Pacific Northwest  ·  Skilled Trades Acquisition

Built to last.
Built by hand.

We acquire and operate skilled trades businesses across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest — preserving what retiring owners built while building something that outlasts us both.

Talk to Us Our Approach
$250K+ Minimum SDE Target
10+ Years Operating History Required
100% Oregon & PNW Focused
Buy & Hold No Flipping. Long-Term Operators.
Our Thesis

The best trades businesses in Oregon don't have succession plans.

Baby Boomers and Gen X tradespeople built exceptional businesses over decades. Their crews are loyal, their reputations are earned, and their customers keep coming back. What most of them don't have is someone to hand it to.


Steelhead Holdings was built to be that someone. We're local, we're capitalized, and we're operators — not investors looking for a quick return. When we buy a business, we're buying it to run it, grow it, and make sure the people who built it are proud of what comes next.

01
We pay fair value
No lowball offers, no predatory structures. We underwrite businesses honestly and pay what they're worth to a buyer who plans to keep them running.
02
We close on time
We're capitalized and pre-qualified with SBA lenders. When we say we're buying, we're buying. No last-minute renegotiations.
03
We protect your crew
The people who built the business stay. We take the time to learn the operation properly and earn the team's trust before changing anything.
04
We're local
Oregon-based, not a fund managed out of New York. We're here, we're accessible, and we're invested in the same communities you've been serving for decades.
Acquisition Criteria

What we look for

Geography
Oregon and the greater Pacific Northwest. Willamette Valley, the coast, and surrounding communities. We want to be close enough to show up.
Oregon & PNW
Cash Flow (SDE)
Minimum $250,000 in seller's discretionary earnings. We're looking for businesses that are genuinely profitable, not turnarounds.
$250K+ SDE
Operating History
Ten or more years in operation with a documented track record, established customer relationships, and a reputation in the local market.
10+ Years
Experienced Team
A crew that knows the work and wants to stay. Businesses where the value lives in the team, not solely in the owner's personal relationships.
Crew in Place
Seller Motivated
Retirement, health, or life transition. We work best with sellers who want a clean exit and a buyer they can trust with what they've built.
Clean Exit
Recurring Revenue
Repeat customers, service contracts, or maintenance relationships preferred. We value predictability and want businesses with a loyal customer base.
Repeat Clients
Target Verticals

Trades we understand

HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical
Residential and commercial service. High recurring revenue through maintenance agreements and service contracts. Licensed trades with real barriers to entry.
Core vertical  ·  Preferred
Restoration & Remediation
Water, fire, mold, and environmental remediation. Insurance-driven revenue creates predictable pipelines. Recession-resistant and growing.
Core vertical  ·  Preferred
Roofing & Exterior
Residential and commercial roofing, gutters, and exterior services. Strong referral networks and repeat customer relationships in established markets.
Active vertical
Landscaping & Site Services
Commercial and residential landscaping, tree service, and site maintenance. High recurring revenue through maintenance contracts and seasonal programs.
Active vertical
How We Work

From first call to close

01
Conversation
A straightforward call to understand your business, your timeline, and what matters to you in a transition. No pressure, no pitch.
02
Review
We review financials under NDA and provide a clear, honest indication of value — usually within one to two weeks.
03
Offer
A written Letter of Intent with straightforward terms. We explain every component and answer every question before you sign anything.
04
Close
We close on time. We honor our commitments. And we work alongside you through a real transition — not 14 days and a handshake.
"We're not buying a business to flip it. We're buying it because someone spent decades building something worth keeping."
Your employees keep their jobs. We don't come in with a restructuring plan. We come in to learn.
Your customers keep their service. We invest in quality and reputation, not cutting corners to juice short-term margins.
Your legacy stays intact. The name, the reputation, the community standing — these are worth more than the equipment.
You get a real exit. Fair price, reasonable terms, and a buyer who can actually close without drama.
Get in Touch

Ready to have a conversation?

Whether you're actively looking to sell, just exploring options, or want to understand what your business is worth — we're happy to talk. No obligation, no hard sell.

We respond to every inquiry within one business day. Your information is kept strictly confidential.