A1 Garage Door Service is the largest independent residential repair company in the garage door service industry.
Sustain a tradition of outstanding service and satisfied customers
Empower staff with ample resources and training for financial success and career progression
Flexible pathways for owners: retire, transition to a new role within A1, or continue managing the business with A1’s nationwide resources for expansion
Access to exclusive vendor partnerships and beneficial pricing arrangements
Who we partner with
We invite business owners or their sell-side advisors to reach out regarding businesses meeting the following criteria.
Primarily services residential repair and replace customers, with limited exposure to light commercial or new construction/homebuilder projects
Established presence in appealing markets for 10+ years, boasting a significant customer base and high rates of repeat business
Recognized for exceptional customer satisfaction, evidenced by top ratings on Google and prominent industry review platforms
Robust online presence, including strong SEO rankings and prominent placement on Google’s Local Services Ads
Backed by a seasoned management team that uses CRM (i.e., Service Titan, Housecall Pro, etc.) and bookkeeping (i.e., QuickBooks) software
At A1 Garage Door Service, we prioritize building meaningful relationships with our partners, taking the time to understand their needs and aspirations, demonstrating our genuine care and commitment to their success.
After LOI, the entire process takes 2 months.
A1 Garage’s internal operations team will ask for and review data surrounding vehicles, marketing accounts, phone numbers, inventory, etc.; and a site visit will be performed
A. Initial Contact Week 1
A1 Garage’s Corporate Development team will reach out to understand your business further and outline the transaction process
B. Pre-LOI Due Diligence Week 1 – Week 4
At this stage, more specific information and questions will be requested and discussed to understand all business operations and finalize a LTM EBITDA $ total used to value the Company
C. Executive Letter of Intent Week 4
After the owner and A1 Garage agree to a purchase price, both parties will sign a non-binding Letter of Intent and proceed to Post-LOI Due Diligence
D. Financial and Business Due Diligence Week 5 – Week 8
A1 Garage’s internal operations team will ask for and review data surrounding vehicles, marketing accounts, phone numbers, inventory, etc.; and a site visit will be performed
E. Finalize Purchase Agreement Week 9 – Week 11
A1 Garage and seller’s legal teams coordinate to finalize transaction documents.
F. Integration Planning & Execution Week 9 – Week 12
Prior to closing, A1 Garage’s internal operations team works with the seller to plan for post-close integration and transition upon closing, an announcement to employee’s is made and integration begins
G. Close & Fund Acquisition Week 12
Once transaction documents are signed, a closing takes place and seller receives cash proceeds
Contact Us
If you are interested in selling your Garage Door Installation & Repair company or are interested in learning more about the acquisitions process, please reach out to our Corporate Development team:
Blake Searight VP, Corporate Development
M: (248) 431-6018 | bsearight@a1garage.example.com
Spiro Pliakos Associate, Corporate Development
M: (248) 872-4382 | spliakos@a1garage.example.com
Acquisitions Form
Frequently Asked Questions
Will A1 hire my employees?
Yes, A1 hires all employees from an acquisition. As A1 continues to execute it’s growth plan, the need for highly skilled, motivated employees is at an all-time high. As a large and growing organization, A1 offers the opportunity for employees to maximize their career trajectory. To attract the best talent, A1 provides industry leading compensation and benefits. Technicians are given the opportunity to train at A1’s state of the art training center in Phoenix, AZ. A1 will work with management and back-office employees post-closing to identify the best role in the organization that fits their skill set and career goals.
What are the options for the owner of the business?
A1 is flexible in terms of the owner’s role post-closing. If the owner would like to retire, A1 would need him/her to help transition the business for a period of ~2 months post-closing. If the owner would like to stay on, there are numerous options within the A1 organization post-closing.
Will A1 keep my company’s name and brand post-closing?
It depends on the individual situation and market. Branding decisions will be made within 2 months post-closing. A1 has maintained the name and brand of acquired companies in new markets in the past, including Don’s Garage (Denver, CO) and Garage Door Doctor (Houston, TX). A1’s Corporate Development team can provide more color on this during an intro call.
Will A1 transition the company to Service Titan?
In order for all of A1’s markets to operate under the same CRM, A1 would transition the company to Service Titan post-closing. The timing of the transition will be determined during due diligence.
What does the acquisition process look like?
A1 will request some information including completed jobs data and financials in order to present the owner with a Letter of Intent (LOI), which will outline the purchase price, structure and key deal terms. After an LOI is signed, it typically takes about 1.5 to 2 months to get to closing. A1 Corp Dev can provide additional detail in an intro call.
Would A1 be interested in acquiring a portion of my company (less than 100%)?
A1 typically acquires the entire business. A1’s Corporate Development team can provide more color on this during an intro call.
