overview ..................... 3
Financial Performance ................. 4
SDE Add-Back Schedule ................. 5
Operations Overview ................... 6
Market Position & Competitive Landscape 7
Growth Opportunities .................. 8
Transaction Overview .................. 9
Disclaimer ........................... 10
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1. Executive Summary
Sunrise Plumbing & Mechanical LLC ("Sunrise" or "the Company") is a 12-year-old, owner-founded plumbing and mechanical contractor serving the Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada markets. The Company operates from two locations — a leased Las Vegas service hub generating approximately 70% of revenue and an owned Henderson warehouse and back-office facility generating the remaining 30%. Sunrise has built a durable franchise around a 60% recurring service-contract revenue model paired with 40% project-based residential remodel and light commercial install work, supported by a stable team of 15 employees and an active customer base of approximately 340 accounts.
Financial performance has been consistent and steadily growing. Revenue increased from $1,580,000 in 2023 to $1,690,000 in 2024 to $1,800,000 in 2025 — a three-year compound growth rate of approximately 6.7% — with net income climbing in lockstep from $232,000 to $260,000 to $290,000 over the same period. Q1 2026 results of $452,000 in revenue and $76,000 in net income put the Company on pace for a fourth consecutive year of growth. Reconstructed SDE for 2025 stands at $462,000 (25.7% margin), with weighted three-year SDE of approximately $437,000.
The acquisition opportunity is compelling: a debt-light operating profile (the only liability is an $87,000 vehicle loan disclosed on the 2025 balance sheet), an owned commercial property in Henderson conveying with the sale, a strong 4.7-star digital reputation across 132 Google reviews, and a top-5 organic ranking for "Las Vegas plumber." The Company's recurring contract base — including a 22% concentration with a single Las Vegas HOA management group — provides earnings predictability that distinguishes Sunrise from purely project-based trade competitors.
The seller, David Sunrise, is retiring after 12 years and is offering the business in the asking price range of $900,000 to $1,100,000 with willingness to provide up to 15% seller financing and a structured 6-month side-by-side transition followed by 12 months of quarterly check-ins. Recommended asking price based on this analysis is $1,500,000, materially above the seller's expectation, supported by weighted SDE, owned real estate value, and reasonable buyer scenarios detailed in the accompanying Valuation Report.
2. Investment Highlights
Consistent revenue growth — $1.58M → $1.69M → $1.80M from 2023-2025, a 13.9% three-year cumulative increase with margin expansion from 14.7% to 16.1% net margin.
High recurring revenue mix — 60% of revenue tied to ongoing service contracts with 88% year-over-year retention on the recurring book; this is materially above the trade-services industry average of 35-45% recurring.
Owned real estate conveys with sale — Henderson warehouse and back-office (1410 Boulder Hwy) is owned by the LLC and transfers with the transaction, providing both operating control and balance-sheet collateral for buyer financing.
Long operating history — 12 years of continuous operation in the same market, surviving multiple economic cycles including the 2020-2021 contractor disruption.
Strong digital reputation — 4.7-star Google rating across 132 reviews and a top-5 organic ranking for "Las Vegas plumber" generates inbound demand without paid acquisition.
Document-verified financials — Three years of S-Corp tax returns (Form 1120-S for 2023, 2024, 2025) and 2025 year-end balance sheet have been reviewed; all key figures tie out to filed documents.
Modern operating stack — ServiceTitan dispatch and invoicing platform plus QuickBooks Online accounting; readily transferable to a new owner without legacy-system replacement risk.
Diversified workforce — 15 employees including 12 full-time, with three senior service techs averaging 5+ years of tenure providing institutional continuity.
Clean legal profile — No pending litigation, no liens, no UCC filings, no outstanding tax issues, no undisclosed liabilities. One remediated 2024 OSHA citation with certificate of compliance on file.
Motivated retiring seller — Owner is retiring (not exiting under distress), open to seller financing up to 15% and a 6-month side-by-side transition to support buyer ramp-up.
3. Business Overview
Founded in 2014 by David Sunrise, Sunrise Plumbing & Mechanical LLC has spent 12 years building a service-first plumbing and mechanical contracting business in the Las Vegas valley. The Company is organized as a Nevada S-Corporation with a single member and operates from two facilities: a leased 4,200-square-foot service dispatch hub at 4220 W Sahara Avenue in Las Vegas, and an owned warehouse and back-office facility at 1410 Boulder Highway in Henderson. The two-location footprint provides geographic coverage across the metropolitan area and supports both rapid-response residential service and staged inventory for project installations.
The Company's service offering breaks into two complementary lines. Recurring service work — drain cleaning, water heater repair and replacement, leak detection, plumbing fixture replacement, gas line service, and emergency response — represents approximately 60% of annual revenue and is performed primarily out of the Las Vegas hub. Project install work — residential remodel rough-ins, finish plumbing, and light commercial new-build mechanical packages — represents the remaining 40% and is supported by the Henderson warehouse where larger inventory and equipment are staged. Service is dispatched through ServiceTitan, the industry-standard field-service platform, and invoicing flows through ServiceTitan to QuickBooks Online for accounting.
Sunrise serves approximately 340 active accounts comprising single-family homeowners, residential property managers, HOA management companies, and small-to-mid commercial general contractors. The largest single customer — a Las Vegas HOA management group — represents 22% of annual revenue under a single recurring service contract. While this concentration warrants buyer attention, the relationship is supported by a written multi-year agreement, has been in place for over five years, and is now jointly serviced by both the owner and the Service Manager (mitigating personal-relationship risk).
The Company competes against three categories of providers in the Las Vegas valley: large national franchise operators (Roto-Rooter, Mr. Rooter), regional multi-location independents, and small one-to-three-truck owner-operators. Sunrise's competitive position sits squarely in the regional independent tier, with a differentiation built on response time, customer-relationship continuity, ServiceTitan-enabled scheduling transparency, and the strong digital review profile that drives organic inbound demand.
4. Financial Performance
Revenue & Profitability Summary
Year
Revenue
Net Profit
Owner W-2
SDE
SDE Margin
2023
$1,580,000
$232,000
$85,000
$389,000
24.6%
2024
$1,690,000
$260,000
$85,000
$439,500
26.0%
2025
$1,800,000
$290,000
$85,000
$462,000
25.7%
2026 YTD (Q1)
$452,000
$76,000
N/A
N/A
N/A
3-Year Trend
+13.9%
+25.0%
Flat
+18.8%
+1.1pp
Revenue Analysis. Revenue has grown every year for three consecutive completed tax years, with annual increases of $110,000 (2023→2024), $110,000 (2024→2025), and a Q1 2026 run rate of $1,808,000 (extrapolated from $452,000 first-quarter performance). Growth has come from a combination of modest price increases passed through on the recurring book, addition of approximately 25-30 net new accounts annually, and increased project-install pipeline from new-construction activity in the Henderson and southwest Las Vegas residential corridors. Net income margin has expanded from 14.7% to 16.1% over the same period, indicating both top-line growth and operational leverage. The Q1 2026 results put 2026 on track for a fourth year of growth, though buyer due diligence should refresh full-year run-rate visibility before closing.
5. SDE Add-Back Schedule
Add-Back Item
2023
2024
2025
2026 YTD
Notes
Net Profit
$232,000
$260,000
$290,000
$76,000
Document-verified
Owner W-2
$85,000
$85,000
$85,000
N/A
Document-verified
Payroll Tax on W-2 (15%)
$12,750
$12,750
$12,750
N/A
Employer portion
Owner Health Insurance
$14,000
$14,000
$14,000
N/A
Document-verified
Personal Vehicle
$18,000
$18,000
$18,000
N/A
Owner-stated
Personal Cell/Travel
—
—
—
N/A
None claimed
Depreciation
$27,000
$30,500
$32,000
N/A
Document-verified
Interest/Financing
—
—
—
N/A
Vehicle loan interest immaterial
One-Time Expenses
—
$22,000
—
N/A
NV Contractors Board legal — Document-verified
Family-Member Above-Market Comp
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
N/A
Daughter as Office Manager — see operations
Total SDE
$408,750
$462,250
$471,750
N/A
The above-market family compensation add-back reflects $20,000 annually paid to the owner's daughter (Office Manager at $58,000) above the local market rate of approximately $38,000 for an office manager at this revenue scale. A buyer replacing this role at market would realize the savings; the add-back has been included accordingly. (See SDE Normalization Schedule in Deliverable 2 for full reconciliation.)
6. Operations Overview
Team Overview
Role
Compensation Range
Tenure
Key Person
Retention Likelihood
Service Manager
$70K-$75K
8 years
Critical
Medium — needs retention package
Senior Service Tech (×3)
$55K-$70K each
5+ years each
Medium
High
Install Tech (×2)
$50K-$60K each
2-4 years
Low
High
Dispatcher
$40K-$45K
3 years
Low
High
Bookkeeper
$45K-$55K
4 years
Low
High
Office Manager (family member)
$55K-$60K
6 years
Medium
Uncertain — family departure risk
Part-Time Field Support (×3)
Hourly
1-3 years
Low
High
The business employs 12 full-time and 3 part-time staff across 7 key functions.
Note: One role is held by a family member (owner's daughter). Compensation appears approximately $20,000 above local market rate and has been added back in the SDE reconstruction; a buyer should plan for a market-rate replacement at approximately $38,000 if the family member departs.
Facilities, Equipment, and Systems. The Las Vegas service hub at 4220 W Sahara Avenue is leased at $4,200 per month under a lease expiring November 15, 2027 (approximately 18 months from the assessment date) with no auto-renewal clause and landlord written-consent requirement for assignment — both items the buyer will need to address pre-close. The Henderson facility at 1410 Boulder Highway is owned by the LLC and conveys with the sale. Equipment includes 8 service vans (3 from model years 2017-2018, 2 from 2020, and 3 from 2022) with total equipment book value of approximately $160,000, plus tooling, inventory, and ServiceTitan tablets per technician. Three of the older vans are scheduled for replacement within 12-24 months at approximately $120,000 total cost.
Owner's Role. David Sunrise functions as the rainmaker and senior estimator on commercial bids and serves as the personal point of contact for two long-tenured HOA accounts. He has progressively delegated daily operations to Service Manager Tom Reyes (8-year tenure), who runs dispatch, customer relations, and service-tech scheduling. This high-but-decreasing owner dependency is addressable through the proposed 6-month side-by-side transition.
7. Market Position & Competitive Landscape
The Las Vegas valley plumbing services market has tracked closely with regional residential growth and commercial construction activity. Independent regional operators in the $1.5M-$3M revenue band — Sunrise's tier — compete on response time, technician quality, and customer relationship continuity, areas where the Company's 88% recurring-book retention and 4.7-star digital reputation provide measurable advantages. National franchise operators dominate emergency-call volume but typically at higher prices and lower customer satisfaction; small one-to-three-truck operators capture the price-sensitive end of the market but lack the systems and capacity for HOA and light-commercial work.
Sunrise's customer-acquisition mix is approximately 50% direct repeat and referral from the existing 340-account base, 30% inbound organic search (driven by the top-5 "Las Vegas plumber" ranking and 4.7-star Google profile), 15% HOA and property-manager contract work, and approximately 5% miscellaneous. The Company has historically not run paid digital advertising — a notable gap that represents a clear lever for a new owner looking to accelerate growth.
8. Growth Opportunities
A buyer assuming control of Sunrise has multiple, additive growth levers available. First, paid customer acquisition — the Company's strong organic ranking and 4.7-star reputation create high-converting landing conditions for Google Local Service Ads and Meta lead-generation campaigns; conservative pilot deployment at $5,000-$8,000 monthly should yield $300K-$500K in incremental annual revenue at trade-services industry conversion benchmarks. Second, commercial contract expansion — the Henderson warehouse provides physical capacity for larger commercial mechanical contracts that the Las Vegas hub cannot stage; pursuit of two to three additional property-management or HOA portfolios would diversify the existing 22% concentration. Third, price optimization on the recurring book — recurring contracts have not seen a comprehensive pricing review in 24+ months; a 4-6% pass-through with grandfather provisions would add an estimated $40K-$60K to annual SDE. Fourth, service-line extension into HVAC — Sunrise's "& Mechanical" entity name supports natural extension into HVAC service, a complementary trade with overlapping customer base and approximately 35-40% gross margins.
Las Vegas leased — $4,200/mo, 18 months remaining, requires landlord consent for assignment ⚠️; Henderson owned, conveys with sale
Existing Debt Obligations
$87,000 vehicle loan (per 2025 balance sheet) — paid off at close from proceeds
Inventory
Included
FF&E Included
Yes — 8 service vans (~$160K book), tooling, ServiceTitan tablets
Reason for Sale
Owner retirement
Seller Financing
Yes — up to 15% ($225,000)
Sale Preference
Both locations sold together as a single going concern
Working capital (accounts receivable and accounts payable) is included in the asking price — typical for an asset-sale structure.
A qualified buyer financing this acquisition through SBA 7(a) at the recommended $1,500,000 asking price with 10% down would face annual debt service of approximately $218,700 against weighted SDE of $452,150, producing a DSCR of 2.07× — well above the 1.25× SBA minimum. After debt service, the buyer retains approximately $233,450 in pre-tax cash flow against a $150,000 down payment, providing strong year-one ROI and a recapture period of under 12 months on the equity contribution.
10. Disclaimer
This Confidential Information Memorandum has been prepared by ClearValue Advisory based on information provided by the business owner and selected uploaded source documents (S-Corp tax returns 2023-2025, 2025 balance sheet, 2026 YTD P&L, lease agreement, equipment list). All financial figures are self-reported by the seller and partially verified through the document review process. This document does not constitute a formal business appraisal, USPAP-compliant valuation, or representation of accuracy. ClearValue Advisory is not a licensed business broker, M&A advisor, or appraiser. Prospective buyers should conduct their own legal, financial, and operational due diligence. This analysis is produced by an AI software system and does not constitute licensed business brokerage, a formal appraisal, or professional financial advice.
ClearValue Advisory reports are based solely on owner-provided information. Buyers and their advisors should conduct independent legal, financial, and operational due diligence. ClearValue Advisory does not independently verify disclosures or the absence of undisclosed liabilities.
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Sunrise Plumbing & Mechanical LLC
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Date
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This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of Sunrise Plumbing & Mechanical LLC and authorized recipients. Information contained herein is confidential and proprietary. Recipients agree not to reproduce, distribute, or disclose this document without prior written consent.
The information has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable but has not been independently verified. This document does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation to purchase. Recipients should conduct independent due diligence before making any decisions.
Prepared by: ClearValue Advisory Date: May 6, 2026
Business: Sunrise Plumbing & Mechanical LLC Valuation Date: May 2026 Prepared By: ClearValue Advisory · AI-Powered Business Analysis · bizvaluefree.com Purpose: Seller advisory — market value estimate for sale planning
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Valuation Methodology .................. 1
SDE Reconstruction & Detailed Analysis . 2
Working Capital Analysis ............... 5
Market Multiple Analysis ............... 6
Three-Scenario Valuation ............... 7
SBA Financing Analysis ................. 8
Buyer Persona Analysis ................. 9
Potential Hidden Add-Backs ............. 10
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1. Valuation Methodology
The Income Approach using Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) is the standard methodology for valuing owner-operated small businesses with revenue under $5 million, including service-trade contracting businesses such as Sunrise Plumbing & Mechanical LLC. SDE represents the true economic benefit to a single working owner-operator and includes net income, the owner's W-2 compensation, payroll taxes on that compensation, owner-paid benefits run through the business, personal expenses booked to the business, non-cash items (depreciation, amortization), interest expense, and one-time non-recurring expenses. SDE differs from EBITDA in that it adds back full owner compensation rather than only excess compensation; this is appropriate because a small-business buyer steps into the operating-owner role and captures that compensation directly.
For Sunrise, three completed tax years are available (2023, 2024, 2025) plus a Q1 2026 partial-year P&L. The valuation applies a weighted-average SDE methodology using a 50/30/20 weighting scheme — 50% to the most recent completed year (2025), 30% to the middle year (2024), and 20% to the earliest year (2023) — producing a forward-looking earnings estimate that reflects the most recent operating reality while incorporating multi-year stability. The Q1 2026 run rate is referenced as a sanity check on current-year visibility but is not part of the weighted calculation.
The Market Approach (transaction comparables in the plumbing-services industry) is referenced as a secondary validation, with the primary comparable transaction database for trades businesses indicating multiples in the 2.8×–3.8× SDE range for residential-service plumbing operations of this size.
2. SDE Reconstruction & Detailed Analysis
Full SDE Reconstruction Table
Line Item
2023
2024
2025
2026 YTD
3-Yr Avg
Gross Revenue
$1,580,000
$1,690,000
$1,800,000
$452,000
$1,690,000
Cost of Goods Sold
$632,000
$675,500
$720,000
$180,800
$675,833
Gross Profit
$948,000
$1,014,500
$1,080,000
$271,200
$1,014,167
Operating Expenses
$716,000
$754,500
$790,000
$195,200
$753,500
Net Operating Profit
$232,000
$260,000
$290,000
$76,000
$260,667
Owner W-2 Compensation
$85,000
$85,000
$85,000
N/A
$85,000
Employer Payroll Tax (15%)
$12,750
$12,750
$12,750
N/A
$12,750
Owner Health Insurance
$14,000
$14,000
$14,000
N/A
$14,000
Owner Vehicle/Auto
$18,000
$18,000
$18,000
N/A
$18,000
Owner Personal Expenses
—
—
—
N/A
—
Depreciation (non-cash)
$27,000
$30,500
$32,000
N/A
$29,833
Amortization (non-cash)
—
—
—
N/A
—
Interest Expense
—
—
—
N/A
—
One-Time/Non-Recurring Expenses
—
$22,000
—
N/A
$7,333
Family-Member Above-Market Comp
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
N/A
$20,000
Seller's Discretionary Earnings
$408,750
$462,250
$471,750
N/A
$447,583
SDE Margin
25.9%
27.4%
26.2%
N/A
26.5%
SDE Normalization Schedule
Adjustment
Amount (2025 basis)
Document Status
Notes
Starting Net Income
$290,000
Document-verified (2025 Form 1120-S)
Base figure
Owner W-2 Add-Back
+$85,000
Document-verified (Officer Compensation Schedule)
Replaces with market-rate operator
Employer Payroll Tax on W-2
+$12,750
Document-verified
15% standard SBA add-back
Owner Health Insurance
+$14,000
Document-verified (Officer Compensation Schedule)
Personal benefit
Owner Personal Vehicle
+$18,000
Owner-stated, unverified — buyer's advisor will likely request documentation
Personal use through business
Depreciation (non-cash)
+$32,000
Document-verified (2025 Form 1120-S)
Standard non-cash addback
Family-Member Above-Market Comp
+$20,000
Owner-stated, unverified — buyer's advisor will likely request market-rate comp study
$58K paid vs. ~$38K market
One-Time NV Contractors Board Legal
+$0 (2025) / +$22,000 (2024)
Document-verified (2024 Other Deductions)
Non-recurring; only affects 2024 SDE
Maintenance CapEx Adjustment
$0
—
Recurring CapEx (~$35K) approximately equals D&A ($32K) — no adjustment
Capital Expenditure Requirement
−$60,000
Owner-stated (van replacement)
Annualized: $120K total ÷ 2 years. Buyer should budget $120,000 for service vehicle replacement within 24 months — reduces effective SDE
ADJUSTED SDE (2025)
$411,750
After CapEx normalization
ADJUSTED SDE (2025, pre-CapEx normalization)
$471,750
For SBA underwriter view
Weighted SDE Calculation
Year
SDE (pre-CapEx norm)
Weight
Weighted Value
Rationale
2025 (Most Recent)
$471,750
50%
$235,875
Highest weight — most predictive
2024
$462,250
30%
$138,675
Secondary weight
2023
$408,750
20%
$81,750
Baseline context
Weighted SDE
100%
$456,300
For valuation purposes, Weighted SDE = $456,300 (rounded to $456,000). For SBA underwriter analysis, the post-CapEx-normalization figure of approximately $396,000 is the conservative cash-flow basis. Both figures are used in the scenario analysis below.
3. Working Capital Analysis
Working capital represents the cash a new owner must inherit and finance to keep the business running on day one — primarily the accounts receivable balance owed to the company (cash tied up in customer invoices that have not yet been collected) net of accounts payable (cash the business owes to vendors). For a services business like Sunrise, working capital is a real economic burden the buyer either funds at close or negotiates the seller to retain. It directly impacts the down-payment math and the structure of the SBA loan.
Component
Amount
Notes
Accounts Receivable Balance
$145,000
Document-verified (2025 year-end balance sheet)
Average Collection Period
38 days
Within industry-typical range (<45 days = healthy)
Accounts Payable Balance
$52,000
Document-verified (2025 year-end balance sheet)
Net Working Capital
$93,000
AR ($145K) − AP ($52K)
Working Capital Treatment in Sale
Included in asking price (typical for asset sales)
Per CIM Transaction Overview
Working capital health: healthy. AR collection at 38 days is below the 45-day threshold for trade-services businesses and represents disciplined billing and collection. The $93,000 net working capital position is approximately 5.2% of annual revenue — comfortably within the 5-10% industry-typical range for service-contracting businesses.
4. Market Multiple Analysis
Industry Baseline Multiple
The plumbing and mechanical contracting industry currently transacts in a 2.8×–3.8× SDE range for residential-service operators in the $1M-$3M revenue band, with strategic and consolidator buyers paying toward the upper end and individual owner-operators (SBA-financed) paying toward the lower end. Recent market activity has been firm: private equity rollups in residential home services (plumbing, HVAC, electrical) have driven multiple expansion at the platform level, with add-on acquisitions priced at 3.2×–4.0× SDE in markets with strong residential growth. Las Vegas/Henderson is a target market for such consolidators given population growth and the residential development pipeline.
Multiple Adjustment Analysis
Factor
Direction
Adjustment
Rationale
Industry baseline
—
3.2×
Mid-range for residential-service plumbing
Revenue trend
+
+0.20×
Three consecutive years of growth (~7% CAGR)
Customer concentration
−
−0.20×
Single HOA at 22% — over the 20% threshold
Owner dependency
−
−0.10×
Owner still personally services 2 HOA accounts
SOP documentation
−
−0.10×
ServiceTitan operational, but procedures not formally documented
Management depth
+
+0.20×
Strong 8-year-tenured Service Manager
Recurring revenue
+
+0.30×
60% recurring with 88% retention is well above industry norm
Operating history
+
+0.20×
12 years of continuous operation
Lease stability
−
−0.10×
Las Vegas lease has 18 months remaining, no auto-renewal, requires consent for assignment
Existing debt
+
+0.05×
Only $87K vehicle loan — clean balance sheet
Record quality
+
+0.10×
Three years of S-Corp tax returns + balance sheet uploaded and verified
Real estate ownership
+
+0.15×
Henderson facility owned and conveying with sale
Family-member dependency
−
−0.05×
Office Manager role held by owner's daughter
Applied Multiple
3.65×
Weighted conclusion
The applied multiple of 3.65× sits comfortably within the upper half of the industry range, reflecting the business's strong recurring-revenue profile, long operating history, and clean financial documentation, partially offset by the customer concentration and lease-renewal risk. The owned Henderson real estate provides additional value beyond the operating-business multiple and is treated as an additive component below.
5. Three-Scenario Valuation
Scenario
Assumption
SDE Used
Multiple
Operating Business
Real Estate
Total Valuation
Rounded Asking Price
Conservative
Buyer applies CapEx normalization, discounts for lease risk
$396,000
3.0×
$1,188,000
$250,000
$1,438,000
$1,400,000
Base Case
Weighted SDE, fair-market multiple, real estate at appraisal
$456,000
3.4×
$1,550,400
$300,000
$1,850,400
$1,500,000 (recommended asking)
Optimistic
Strategic acquirer or consolidator, full credit for trajectory
$472,000
3.9×
$1,840,800
$325,000
$2,165,800
$1,700,000
Recommended Asking Price: $1,500,000
Each scenario reflects a different buyer thesis. The Conservative scenario assumes an individual SBA-financed owner-operator buyer who applies the full CapEx normalization (the buyer must budget $120K in van replacements within 24 months) and discounts the multiple for the 18-month lease horizon. The Base Case applies the weighted SDE of $456,000 at a 3.4× multiple — a small concession from the analytically derived 3.65× to leave negotiation room — plus a conservative $300,000 estimate for the Henderson real estate (light-industrial Henderson commercial property). The Optimistic scenario reflects a strategic acquirer or PE-backed home-services consolidator who pays a premium for the platform attributes — recurring revenue, operating history, geographic positioning.
The recommended asking price of $1,500,000 is materially above the seller's stated expectation of $900,000-$1,100,000. The seller's range appears to undervalue the business by failing to account for (a) the owned Henderson real estate, (b) the strength of the recurring revenue profile, and (c) the document-verified financial transparency that supports a premium multiple. The seller should be prepared to accept the analytical case for the higher figure.
6. SBA Financing Analysis
Sunrise Plumbing & Mechanical LLC is a strong candidate for SBA 7(a) financing. The business has 12 years of operating history, three years of clean tax returns, a debt-light balance sheet, conveying real estate that provides additional collateral, and a DSCR well above SBA's 1.25× minimum.
After annual debt service of $218,700, the buyer retains approximately $237,300 in pre-tax cash flow (Weighted SDE of $456,000 minus debt service). Against a $150,000 down payment, this represents a year-one cash-on-cash return of approximately 158%, with a recapture period on the equity investment of under one year. Even applying the more conservative post-CapEx-normalization SDE of $396,000, post-debt cash flow remains strong at approximately $177,300 with a year-one cash-on-cash return of 118%.
7. Buyer Persona Analysis
The most likely buyer for Sunrise Plumbing & Mechanical is a strategic acquirer or PE-backed home-services consolidator pursuing platform expansion in the Las Vegas metropolitan market. Several PE-backed plumbing-and-HVAC rollups are actively acquiring in the Western US, and Sunrise's combination of recurring revenue, operating history, owned facility, and strong digital reputation makes it an attractive add-on. This buyer would pay toward the upper end of the multiple range (3.7×-3.9×), structure as a stock or asset purchase with limited contingent consideration, and retain the Service Manager with a retention package.
The secondary buyer is an SBA-financed individual owner-operator — typically a licensed plumbing-trade professional (master plumber) or a former contracting executive seeking owner-operator independence. This buyer would finance through SBA 7(a), pay in the 3.0×-3.4× range, and depend heavily on the seller's 6-month transition support to ramp into the role. This buyer is more price-sensitive and more likely to negotiate down based on the CapEx normalization and lease-renewal risk.
A tertiary path is a family-office or independent sponsor acquiring as a long-hold standalone business. This buyer would underwrite to a 3.2×-3.6× multiple and target a 5-7 year hold with operational improvements, exit potentially to a strategic.
8. Potential Hidden Add-Backs
Based on benchmark review of the document-verified financials, the following items represent potential additional add-backs that could be claimed with appropriate substantiation. None have been included in the Weighted SDE calculation above — they are presented for the seller's advisor and CPA to review and validate.
Currently not claimed; review last 24 months of expenses
+$3,000-$5,000/yr
+$10,200-$17,000
2025 tax-prep and CPA fees above ongoing run rate (S-Corp restructuring or one-time engagements)
Review 2025 professional fees vs. 2023-2024 baseline
TBD pending CPA review
TBD
These are AI-identified observations based on industry benchmarks and document analysis. Consult your broker or CPA to confirm which items qualify as legitimate add-backs.
Opinion of Value. Based on the analysis above, the recommended asking price for Sunrise Plumbing & Mechanical LLC is $1,500,000, with a defensible negotiating range of $1,400,000 (Conservative) to $1,700,000 (Optimistic) depending on buyer type. The figure includes the operating business plus the owned Henderson real estate.
ClearValue Advisory reports are based solely on owner-provided information. Buyers and their advisors should conduct independent legal, financial, and operational due diligence. ClearValue Advisory does not independently verify disclosures or the absence of undisclosed liabilities.
ClearValue Advisory
Strategic Gap Analysis
Strategic Gap Analysis
Sunrise Plumbing & Mechanical LLC
Prepared for David Sunrise
Sample · Mock Data
Prepared For
David Sunrise
Prepared By
ClearValue Advisory
Date
May 6, 2026
Classification
Confidential
Confidential — Do Not Distribute
CONFIDENTIAL
This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of Sunrise Plumbing & Mechanical LLC and authorized recipients. Information contained herein is confidential and proprietary. Recipients agree not to reproduce, distribute, or disclose this document without prior written consent.
The information has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable but has not been independently verified. This document does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation to purchase. Recipients should conduct independent due diligence before making any decisions.
Prepared by: ClearValue Advisory Date: May 6, 2026
Business: Sunrise Plumbing & Mechanical LLC Assessment Date: May 2026 Prepared By: ClearValue Advisory · AI-Powered Business Analysis · bizvaluefree.com
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Executive Assessment .................. 1
Deal Readiness Score .................. 2
Operational Risk Assessment ........... 3
Value Discount Factors ................ 5
Expense Anomaly Review ................ 6
Quick Win Action Plan (60-90 Days) .... 7
Deal Structure Recommendations ........ 8
Timeline Recommendation ............... 9
Tax Optimization Opportunities ........ 10
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1. Executive Assessment
Sunrise Plumbing & Mechanical LLC is a marketable business with above-average underlying fundamentals — three years of growing revenue, a 60% recurring-contract base, document-verified financials, owned operating real estate, and a strong digital reputation. The most critical things the seller needs to understand before going to market are: (1) the asking price the seller has in mind ($900K-$1.1M) materially undervalues the business and should be revised upward to approximately $1,500,000; (2) two specific items will be focal points of buyer due diligence — the 22% HOA customer concentration and the November 2027 Las Vegas lease expiration with required landlord consent — and both should be addressed pre-listing; and (3) Service Manager Tom Reyes is a Critical retention risk and will need a written retention package or stay-bonus structure communicated as part of the transaction.
The business is sale-ready in approximately 90-120 days with focused preparation. Financials are clean and document-verified. The primary work is operational documentation, lease-renewal positioning, customer-concentration mitigation, and a small number of tax-optimization moves the seller's CPA should execute before the sale closes.
2. Deal Readiness Score
Dimension
Score (0-10)
Weight
Weighted Score
Notes
Financial Transparency
9
15%
1.35
3 years tax returns + balance sheet document-verified
Owner Independence
6
20%
1.20
Service Manager runs ops, but owner still personal POC on 2 HOAs
Revenue Predictability
9
15%
1.35
60% recurring, 88% retention
Operational Systems
7
15%
1.05
ServiceTitan operational, SOPs not formally documented
Customer Diversification
5
10%
0.50
22% concentration in single HOA
Team Stability
7
10%
0.70
Strong team but Service Manager is Critical key-person
1 active tax-optimization gap (QBI not claimed; no retirement plan)
Working Capital & CapEx
6
—
(medium flag)
$120K deferred van CapEx; AR healthy at 38-day collection
Location & Lease Risk
—
—
High
Las Vegas lease <24 months remaining; consent required for assignment
Overall Deal Readiness
100%
7.05/10
Adjusted to 6.6/10 after Location & Lease Risk and Working Capital adjustments
Score Interpretation: 6.6/10 — Marketable with focused preparation. Targeted 60-90 day prep work would lift the score to approximately 8.0/10.
3. Operational Risk Assessment
Deal Risk Flags
OSHA citation history (2024) — Moderate Risk
What buyer's counsel will ask: "Provide the full OSHA citation, the remediation documentation, and current ladder-safety / worksite-safety training records."
Mitigation: Certificate of compliance is on file; assemble the full remediation package and a current safety-program document for the data room.
What buyer's counsel will ask: "Has the landlord consented to assignment? Is a renewal commitment in writing?"
Mitigation: Open lease-extension negotiations with landlord before listing; secure either a 5-year extension or written assignment consent.
Informal personal customer relationships (2 HOA contacts) — Moderate Risk
What buyer's counsel will ask: "Are these contracts written? Will the relationships survive the owner's departure?"
Mitigation: Formalize transition of relationships to Service Manager during the next 90-180 days; document customer-meeting handoffs.
Owner confirmed no pending litigation, no liens or UCC filings, no outstanding tax issues, no undisclosed liabilities, and no demand letters or regulatory inquiries beyond the disclosed and remediated 2024 OSHA citation.
Key Person Risk
Service Manager (Tom Reyes, 8 years tenure) — Critical dependency. Runs dispatch, customer relations, and tech scheduling. Buyer transition warning: A retention bonus or written stay agreement with the Service Manager is essential to deal closing. Loss of this role within 12 months of close would materially impact operations.
Owner (David Sunrise) — High dependency at 2 HOA accounts. Personally services 2 long-tenured HOA contacts representing approximately 8-10% of revenue. Mitigation through 6-month side-by-side transition is appropriate.
Senior Service Techs (×3, 5+ years tenure) — Medium dependency. Strong technical depth; retention risk is moderate and should be addressed with a small stay-bonus pool.
Office Manager (family member) — Medium dependency / High uncertainty. May depart with the owner; plan for a market-rate replacement at ~$38K.
Customer Concentration
The single 22% customer concentration is the most significant operational risk for a buyer. A buyer's lender will treat this as a yellow flag; the standard mitigation is (a) confirming the contract is written and multi-year, (b) demonstrating that the relationship is not personal-only to the owner, and (c) showing a customer-acquisition track record that could replace the relationship if lost.
4. Value Discount Factors
Issue 1: Customer Concentration — 22% in Single HOA
Current State: Single Las Vegas HOA management group represents 22% of revenue.
Dollar Impact: Compresses multiple by approximately 0.20× → reduces valuation by approximately $90K-$150K.
Recommended Fix: Confirm contract is written and multi-year; transition account ownership to Service Manager; pursue 1-2 net new HOA contracts in next 90 days.
Timeline: 90-120 days.
Value Recovery: +$60K-$100K.
Issue 2: Las Vegas Lease Expiration / Assignability
Current State: 4220 W Sahara lease expires Nov 15, 2027 (~18 months); requires landlord consent for assignment.
Buyer Perception: Material relocation risk; SBA lenders may require lease extension before close.
Dollar Impact: Compresses multiple by 0.10×-0.15× → $50K-$100K.
Recommended Fix: Negotiate 5-year extension OR pre-close written assignment consent.
Timeline: 60-120 days.
Value Recovery: +$50K-$100K.
Issue 3: Service Manager Retention Risk
Current State: 8-year-tenured Service Manager is operational backbone; no written retention agreement.
Buyer Perception: Critical key-person dependency.
Dollar Impact: Compresses multiple by 0.15×-0.20× → $70K-$125K.
Recommended Fix: Implement written stay-bonus agreement (e.g., $25K-$40K vesting over 12-18 months post-close); communicate to buyer as transferable.
Timeline: 30-60 days.
Value Recovery: +$70K-$125K.
Issue 4: Deferred Capital Expenditure — Service Vehicle Replacement
Current State: 3 of 8 service vans (2017-2018 model years) require replacement within 24 months at approximately $120,000 total.
Buyer Perception: Buyer will reduce offer by 60-100% of the stated CapEx amount.
Dollar Impact: Reduces effective valuation by $70K-$120K.
Recommended Fix: Either complete one van replacement pre-listing (demonstrates fleet management) OR present a documented replacement plan with vendor quotes and financing options.
Timeline: 30-90 days.
Value Recovery: +$30K-$60K.
Issue 5: Owner Personal Relationships on 2 HOA Accounts
Current State: Owner is personal POC on 2 long-tenured HOA accounts (8+ years).
Buyer Perception: Personal-goodwill concentration; not transferable without active relationship handoff.
Dollar Impact: Compresses multiple by 0.05×-0.10× → $25K-$60K.
Recommended Fix: Begin 90-day relationship-transition program; introduce Service Manager as primary on each account.
Timeline: 90 days.
Value Recovery: +$25K-$50K.
Issue 6: Tax Inefficiency — No Retirement Plan / QBI Not Claimed
Current State: No SEP-IRA or Solo 401(k); QBI deduction (Section 199A) not being claimed despite likely eligibility.
Buyer Perception: N/A — this is seller-side optimization.
Dollar Impact: Direct seller benefit of $30K-$60K in tax savings on 2025 and 2026 returns and on sale proceeds.
Recommended Fix: Engage CPA immediately for QBI analysis and pre-sale retirement-plan setup.
Timeline: 30-60 days.
5. Expense Anomaly Review
Reviewed expense ratios against industry benchmarks for residential plumbing services:
Family-Member Compensation — $58,000 (3.2% of revenue)
Industry average: ~2.1% of revenue for office-manager role at this scale.
Variance: +$20,000 vs. local market rate of ~$38K
Buyer-advisor question: "What is the documented role description for the Office Manager position? Is the compensation supported by a market-rate comp study?"
Potential add-back if reclassified: $20,000 above-market portion has been added back (already reflected in SDE Normalization Schedule). Impact at 3.4×: $68,000.
Owner Personal Vehicle — $18,000 (1.0% of revenue)
Industry average: $8,000-$15,000 for a single owner vehicle in a service-trade business.
Variance: Slightly above benchmark but within the reasonable range.
Buyer-advisor question: "What does this $18K cover? Vehicle lease, insurance, fuel, maintenance? Is any portion business-use that should not be reclassified?"
Potential add-back if reclassified: Already fully added back; substantiation may need vehicle-use log to satisfy buyer due diligence.
Other expense ratios are within industry-typical ranges for residential plumbing services.
6. Quick Win Action Plan (60-90 Days)
Priority
Action
Timeline
Estimated Cost
Valuation Impact
Who Does It
1
Negotiate Las Vegas lease extension (5-year) or written assignment consent
Document SOPs in ServiceTitan (dispatch, billing, customer onboarding)
60-90 days
$3K-$5K consultant
+$50K-$80K
Owner + Service Manager
4
Execute relationship transition on 2 personal HOA accounts
90 days
$0
+$25K-$50K
Owner + Service Manager
5
Engage CPA for QBI deduction + retirement plan setup
30-60 days
$2K-$4K
+$30K-$60K seller-side tax savings
Owner + CPA
6
Compile data room (tax returns, lease, contracts, equipment list, SOPs)
60 days
$1K-$2K
Reduces close-time risk
Owner
7
Pursue 1-2 net new HOA contracts to dilute concentration
90-120 days
$2K-$5K acquisition cost
+$60K-$100K
Owner + Service Manager
Total
$33K-$61K
+$285K-$515K (+ $30K-$60K seller-side)
The action plan represents approximately 90 days of focused work and roughly $35K-$60K of investment to lift the achievable asking price from a Conservative scenario ($1.4M) toward the Base Case to Optimistic range ($1.5M-$1.7M). The ROI on preparation work is materially positive and should be undertaken before going to market.
7. Deal Structure Recommendations
Option A: All-Cash / SBA Financed
Structure: $1,500,000 asking, 10% buyer down ($150K), 90% SBA 7(a) ($1,350K), no seller financing.
Pros: Clean exit for seller; full proceeds at close.
Cons: Smaller buyer pool (limited to SBA-qualified individuals); slightly more price-sensitive.
Best for: SBA-financed individual owner-operator.
Likelihood of closing: High.
Option B: SBA + 15% Seller Note (RECOMMENDED)
Structure: $1,500,000 asking, 10% buyer down ($150K), 75% SBA ($1,125K), 15% seller note ($225K) at 7-8% over 5 years on standby for first 24 months.
Pros: Wider buyer pool; demonstrates seller confidence; aligns with seller's stated openness to seller financing up to 15%; supports premium multiple.
Cons: Seller carries 15% risk and waits 5 years for full payout.
Option C: Strategic / Roll-Up Acquirer with Earnout
Structure: $1,600K-$1,700K with $1,400K cash at close + $200K-$300K earnout based on 12-month post-close revenue retention (HOA contract retention specifically).
Pros: Highest gross consideration; transfers concentration risk to seller via earnout.
Cons: Some consideration deferred and at risk; complexity.
Best for: PE-backed home-services consolidator.
Likelihood of closing: Medium — depends on consolidator interest.
Recommended structure: Option B (SBA + 15% seller note). It aligns with the seller's stated preferences, supports the premium asking price, and produces the largest qualified buyer pool.
8. Timeline Recommendation
Option 1: List Now — Possible but suboptimal. Without lease extension, retention agreement, and SOP documentation, the achievable price is closer to the Conservative scenario ($1,300K-$1,400K range).
Option 2: Wait 90-120 Days, Complete Quick Wins (RECOMMENDED) — Execute the seven-item action plan above; target listing in late Q3 2026. Achievable price: $1,450K-$1,550K (Base Case range).
Option 3: Wait 12 Months — Full Optimization — Add HVAC service line, dilute customer concentration to <15%, professionalize management. Achievable price: $1,600K-$1,750K. However, this conflicts with the seller's 12-month retirement timeline.
Recommendation: Option 2. The 90-120 day preparation window aligns with the seller's stated 12-month ideal timeline, captures most of the value uplift available without HVAC expansion, and produces a clean go-to-market posture by Q3 2026.
9. Tax Optimization Opportunities
Pre-sale tax planning is one of the highest-ROI activities available to a retiring business owner. Engage your CPA before listing to evaluate the following.
Retirement Plans. No SEP-IRA or Solo 401(k) currently in place. Establishing a Solo 401(k) or SEP-IRA before December 31, 2026 would allow deductible contributions of up to $69,000 for the 2026 tax year, materially reducing the seller's pre-sale taxable income.
Entity Structure. S-Corp Nevada is appropriate for the operating business and supports a clean asset-sale structure at exit. Confirm with CPA that the Henderson real estate is held in the LLC (versus a separate single-member entity) — potential restructuring may be advantageous depending on sale structure.
Section 179 / Bonus Depreciation. Vehicle was fully expensed in prior year via Section 179. If pre-sale van replacement is executed (one of three planned), additional Section 179 expensing on 2026 may shelter income.
QBI (Section 199A). Not currently being claimed. As an S-Corp pass-through, Sunrise should qualify for the 20% Qualified Business Income deduction (subject to income thresholds). This is a high-impact gap — direct annual federal tax savings of approximately $15K-$25K, plus prior-year amendments may be possible.
Pre-Sale Timing. Consider an installment-sale structure for the seller note portion to spread capital-gains recognition. Time charitable-giving plans (donor-advised fund or appreciated-stock contribution) into pre-liquidity year for maximum benefit.
Depreciation Review. $32K of 2025 D&A; review accumulated depreciation schedule for any unclaimed basis or recapture exposure ahead of close.
Engage a CPA experienced in pre-sale planning at least 90 days before listing to ensure these levers are fully exercised. The cumulative tax benefit can exceed $50K-$80K of seller-retained value.
ClearValue Advisory reports are based solely on owner-provided information. Buyers and their advisors should conduct independent legal, financial, and operational due diligence. ClearValue Advisory does not independently verify disclosures or the absence of undisclosed liabilities.
ClearValue Advisory
AI Integration Roadmap
AI Integration Roadmap
Sunrise Plumbing & Mechanical LLC
Prepared for David Sunrise
Sample · Mock Data
Prepared For
David Sunrise
Prepared By
ClearValue Advisory
Date
May 6, 2026
Classification
Confidential
Confidential — Do Not Distribute
CONFIDENTIAL
This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of Sunrise Plumbing & Mechanical LLC and authorized recipients. Information contained herein is confidential and proprietary. Recipients agree not to reproduce, distribute, or disclose this document without prior written consent.
The information has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable but has not been independently verified. This document does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation to purchase. Recipients should conduct independent due diligence before making any decisions.
Prepared by: ClearValue Advisory Date: May 6, 2026
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Current State Technology Assessment .... 1
Phase 1 — Foundation (Weeks 1-4) ....... 2
Phase 2 — Operations Automation ........ 3
Phase 3 — Revenue Intelligence ......... 4
Phase 4 — Scale Enablement ............. 5
Financial Impact Summary ............... 6
Valuation Impact Statement ............. 7
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1. Current State Technology Assessment
Sunrise Plumbing operates on a modern but minimally optimized technology stack: ServiceTitan for field-service dispatch and invoicing, QuickBooks Online for accounting, and Google Workspace for email and document collaboration. Notably absent from the current stack are AI-powered scheduling optimization, automated customer communication workflows, marketing automation, business intelligence reporting beyond ServiceTitan defaults, and any inbound-call AI handling.
The most impactful operational bottleneck — confirmed by the owner — is scheduling: the Service Manager performs all dispatching manually, and missed time windows correlate directly with customer dissatisfaction and review-rating risk. This is precisely the workflow where modern AI dispatch optimization delivers measurable ROI within 30-60 days of deployment.
Technology maturity relative to plumbing-industry peers: Sunrise is ahead of the bottom quartile (which still runs on paper or basic spreadsheets) but well behind the top quartile (which operates AI-augmented dispatch, automated review-request flows, and BI dashboards). Closing the gap before sale would be a materially positive signal for any acquirer — particularly a PE-backed consolidator who values portfolio-ready operating infrastructure.
2. Phase 1 — Foundation (Weeks 1-4)
Focus: Quick wins that reduce Service Manager workload and improve customer-facing professionalism.
Tool
Use Case
Monthly Cost
Time Saved/Week
Annual Value
ServiceTitan AI Dispatch (add-on)
Optimize tech routing and time-window allocation
$400
6 hrs
$18,720
Podium or NiceJob
Automated review requests after each completed job
$300
2 hrs
$6,240
Zapier (workflow automation)
ServiceTitan ↔ QuickBooks ↔ Google Workspace bridges
$50
3 hrs
$9,360
Example Tools: ServiceTitan AI Dispatch, Podium, Zapier
These three Phase 1 deployments target the highest-leverage workflows and require minimal training. ServiceTitan AI Dispatch is a native add-on to the existing platform — adoption friction is low. Podium delivers an immediate increase in Google review velocity (and protects the 4.7-star asset). Zapier eliminates double-entry between ServiceTitan and QuickBooks, removing an estimated 3 hours per week of bookkeeper effort.
3. Phase 2 — Operations Automation (Weeks 5-12)
Focus: Systemizing repeatable processes to reduce owner and Service Manager dependency.
Initiative
Tools
Monthly Cost
Impact
AI inbound call answering for after-hours and overflow
Phase 2 directly addresses the owner-dependency and SOP-documentation gaps identified in the Strategic Gap Analysis. SOPs documented in Trainual become a transferable asset at sale and visibly support the multiple expansion. AI inbound call answering captures revenue currently lost to missed and after-hours calls — particularly relevant for emergency-service plumbing.
4. Phase 3 — Revenue Intelligence (Months 3-6)
Focus: Data-driven decision making and customer insight.
Initiative
Tools
Monthly Cost
Revenue Impact
BI dashboards on ServiceTitan + QuickBooks data
Phocas, Domo, or Looker Studio
$400
$30K-$50K/yr — visibility into recurring-contract churn, tech utilization, margin per job
Customer churn-prediction model (recurring-contract retention)
ServiceTitan Marketing Pro or HubSpot
$500
$40K-$60K/yr — protects 88% retention; targets at-risk accounts before lapse
Example Tools: Phocas, ServiceTitan Marketing Pro, HubSpot
Phase 3 builds the data infrastructure that supports better pricing, better retention, and better dispatch decisions. Customer-churn prediction is particularly valuable given the 22% concentration in a single HOA — early warning of any retention risk is critical.
5. Phase 4 — Scale Enablement (Months 6-12)
Focus: Capabilities that support the buyer's growth plans post-acquisition.
Example Tools: Google Local Service Ads, ServiceTitan HVAC module, PandaDoc
Phase 4 represents value the buyer would typically execute post-close, but presenting the analysis pre-sale demonstrates a credible growth thesis — supporting a higher multiple from strategic acquirers.
6. Financial Impact Summary
Phase
Tools
Monthly Cost
Hours Saved/Wk
Annual Labor Value
Annual Revenue Impact
Phase 1
Dispatch AI, Podium, Zapier
$750
11 hrs
$34,320
$0-$10K
Phase 2
AI calls, Trainual, online booking
$450
8 hrs
$24,960
$25K-$35K
Phase 3
BI, churn prediction, pricing
$900
4 hrs
$12,480
$80K-$120K
Phase 4
LSA, HVAC planning, proposals
$400 + ad spend
2 hrs
$6,240
$300K-$500K
Total Investment
$2,500/mo + ~$6K ad
25 hrs/wk
$78,000/yr
$405K-$665K/yr
Net Annual Benefit (post-tools)
~$420K-$680K
ROI
>1,200%
7. Valuation Impact Statement
Implementing Phases 1 and 2 before listing — at a tooling investment of approximately $14,000 over 90 days — would deliver three measurable improvements relevant to the sale: (1) the SOP documentation directly addresses Strategic Gap Analysis Issue 3 (estimated +$50K-$80K to valuation), (2) the AI dispatch and inbound-call workflows demonstrably reduce dependency on the Service Manager and create transferable systems (estimated +0.10×-0.15× multiple expansion → +$45K-$70K), and (3) the documented SOP library plus AI-augmented dispatch is a tangible value signal for PE-backed home-services consolidators (full Optimistic-scenario premium more achievable).
Conservatively, full implementation of Phases 1-2 is projected to increase annual SDE by approximately $59,000 (combined labor savings of $34K + AI-call revenue capture of $25K) and to add approximately $100K-$150K to the achievable asking price at a 3.4× multiple. Net of tooling investment, the pre-sale ROI on the technology investment exceeds 600%.
A buyer assuming a tech-enabled Sunrise commands a premium because they (a) inherit operational systems rather than rebuilding them, (b) face materially lower transition risk, and (c) can immediately deploy the data infrastructure to drive Phase 3 and Phase 4 growth.
Tools listed are examples only. Consult your advisor before implementing.
ClearValue Advisory reports are based solely on owner-provided information. Buyers and their advisors should conduct independent legal, financial, and operational due diligence. ClearValue Advisory does not independently verify disclosures or the absence of undisclosed liabilities.
ClearValue Advisory
Strategic Deep Dive
Strategic Deep Dive
Sunrise Plumbing & Mechanical LLC
Prepared for David Sunrise
Sample · Mock Data
Prepared For
David Sunrise
Prepared By
ClearValue Advisory
Date
May 6, 2026
Classification
Confidential
Confidential — Do Not Distribute
CONFIDENTIAL
This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of Sunrise Plumbing & Mechanical LLC and authorized recipients. Information contained herein is confidential and proprietary. Recipients agree not to reproduce, distribute, or disclose this document without prior written consent.
The information has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable but has not been independently verified. This document does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation to purchase. Recipients should conduct independent due diligence before making any decisions.
Prepared by: ClearValue Advisory Date: May 6, 2026
Expert Panel Introduction This report represents specialized advisory perspectives applied independently to Sunrise Plumbing & Mechanical LLC's assessment data. Each section is written from a distinct expert viewpoint.
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4.7-star, 132 reviews, top-5 organic for "Las Vegas plumber"
88
+0.10×-0.15× multiple
H
Facebook
Minimal activity, ~400 followers
35
Neutral/slight negative
L
Instagram
Inactive
15
Slight negative
L
Email Marketing
Not actively used
20
Missed asset
M
Online Reviews (aggregate Google + BBB + Yelp)
4.6-4.8 across platforms, ~165 total reviews
85
Strong positive
H
Overall Digital Score
66/100
Brand Equity Dollar Valuation
Asset
Methodology
Estimated Value
Domain & Website
12-year-old domain, top-5 organic SEO authority
$35,000
Google Review Reputation
132 reviews × 4.7 stars × industry premium
$75,000
Social Following
Limited; minimal value
$5,000
Email List
None active
$0
Brand Recognition (local)
"Sunrise Plumbing" name recognition in Las Vegas valley after 12 years
$40,000
Total Brand Equity
$155,000
The brand equity figure of approximately $155,000 represents about 10.3% of the recommended $1,500,000 asking price — within the 8-15% range typical for owner-operator service-trade businesses with strong local digital reputation. The Google review profile alone is the largest component, reflecting both the volume (132 reviews is well above the local plumbing-services median of approximately 60-80 reviews) and the rating (4.7 versus the local median of approximately 4.3-4.5).
The translation to multiple impact: the digital presence supports approximately +0.20×-0.30× to the achievable SDE multiple, equivalent to roughly $90K-$135K of valuation premium beyond the underlying brand-asset value. This premium is realized when the buyer can credibly maintain the review velocity post-close — making review-request automation (Podium, deployed in Phase 1 of the AI Roadmap) a literal value-protection investment.
Goodwill Calculation: $1,500,000 (asking price) − $578,000 (tangible) = $922,000 in goodwill (61.5% of asking price; 2.02× weighted SDE)
Goodwill Classification Matrix
Goodwill Type
Definition
Estimated Value
Transferable?
SBA Financeable?
Risk Level
Enterprise Goodwill
Business systems, recurring contracts, ServiceTitan operations, brand
$620,000
Yes
Yes
Low
Personal Goodwill
Owner relationships with 2 long-tenured HOA contacts
$80,000
Partial
No
High
Workforce Goodwill
8-year Service Manager + 5+ year senior techs
$145,000
Yes (with retention)
Yes
Medium
Location Goodwill
Henderson owned facility, Las Vegas hub positioning
$77,000
Yes (real estate); Conditional (lease)
Yes
Medium
Total Identified Goodwill
$922,000
% of Asking Price
61.5%
Personal Goodwill Risk Assessment
Approximately $80,000 (5.3% of asking price) of the goodwill component is tied to the owner personally — specifically the 2 long-tenured HOA accounts where David Sunrise has been the personal point of contact for 8+ years. The Service Manager has been a secondary contact for 3 years, which reduces but does not eliminate the personal-relationship risk.
The standard SBA-lender treatment of personal goodwill is to treat it as not financeable directly. Lenders will scrutinize the goodwill ratio (currently 61.5% of asking) and apply both a deal-stress test and a buyer-experience test. To convert personal goodwill to enterprise goodwill before sale: (a) execute the 90-day relationship-transition program identified in the Strategic Gap Analysis, (b) obtain written multi-year contracts from each HOA confirming the relationship sits with the LLC rather than the individual, and (c) document the Service Manager as the primary contact in writing.
SBA Lender Perspective
A 61.5% goodwill ratio is at the higher end of what SBA 7(a) lenders comfortably finance for a service-trade business. Lenders will require: (a) document-verified historical financials (Sunrise has these — three years of 1120-S returns), (b) DSCR meaningfully above 1.25× (Sunrise sits at 2.08×, comfortable), (c) buyer industry experience or strong management transition plan (the 6-month side-by-side addresses this), and (d) collateral coverage — the conveying Henderson real estate ($300K) plus equipment ($160K) provides approximately $460K of asset collateral against the $1,350K loan, supplemented by the seller's personal guarantee.
Loan-structure recommendation: SBA 7(a) for $1,125,000 (75%), seller note for $225,000 (15%, on 24-month standby), and buyer down payment of $150,000 (10%). The standby seller note materially reduces SBA lender concern about the goodwill ratio and is the structure most likely to clear underwriting.
Covenant Not to Compete
Recommended structure: 5-year non-compete covering Clark County, Nevada (Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, Mesquite); $25,000-$40,000 of consideration allocated specifically to the non-compete in the purchase price allocation (provides tax efficiency for buyer via 15-year amortization). Estimated value to buyer: $50K-$80K (the cost of replacement marketing and customer-acquisition if the seller opened a competing operation).
This buyer is a PE-backed residential home-services rollup actively building a Western US plumbing-and-HVAC platform. Sunrise fits as a Las Vegas market entry or as an add-on to an existing Las Vegas platform.
Five Value-Creation Levers:
Cross-sell HVAC service into the existing 340-account base (~$200K-$300K annual revenue uplift)
This buyer is a master plumber or trade-services executive seeking owner-operator independence.
Monthly Debt-Service Tolerance: ~$18K (sits at the boundary of comfort for this buyer profile). Lifestyle Considerations: Wants a working business that supports $150K-$200K/yr in personal income after debt service; willing to work in the field 30-40 hours/week. Realistic Offer Range: $1,300K-$1,450K (price-sensitive; may negotiate down on CapEx normalization and lease risk).
Five Value-Creation Levers:
Direct owner labor replaces some technician hours (lower COGS)
Personal customer relationship building on top accounts
Modest pricing adjustments on the recurring book
Geographic service expansion within the Las Vegas valley
Long-term hold and lifestyle business — does not require multiple expansion to succeed
Strategic Recommendation
The optimal buyer for Sunrise is Scenario 1 (strategic consolidator), given the asset profile: recurring revenue, owned real estate, document-verified financials, and a well-positioned market. A go-to-market strategy targeting 3-5 known PE-backed home-services platforms with a focused, professionally prepared CIM is the highest-value path. As a fallback, the SBA-financed individual buyer pool (Scenario 3) provides a deep secondary market and ensures the business will sell within a reasonable window even if no strategic emerges.
D. Industry Expert Analysis
(Plumbing-Services Industry Specialist Perspective)
Industry M&A Climate
The plumbing-services industry is in the middle of a sustained M&A consolidation wave that began in 2018 and accelerated post-pandemic. Private equity has identified residential home services (plumbing, HVAC, electrical) as a category with durable cash flows, recurring revenue characteristics, and meaningful multiple-arbitrage opportunity at exit. Recent platform-level transactions in the Western US have priced at 8×-11× EBITDA, with add-on acquisitions at 3.2×-4.0× SDE. Deal volume in plumbing-services specifically rose materially in 2023-2024 and remains active in 2025-2026.
What Buyers Pay Premiums For
Recurring service-contract revenue >50% of total — adds 0.3×-0.5× to multiple
ServiceTitan or comparable modern field-service platform — adds 0.1×-0.2× (Sunrise has this)
Document-verified financials with three years of clean tax returns — adds 0.1×-0.2× (Sunrise has this)
Owned operating real estate — adds 0.1×-0.2× plus the asset value (Sunrise has Henderson)
Cash-basis accounting / unfiled tax returns — instant disqualification for most buyers
Outstanding regulatory or licensing disputes — chills buyer interest materially
Aged AR with collection issues — buyers haircut by 50%+ on questionable receivables
Comparable Transactions
Phoenix-area plumbing service — $1.7M revenue, $475K SDE, 60% recurring. Sold 2024 to PE-backed consolidator at 3.8× SDE = $1,805,000 + $250K real estate.
Salt Lake City plumbing/mechanical — $2.1M revenue, $510K SDE, 50% recurring. Sold 2024 to independent sponsor at 3.5× SDE = $1,785,000.
Reno residential plumbing — $1.4M revenue, $390K SDE, 40% recurring. Sold 2023 to SBA-financed owner-operator at 3.0× SDE = $1,170,000.
Tucson plumbing service — $1.9M revenue, $510K SDE, 70% recurring. Sold 2025 to PE-backed home-services platform at 3.9× SDE = $1,989,000 + $200K real estate.
Final Positioning Statement
Buyer demand for this type of asset is currently HIGH because (a) PE-backed home-services consolidators remain well-capitalized and actively acquiring in Western US markets, (b) the 60% recurring-revenue profile distinguishes Sunrise from the majority of available trades businesses, (c) document-verified financials and owned real estate reduce diligence friction, and (d) the Las Vegas/Henderson MSA has favorable demographic and residential-construction tailwinds over a 24-36 month outlook. Comparable businesses in this profile have historically attracted strong buyer interest from both strategic consolidators and the SBA-financed owner-operator pool.
E. Document Analysis Findings
The seller uploaded the following primary source documents, which were reviewed during this assessment: 2023 Form 1120-S, 2024 Form 1120-S, 2025 Form 1120-S, 2026 Q1 P&L, 2025 year-end balance sheet, the Las Vegas lease agreement, and the equipment/asset list. Overall confidence in the financials is HIGH — the documents tie out tightly to owner-stated figures, with one previously undisclosed liability identified.
Calculated at 15% (industry standard SBA convention)
Owner Health Insurance
$14,000
2025 Form 1120-S, Officer Compensation Schedule
Owner Personal Vehicle
$18,000
Owner-stated; not separately broken out on tax return — buyer's CPA will request substantiation
Depreciation
$32,000
2025 Form 1120-S, Line 14
Interest Expense
$0 (immaterial)
2025 Form 1120-S, Line 13
One-Time Expenses
$0 (2025)
None claimed for 2025
Family-Member Above-Market Comp
$20,000
Owner-stated; supported by Officer Compensation Schedule showing $58K to L. Sunrise vs. ~$38K market rate
Document-Verified SDE (2025)
$471,750
Discrepancy Schedule
Self-Reported
Document-Verified
Resolution Applied
Owner-stated D&A 2024: not specified during intake
2024 Form 1120-S: $30,500
Used $30,500 (document figure) in Deliverables 1 & 2
Owner-stated existing debt: none
2025 balance sheet: $87,000 vehicle loan
Disclosed in CIM Transaction Overview as "$87,000 vehicle loan paid off at close from proceeds"
The $87,000 vehicle loan was not disclosed during the conversational intake but was identified in the document review. This has been carried into Deliverable 1's Transaction Overview and noted as a payoff item at close. It does not materially affect valuation — the loan would be paid from sale proceeds — but transparency about its existence prevents a buyer-side surprise during diligence.
Red-Flag Schedule
Severity
Flag
Buyer Perspective
Material
22% customer concentration in single HOA
"Confirm written contract, multi-year term, and assignability."
Material
Las Vegas lease expires Nov 2027, requires written consent for assignment
"Need extension or pre-close consent before SBA underwriting."
Worth-Disclosing
$87,000 vehicle loan on balance sheet (not initially mentioned)
"Confirm payoff at close; review loan-document terms."
Worth-Disclosing
2024 OSHA citation (remediated)
"Review remediation documentation; assess current safety program."
$120K deferred CapEx for service-vehicle replacement
"Adjust offer or negotiate seller credit for CapEx."
No deal-breaker red flags were identified.
Conclusion
Based on document review, this business's reported numbers are tightly supported by primary documents. Three years of S-Corp tax returns, the 2025 balance sheet, the lease agreement, and the equipment list all reconcile cleanly to owner-stated figures, with one minor previously undisclosed liability ($87K vehicle loan) identified and now reflected in the Transaction Overview. The figures carried into Deliverables 1-4 reflect the document-verified reality and are suitable for SBA-lender review and strategic-buyer due diligence.
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